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Port Vale do not intend to appoint a new manager before the summer, leaving their play-off hopes in the hands of caretaker boss Mark Grew. The former keeper has won only one of six games in charge since Jim Gannon's departure. Darlington boss Mark Cooper has signed a contract with the club for next season. The Quakers are likely to miss the Conference play-offs this season despite a late surge.
Notts County have released winger Lewis Gobern by mutual consent. In a brief statement boss Martin Allen said Gobern, who hadn't played for the club since being signed by Paul Ince in January, hadn't been in training since his arrival. Swindon have released winger Alan O'Brien by mutual consent. The Eire international was a regular under former manager Danny Wilson but managed only one sub appearance under Paul Hart.
Crewe midfielder Luke Murphy will miss the remainder of the season as he is to undergo a hernia operation. The 21 year old had been a virtual regular this season until missing the last three games with the problem. Grimsby's chairman John Fenty is putting nearly £18,000 into the club for every home game played according to spokesman Steve Wraith. The Mariners will allow supporters to pay what they want for admission on Monday, providing they have a token from a local paper.
