News Round-Up

Lincoln chairman Bob Dorrian says the club will take an 'educated gamble' to increase their playing budget next season in a bid to secure a play-off spot. The Imps only secured safety on Saturday after beating Hyde. Former Bull Darren Peacock has been confirmed as the new Head Coach of Evo-Stik side Lancaster City. He will take charge of his first game on May 4th.

A war of words has erupted over the Kidderminster-Stockport disorder. Stockport chief Ryan McKnight blames the Harriers for the disruption for not making the game all-ticket and having no Police in the ground, while attacked player Lee Vaughan is quoted as hoping the Hatters get relegated for a second time after the incidents, calling their fans 'a disgrace'. A man has been charged in relation to the incident.

Macclesfield dropped prices for their home game with Cambridge to just £5 for Adults and £1 for kids, but attracted a crowd of under 2,000 for the game. Ebbsfleet owners MyFC are reported to have voted 70% in favour of relinquishing the ownership of the club to the Supporters Trust. 10% voted to put the club into Administration. An official statement from the organisation is expected later.

Forest Green boss Dave Hockaday has only two players out of contract this summer. 21 year old midfielder James Rowe is to be released at the end of his deal after starting just seven games this term, while teenage striker Saul Williams is to be offered an extension. Former Bulls keeper Jose Veiga was sent off for Harrogate in their goalless draw with Stalybridge at the weekend. Lee Morris scored for Leek in their win over Mickleover Sports at the weekend.

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