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Southend's Supporters Trust has issued a statement this morning declaring their concern at the financial state of the club. They intend to seek urgent talks with the club with a transfer embargo in place and four players quitting the club in the past week. Gillingham chairman Paul Scally says he is "not being snobbish, I’m just being realistic." when he says "We’ll be playing teams who give 90 minutes of effort and play it their way. We have to deal with those sort of situations."
Cheltenham want to resign Irish winger JJ Melligan winger, who is currently with Ian Foster's Dundalk, and former loanee Frankie Artus but long serving defender Shane Duff is 'off the radar'. Melligan, who was with Leyton Orient until January, played 135 times for the Robins in three seasons to 2007. Lincoln boss Chris Sutton still wants another winger and a striker, but he admits he is pushing the limits of his budget after bringing in five new signings.
Crewe have finally confirmed the signing of keeper Steve Phillips on a two year deal. He is expected to be fit in September after a shoulder operation. Bury have made their first signing of the summer by apparently beating Shrewsbury to the signing of Huddersfield full back Joe Skarz. The youngster has signed a two year deal with the Shakers.
Burton physio Steve Walker has quit the club and joined Tranmere, where he replaces Les Parry as the veteran takes up the managerial role full time. Accrington boss John Coleman has had a rant at striker John Miles for quitting the club by text message. Miles, the fourth of last season's front line to refuse a new deal, signed for Fleetwood with Coleman saying they offered better money.
Bournemouth are the subject of a £6.5million takeover offer from a pair of Russian businessmen. The pair want to make the club 'Chelsea by the sea' after buying the club for £2million and the ground for £4.5million. The club's current board have rejected the deal, saying it is not for sale. Lincoln have signed released Barnet winger Albert Jarrett on a one year contract.
Bury have made their second signing of the day with Grimsby midfielder Peter Sweeney joining the club on a two year deal. The Glaswegian former Scotland u21 man has spent time with Stoke and Leeds during his nomadic career. Cheltenham have decided to dispense with the services of assistant manager John Schofield. The former Lincoln manager arrived at the club under Martin Allen but Mark Yates has decided to review his backroom staff.
Aldershot have withdrawn their contract offer to full back Andy Sandell after the player failed to respond to the deal. He spent nearly two years at the club, making 63 appearances. Macclesfield have signed former Aldershot midfielder Lewis Chalmers on a one year deal. Ex-Bull Michael Rose has signed a two year deal to leave Stockport for Swindon.
