Bournemouth's transfer embargo remains in place after the Football League refused to lift it. A statement from club chairman Eddie Mitchell says the club lost £1million last season after exiting Administration, including over £400,000 in tax. The statement continues that they have cleared some of last season's debt, and are keeping up with current bills. Mitchell, who sold his stake in previous club Dorchester to his sons, has also confirmed that they have sold that club after the Football League expressed concern at the link.
Northampton accepted a six figure bid from Swansea for striker Adebayo Akinfenwa, but the Swans opted to sign Craig Beattie and Lee Trundle instead. The Cobblers have signed Sheff Weds midfielder Luke Boden on a months loan. Rochdale striker Jon Shaw has joined Barrow on a months loan. Crewe have opted not to offer trialist defender Carl Martin a contract after three seperate trials at the club.
Bradford have signed winger Scott Neilson on a three year deal. They have paid a small fee for the 22 year old from Cambridge City. Macclesfield have signed Leicester striker Ricky Sappleton on loan until January. The 19 year old had spells with Oxford and Bournemouth last season, scoring twice in six games. Chesterfield have signed winger Wade Small on contract until the summer. He played for Charlton against the Bulls in the Carling Cup, but was released earlier in the week.
Barnet assistant boss Gary Breen will miss another month with a leg injury.