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Woking have signed Welling striker Loick Pires, with the 22 year old having scored 20 times in two years at Welling. The Cards have also agreed new deals with three existing players including veteran Kevin Betsy. Nuneaton are set to lose the services of 21 goal striker Danny Glover, with the former Port Vale man saying he was only offered non-contract terms for the coming season. He had scored 20 times for Worcester the season before.

Lewes say their budget for the coming season will be £2,000 a week, down £1,200 on last season. The Ryman League side aim to be self-sufficient this season after heavy losses in recent seasons that have seen them drop down from the Conference. Macclesfield are to hold a draw of season ticket holders, with the winning ticket holder being given the chance to name the away end next season.

The FA Leagues Committee meets today to decide the final listings for next season's non-league divisions. The Conference have confirmed that they have received Kettering's resignation, while Darlington will also find out where they will restart. Former Bulls loanee Paul Downing has been released by West Brom. The 20 year old made a total of 38 appearances in loan spells away from the Hawthorns but never played in the Baggies' first team.

Former Luton manager Gary Brabin has been cleared of assaulting two stewards during a Hatters match at York. He was found guilty of a public order offence and has to pay a total of £1315 in fines and costs. Alfreton have lost the services of striker Nathan Jarman after the 17 goal man turned down a new deal to sign for Chester instead. The former Grimsby man was the Reds' top scorer last season.

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