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Darlington have confirmed Colin Todd as their new manager, and that former owner George Houghton will return to the club after having a bid accepted by the Administrator. They will not exit Administration for at least two months as negotiations with the local council and Football League will need to be resolved before the deal is finalised.
Ex-Bull Richard Jackson is being linked to Hartlepool, with their local press saying he wants to be closer to his Scarborough roots. Port Vale are negotiating a settlement with former manager Dean Glover over the remaining year of his contract after he rejected a youth role at the club. John Ward and Mickey Adams are the frontrunners for the job. Chesterfield are expected to choose between Colin Calderwood and John Sheridan for their manager's job.
One of Chester's bidders has been revealed as former player David Jones. He has been quoted £1million for the club. Former club managing director Gareth Evans is also interested. The Administrators want a deal concluded before the Conference AGM in three weeks. Notts County have signed Kettering striker Craig Westcarr on a one year deal. He scored eight times for the Conference side last season, and has taken a pay cut to move up a level.
Rochdale have signed midfielder Jason Kennedy from Darlington on a two year deal. Released Brentford defender Craig Pead has quit the game on medical advice. The 27 year old, who was named in the divisional XI while at Walsall, managed just eight games last season. Cheltenham have confirmed talks with striker Ryan Lowe.
