Grimsby have parted company with assistant boss Brian Stein 'by mutual consent'. The former Luton man followed ex-boss Mike Newell to Grimsby but new boss Neil Woods has decided he needs to appoint his own man, bringing in former Bury manager Chris Casper as the new no.2. Casper has been working with Bradford's youth teams. Mariners' chairman John Fenty has dismissed claims of a drinking culture at the club.
Burton defender is to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The injury will mean he will likely not be ready for the start of next season. Morecambe's new stadium is to cost a total of £12million it has been revealed today. The complex includes a 300 capacity conference suite, six executive boxes, a full size artificial training pitch, netball and tennis courts, gym, and a pub - although only three sides of the ground will be covered initially.
Cheltenham are giving a trial to former Blackpool defender Claus Jorgensen. He had a short term deal at Port Vale earlier in the season. Watford have told the Stock Exchange that they will run out of money on December 22nd. Their chairman put £1million into the club last Friday, taking to nearly £5million the loans he has given the club, but that will run out in little more than three weeks. Two weeks ago it was revealed that they would need £6.5million to see out the season.