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Darlington's former chairman, who sent the club into Administration with £7.8million of debts, says he would put £6million into new players and coaching staff if he was still in charge. George Houghton says that a drop to the Conference would mean 'extinction' for the club, and that his original belief that current chairman Ray Singh was able to take the club forward 'does not seem to be the case'.
Crewe defender Scott McManus has gone missing from a loan spell at Curzon Ashton. The youngster was originally signed from Unibond side, and made half a dozen first team appearances, but has not been seen or heard from since October. Lincoln are expected to sign veteran striker Jamie Cureton in January on loan. The forward was a trainee with current Imps boss Chris Sutton at Norwich. They are also expected to conclude a deal to extend the contract of defender Cian Hughton until the end of the season.
Torquay will sign former Bulls trialist Chris Zebroski on a permanent deal in January after his goals fired them up the League table. Local paper reports say a £25,000 fee will be paid to Wycombe after he scored four in five games after returning to Plainmoor on loan. Bournemouth's match with Notts County last night was called off after three pitch inspections. Locally based Football League ref Keith Stroud believed the pitch was playable when he was called in at 1pm, and passed it fit again at 2.30pm, but match ref Gavin Ward cancelled the match within 15 minutes of arrival.
Northampton boss Ian Sampson may be forced to sell striker Adebayo Akinfenwa in the January window if the right cash offer comes along. The former Swansea man has scored nine times this season, but is out of contract in the summer and looking for a move back up to League One. Stockport are expected to sell Captain Michael Raynes as their financial situation remains desperate. Scunthorpe are reported to have made a £75,000 offer.
Bournemouth are giving a trial to striker Chris Sharp, son of former Everton forward Graeme, who has been prolific in the League Of Wales. Crewe have confirmed making 'the best offer that the club can make' to sign goalkeeper Steve Phillips on a permanent deal from Bristol Rovers.
