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Crewe have missed out on the signing of defender Gareth Owen following his release by Stockport, with the player joining Port Vale instead. Yeovil's signing of Leicester midfielder Lee Cox yesterday is costing them nothing, with the Foxes covering all his wages. Cheltenham's FA Cup loss means they will have to offload players before any new faces can come in.
The matchday announcer at Brighton has gone on local radio to criticise the team's performances. John Baine, famous as poet Attila the Stockbroker, rang into BBC SCR's coverage to describe Tuesday's goalless draw as "hopeless". Bristol Rovers will bring their youth system 'in-house' to comply with changing Football League rules on funding. They have previously used Filton College as the base of their youth scheme.
Leicester will not have a shirt sponsor next season and will celebrate their 125th anniversary with a logo voted for by fans. Oldham have given Doncaster permission to speak to striker Lee Hughes after lodging an acceptable bid. Carlisle have signed midfielder Michael Burns on an 18 month contract. The 20 year old former Liverpool trainee was released by Bolton last month.
Northampton have signed Arsenal defender Paul Rodgers on a months loan. The teenager made his first team debut for the Gunners in their Carling Cup squad earlier in the season. Crewe have released midfielder Ben Rix by mutual consent after seven years as a pro with the club. The 25 year old was a Bulls loan target during their first season back in the FL.
Scunthorpe have had a £90,000 bid for 20 year old Gateshead striker Lee Novak rejected by the Conf North side. He has scored 17 goals in 18 games this season after joining the club when Gretna folded. Brighton expect ex-Bull Stuart Fleetwood to be recalled from his loan spell by Charlton so he can play for them in an FA Cup match.
