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Grimsby have cancelled their Player of the Year night in the light of their relegation, saying it would be 'disrespectful to supporters'. The have given manager Neil Woods a contract for the coming season, with his first act to put seven contracted players on the transfer list and release three more. Among those transfer listed is former Wolves striker Adam Proudlock. Accrington have announced they will take part in the South West Challenge competition this summer.
Craig Stanley will miss Morecambe's play-off semi-finals due to injury. A scan on his hamstring shows less damage than expected, and he may make the final if needed. Lincoln have agreed a new one year deal with defender Paul Green. Bristol Rovers have opted to terminate Lennie Lawrence's contract as Director of Football. The club feel that boss Paul Trollope no longer needs the experienced head with him, and will seek to appoint an assistant instead.
Port Vale have released goalkeeper Joe Anyon and will not offer veteran Geoff Horsfield a new playing contract, but he is in talks to stay as assistant boss. They have offered deals to seven players including ex-Bulls Kris Taylor and John McCombe. Southend have excercised a one year extension on Johnny Herd's contract, and are in talks with three more out of contract players.
Stockport are hoping their pitch doesn't become another ploughed field next season with the ground owners installing new drainage and top surface ahead of the new season. Hartlepool have released seven, with former Man Utd midfielder Richie Jones the highest profile. Merthyr face being homeless for next season after a property developer made a bid to the Administrator to buy their Penydarren Park home.
Shrewsbury striker Dave Hibbert says the club have not offered any new contracts for next season after sacking manager Paul Simpson. He told the BBC he is keeping his options open. Gillingham have parted company with assistant boss Scott Barrett and coach Mark Robson following yesterday's departure of manager Mark Stimson.
Southend lost more than £2million according to the accounts just released for the 08/09 season. They put the club's total debt at £7.7million, with an independent audit casting doubt on whether the club can continue as a going concern. Chairman Ron Martin says every penny is guaranteed by himself or his companies, and that losses for the current season will be lower. Luton have named former Cambridge manager Gary Brabin as their new assistant boss. He was chief scout at the club.
Rochdale have released three and transfer listed goalkeeper Kenny Arthur after their promotion. They have taken an option on another year for defender Marcus Holness, and made contract offers to eight others. Northampton have offered six new deals for next term. Six more have been released including John Curtis and Gary Mulligan.
