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Port Vale have announced that their two home friendlies against Tranmere and Coventry will be played behind closed doors due to 'maintenance work', with the announcement being met with scepticism and the revelation that Vale Park does not have a safety certificate. Their Supporters Club claim that club bidder Keith Ryder is no longer speaking to them as his bid for the club falters. Chairman Pete Williams says he has had several calls ignored by the businessman.
Grimsby are set to sign defender Simon Ford on a one year deal today. The 30 year old spent three years with the club to 2004 before a six year spell in Scottish football. Lincoln's ground will be known as "The 12th Imp Sincil Bank" for the coming season after the fans group won the rights to name the stadium in their prize draw.
Truro City's future again hangs in the balance with reports that the players' wages have not been paid. Several first team players failed to attend training on Tuesday citing 'illness' with reports that owner Kevin Heaney had virtually abandoned the club. The rest of the board are seeking new backers to prop the club up. Former Bull Kris Taylor is training with Port Vale in the hope of earning a deal.
Southport have signed striker Michael Bakare on a one year deal following his release from Macclesfield. The 25 year old was previously a target of the Bulls while with former club Chelmsford. The Sandgrounders fans are hoping to raise money so former player Kevin Lee can stay as a coach at the club. They want to raise his £100 a week wages to he can coach part time after the 26 year old had to quit playing due to a serious injury.
Former Bull Richard Rose is trialling with Dartford. The 29 year old started just nine League games for Dagenham last season. Yeovil have announced that their sponsorship deal with Blue Sky International has been cancelled. Blue Sky were also involved in Port Vale prior to their Administration.
James Baxendale has become the third ex-Bull to sign for Walsall. The former Doncaster trainee has signed a one year deal at the Bescot Stadium. Alfreton have loaned utility man Matt Wilson to Boston for three months. The 25 year old spent a lot of last season out on loan.
Cambridge have confirmed the signing of striker Sam Smith from Lincoln for an undisclosed fee. The 22 year old has signed a two year deal with the U's with an option for a third year.
Truro City's future again hangs in the balance with reports that the players' wages have not been paid. Several first team players failed to attend training on Tuesday citing 'illness' with reports that owner Kevin Heaney had virtually abandoned the club. The rest of the board are seeking new backers to prop the club up. Former Bull Kris Taylor is training with Port Vale in the hope of earning a deal.
Southport have signed striker Michael Bakare on a one year deal following his release from Macclesfield. The 25 year old was previously a target of the Bulls while with former club Chelmsford. The Sandgrounders fans are hoping to raise money so former player Kevin Lee can stay as a coach at the club. They want to raise his £100 a week wages to he can coach part time after the 26 year old had to quit playing due to a serious injury.
Former Bull Richard Rose is trialling with Dartford. The 29 year old started just nine League games for Dagenham last season. Yeovil have announced that their sponsorship deal with Blue Sky International has been cancelled. Blue Sky were also involved in Port Vale prior to their Administration.
James Baxendale has become the third ex-Bull to sign for Walsall. The former Doncaster trainee has signed a one year deal at the Bescot Stadium. Alfreton have loaned utility man Matt Wilson to Boston for three months. The 25 year old spent a lot of last season out on loan.
Cambridge have confirmed the signing of striker Sam Smith from Lincoln for an undisclosed fee. The 22 year old has signed a two year deal with the U's with an option for a third year.
