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Lincoln have announced the signing of released Walsall midfielder Josh O'Keefe on a two year deal. The former Blackburn trainee played 13 times for the Saddlers last term. Dover chairman Jim Parmeter is to meet Gillingham counterpart Paul Scally over the future of current Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler, who has been linked with the vacancy at the Gills. He was previously in charge at the Gills for four years until 2004.
Hartlepool's winding up order against Billingham Town reaches court tomorrow. Oldham are drawing up a managerial shortlist with the weekend press claiming that Ossie Ardiles and Nicky Butt have applied for the job. Shrewsbury striker Dave Hibbert is claimed by Sky Sports to have agreed a three year deal with Peterboro. Both Rotherham and Lincoln are claimed to be interested in Darlington's want-away striker Tadgh Purcell.
Northwich have vowed to fight their impending demotion from Conf North on financial grounds. They will appeal the matter with the FA, and will then take it to arbitration if required. Salisbury are in a similar position, but the Conference say they are 'hopeful' they will meet the terms. If Salisbury were demoted, it would likely save Forest Green from relegation. News of a retirement of one of the faces of the Bulls Confernence era, with former Forest Green keeper Steve Perrin quitting at the age of 39. The portly stopper had just helped Bath to win promotion.
Exeter will not be following up their loan of ex-Bull Stuart Fleetwood, with boss Paul Tisdale telling the press: "As far as I am concerned his time has finished with us and I haven't spoken to him". Former Torquay loan keeper Michael Poke, who has spent a large chunk of the last two years with the Gulls, is one of 13 released by Southampton. Birmingham have formally released keeper Artur Krysiak, and he is now expected to complete a permanent move to Burton.
A national newspaper claims Wycombe winger Matt Phillips is the subject of a £450,000 bid from Preston. Cheltenham have signed former Bulls loanee Brian Smikle from Kidderminster. Dagenham have taken on former Barnet keeper Lee Harrison as a goalkeeper coach, where the 38 year old Harrison will be coaching the 40 year old Tony Roberts - who holds a coaching role with Arsenal.
Port Vale will not be signing loan striker Craig Davies from Brighton as they cannot afford him. Oxford are expected to sign winger Alfie Potter on a permanent deal from Peterboro after he scored in yesterday's play-off final. Chester are expected to be placed in the North West Counties League, a step below the Unibond and the ninth tier of the league structure. The local council have secured the fixtures and fittings of the Deva Stadium from the Administrators of the previous club.
