Carlisle are threatening action against Darlington if they are not paid the outstanding £20,000 from Danny Carlton's loan at the Quakers as soon as they exit Administration. The Quakers owe £634,000 in footballing debts that must be paid in full, and they could leave Administration next week with the Cumbrians furious that the Quakers are beating them in the chase for striker Michael Bridges.
Former Bulls target Luke Rodgers is on trial with Notts County. Rushden have agreed a payment schedule in order for the taxman to cancel the winding up proceedings brought for next week. Bournemouth have been told by the Football League to provide detailed cashflow projections in order for their transfer embargo to be lifted. It has now been in place, to varying degrees, for 11 months.
Port Vale boss Micky Adams has denied speculation linking him to the manager's job at Southampton. Torquay are trying to sign Kettering's former Peterboro defender Guy Branston. Kidderminster beat Bromyard 14-0 in their opening pre-season friendly last night, with ex-Bull Brian Smikle scoring twice. Among their trialists was midfielder Gavin Strachan.
Ex-Bull Trevor Benjamin is on trial with Conference new boys Gateshead, but his progress there is being hampered by a calf injury. The injury has also scuppered plans to trial with Rushden.