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Port Vale chief executive Perry Deakin says he was only following orders when he agreed to join the board. Despite telling fans that he, personally, had purchased £100,000 worth of shares in the club, he says the deal was that he would 'own' shares purchased by Blue Sky under instruction from the club chairman, Peter Miller. Deakin, who quit last week, will leave the club in February. Meanwhile, the Supporters Club have demanded answers as to why Miller and Deakin lied to them at a December 1st meeting.
Fleetwood have announced the signing of Newport midfielder Danny Rose for an undisclosed fee. Rotherham say they will be looking to sign a new keeper in January with loanee Conrad Logan expected to return to Leicester. Swindon are in negotiations with Crystal Palace to make keeper Wes Foderingham's loan move permanent. The 20 year old has kept eight clean sheets in 13 appearances for the Robins.
Gillingham have blasted Crawley after manager Andy Hessenthaler was cleared by Police of making racist remarks during their match on Boxing Day. Crawley boss Steve Evans is claimed to be the complainant. Plymouth fans are reporting receiving invoices from the club's former Administrator claiming fees for use of the club's function rooms. Several of those who have received bills say they have already paid and can provide proof.
Kettering say that the club's former main sponsor owes them over £400,000, however the club is currently unable to pursue the bill as it cannot afford the legal fees. Plymouth have signed keeper Ollie Chenoweth on a deal until the end of the season. The teenager was a product of their Academy side but was released in the summer due to their financial position.
