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Grimsby are to sign freed Leeds midfielder Peter Sweeney on a two year deal. He spent the last three months of last season at Blundell Park on loan, and he will be joined by Chester defender Paul Linwood. The 25 year old has agreed a three year deal. Barnet striker Paul Furlong will put his 40 year old body through pre-season training before deciding whether to sign the new contract put in front of him.
Crewe have accepted a bid from Scunthorpe for transfer listed midfielder Michael O'Connor, who fell out with boss Gudjon Thordarson shortly after the Icelander arrived at the club. They are also expecting Derby to come back with another offer for ex-Burton man John Brayford. Burton have confirmed making an offer to Kidderminster for midfielder Russell Penn, but it is thought to be way below the minimum £50,000 asking price.
Dagenham have received a bid from Gillingham for striker Paul Benson, but it is way below the suggested £150,000 asking price. Rochdale have a major cleaning up operation to do after heavy storms this morning flooded their executive boxes causing damage to the ceilings and furniture.
Millwall chairman John Berylson says they will become a 'small club' if a wage cap is imposed on them as it is in League Two. They spent £4million in wages last season, and lost £6million, while a wage cap would limit their spending to 'just' £3million. He claims Leicester spent £8million on wages last term, and Leeds £7million.
Farsley Celtic have been kicked out by the Conference after the club went into Administration. The club will appeal the decision, citing Northwich's sucessful appeal to the FA, but face having no other league to play in with the lower tiers already having issued fixtures and club lists.
