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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

News Round Up

Crewe have released young midfielder Chris Clements, but have offered new deals to two other former trainees. Oxford have now sold over 28,000 tickets for their play-off final with York. The Minstermen have sold just under 8,000. Brentford have released striker Steve Kabba and made winger Cleveland Taylor available for transfer. The pair spent successful spells at Burton on loan.

Accrington assistant boss Jimmy Bell says the club will offer longer contracts in a bid to lure better players. All but four of their current side are on one year deals. Grimsby have released forward Nathan Jarman, with the club holding a press conference tomorrow to outline plans for next season. Gillingham chairman Paul Scally will decide the club's retained list after he sacked manager Mark Stimson yesterday.

Southend have released goalkeeper Kelvin Jack and will have talks with more out of contract players during the week. John McCombe says he is yet to hear whether he will be offered a new contract for next season with Port Vale. Fellow ex-Bull Kris Taylor is also out of contract. Tamika Mkandawire has been named in the BBC Late Kick Off Team of the Year for the Football League. Only one League Two player, Dagenham's Danny Green, is in the XI.

Gillingham have released all 14 of their out of contract players, but may make offers to them when a new manager is appointed. The 14 includes former Bulls loanee James Walker, who joined the club on a three month contract in January, and former Conference hotshot Dennis Oli. Ex-Bull Jose Veiga has signed a new one year deal with Macclesfield.

Chesterfield have axed 12 from their squad after missing the play-offs. Much travelled striker Barry Conlon is again looking for a new club, along with midfielders Adam Rundle and Simon Whaley. Six have been offered new deals, with three already signing their two year deals. Barnet have named keeper Jake Cole as their Player of the Year. The 24 year old played in all 52 matches for the Bees this term.

Wrexham have announced the marquee signing of Dean Keates on a two year deal. The former Walsall and Peterboro man was twice named in the PFA Teams of the Year in League Two in 2007 and 2008. Oldham have been forced to issue an official statement denying they are on the verge of Administration. Their New York based directors have arrived at the club this week to have talks with the Council over their new ground and not, as rumoured, to appoint Administrators.