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Luton boss Gary Brabin will face court in November charged with two counts of assault over the Hatters' match with York in April. Brabin was sent-off from the touchline and two stewards are claimed to have been injured in the subsequent fracas. Southend have opted not to sign French striker Yannick Boli despite the player impressing in two reserve games. Boss Paul Sturrock struggled to fit the former PSG man into his wage budget and has now decided to scrap the deal.
Barnet boss Lawrie Sanchez says he wants '3 or 4 loan players' signed up over the next few days to bolster his struggling side. Sanchez is also set to release midfielder Tommy Fraser after just six appearances this season. The 23 year old still has 18 months on his deal but is not in the manager's plans, however a deal to end his stay has hit a last-minute hitch. Crewe say they will look to the loan market after having to take two first-year pros to their midweek win at Cheltenham due to injuries in their squad.
Northampton chairman Dennis Cardoza has backed manager Gary Johnson after Tuesday loss to the Bulls, despite fans almost universally calling for his head. Johnson has won just six of 28 League matches since arriving in March. Plymouth bidder James Brent says he has 'no contingency plan' if his takeover is not completed by the Friday deadline. The wage bill falls due on Friday with Brent still scrambling to get all documentation signed from over 300 people. Included in his problems are translation issues, and one of those needed to sign being in prison.
Darlington owner Raj Singh admitted that he sacked manager Mark Cooper over the phone rather than face to face. He also told the local press the club's budget this season was close to £1million. Worcester say they face the danger of going bust if developers St Modwen don't produce firm plans for their new stadium soon. They have to move out of their current ground at the end of next season and will end up with a £400,000 tax bill if they do not have a new stadium within six months of that departure.
Aldershot have signed midfielder Scott Davies on loan from Crawley until January. The 23 year old previously spent the 07/08 and 08/09 seasons on loan at the Rec from former club Reading. Oxford forward Alfie Potter has signed a new contract with the club keeping at the Kassam Stadium until the end of next season with an option for a further year.
The FA are reported to be set to agree a cut-price TV deal with ITV over the FA Cup after the BBC pulled out of the running. Press reports claim the deal could be worth as much as £50million less than the previous deal.
