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Crewe boss Dario Gradi is to put assistant Steve Davis in charge for the final three games so that the veteran boss can go scouting for players. He is claimed to be interested in Cheltenham defender Michael Townsend, who is out of contract at Whaddon Road. Morecambe have sent loan midfielder Ian Craney back to parent club Huddersfield as he will not play again this season due to injury. He has managed just 16 games all season for the Shrimps.
Southend have announced price cuts of 20% on ticket prices next season with their impending relegation to League Two. It will cost £18 on the day to get into Roots Hall. Lincoln defender Paul Green will miss the remainder of the season after breaking a bone in his foot at the weekend. Bournemouth chairman Eddie Mitchell is to miss their potential promotion clincher at the weekend as he is 'stuck' in Dubai.
Kidderminster boss Steve Burr is concerned he will lose ex-Bulls loanee Brian Smikle to a League side in the summer. The former West Brom trainee is out of contract in the summer and was named their Player of the Year at the weekend. Former Bull Gavin Mahon will be invited back for pre-season training at QPR in a bid to earn a new contract. The 33 year old has made just nine appearances this season due to injury and is out of contract in the summer.
Scunthorpe have admitted that they may sell Gary Hooper in the summer if the right offer comes in. He has scored 16 times in 32 games in the Championship this term after hitting 24 in League One last season. Several larger Championship sides are said to be interested.
