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The Football League are expected to introuduce tougher sanctions against insolvent clubs despite Barry Hearn's two-division drop being voted out at the AGM. Oldham's Alan Hardy has told their official site that he expects tougher rules to be brought in as early as August: "The feeling amongst clubs is that the current sanction of a 10-point penalty is not strong enough. There was a thought that we could end up with an automatic one-division relegation which, obviously, could still end up a two division drop if that club were also to finish in the relegation places that season."
Rotherham have signed former loanee Marcus Marshall on a two year deal from Blackburn. The 20 year old spent the second half of the season on loan with the Millers, making 23 appearances. Former Bulls keeper Ryan Esson has signed a new two year deal with Inverness after they won promotion back to the SPL last term. Darlington have already sold 800 season tickets for their return to the Conference. They sold 1,000 last season.
Macclesfield say they released first choice keeper Jon Brain as they could not meet his demands for a new contract, both in terms of finances and contract length. Cardiff have settled their tax debt, leaving their impending court date as a formality. Accrington will have to take note of the new FL rules on filing accounts on time. They have been late with their last two seasons accounts, and would now get a transfer embargo for it.
Burton have handed defender Ryan Austin a short term contract. He has not played since November due to a cruciate knee ligament injury, with the contract giving him the chance to prove his fitness and earn a longer deal. Cambridge have received a cash boost after the new owners of their Abbey Stadium announced that they would cut the rent significantly for the next three years. The new owners have also announced plans to move the club to a new stadium within ten years.
Stevenage defender Michael Bostwick has signed a new two year deal with the club despite having firm offers from two League One sides. The club admit to having had talks with two sides over a transfer fee.
