Neil Wainwright

Two Blue Square Premier sides are chasing former Darlington and Morecambe winger Neil Wainwright.

Wainwright was released from Morecambe this summer and is thought to be in discussions with both Barrow and Gateshead. Gateshead appears to have the edge currently mainly due to location although Wainwright has been based in the North West for the past couple of years so Barrow cannot be written off as a potential destination.

The player is due to go away on holiday soon, so any deal either needs to be wrapped up quickly or will have to wait until he returns.

Mansfield Town Sign Two From Eastwood

Mansfield Town have officially announced today that they have signed Lee Stevenson and Lindon Meikle from Eastwood Town.

Both players worked for new Mansfield Town boss Paul Cox during his time at Eastwood and they were keen to join him at Field Mill. Stevenson has penned a 2 year contract, Meikle a 1 year deal, both players were under contract at Eastwood and have signed for undisclosed fees.

Meanwhile Paul Cox has delayed making a decision on the out of contract players at the club until later in the week, he wanted to sit down with each of them before deciding their fates.

Alfreton Town Release Five Players

Alfreton Town have released their retained list for the coming season. This means that there are some players that will be leaving the Impact Arena, the players that are not being offered new deals are Paul Lister, Darren Stride, Chris Hall, Ian Ross and Lawrie Wilson.

Two other players have left the club following expiry of their loan periods, they are Aden Flint and Daryl Clare who return to Swindon Town and Cambridge United respectively.

AFC Telford United Expected To Sign Defender

Blue Square Premier side AFC Telford United are expected to be close to clinching the signing of former Mansfield Town player Mark Preece. Preece spent a short spell on loan at Telford during the last campaign and it is known that manager Andy Sinton is an admirer of the strong central defender.

It is thought that a deal could be concluded by the end of this week.

Fleetwood Town To Sign York City's Till

Fleetwood Town will sign fellow Blue Square Premier side York City's midfielder Peter Till once his contract runs out this summer.

He will sign a two year deal at Highbury and was sdaid to be very pleased to be joining a club with such clear ambition to get into the Football League.

This comes as yet another clear sign of Fleetwood's ambition to really launch an onslaught at the Blue Square Premier title this coming season.

Braintree Town Appoint Manager

Braintree Town are pleased to announce the appointment of their new First Team Manager. Joining the Club with immediate effect is Alan Devonshire, who will be co-ordinating the Club's first foray into the National game.

For a full story please see - http://www.braintreetownfc.org.uk/news.html

Bath City Sign Midfielder

Blue Square Premier side Bath City have today signed experienced centre midfielder Gary Mills on a 1 year contract. Mills signs on a free transfer following his release from Rushden & Diamonds.

The former Rushden player has had 3 seperate spells at Nene Park and has also played for Crawley Town, Stevenage, Mansfield Town, Tamworth and Forest Green Rovers.

Stevenson Joins Stags

It was announced on Friday night that Lee Stevenson has followed former manager Paul Cox by signing for Mansfield Town.

Stevenson scored 96 goals from midfield over the last 3 seasons for Eastwood Town, including 35 last season.

He had been attracting much interest and had spent a day at York City assessing the setup at the Yorkshire club, however location and the lure of working for former boss Cox was too much and the deal was clinched late Friday evening.

Interestingly, this story has not broke through any official channels yet, it was announced by the clubs CEO at an after season dinner but since then there appears to be total silence which is leading to wild speculation.

As Stevenson was under contract its likely a fee was involved, though the amount has not been disclosed as of yet. - EDIT: This transfer was confirmed the following day - See Here

Mansfield Town are also thought to be chasing another Eastwood player, Lindon Meikle is expected to sign for the Stags within the next few days.

Kidderminster Opt For Williams

Kidderminster Harriers have signed striker Marc Williams following his release from Wrexham.

Williams will be familar to the Harriers faithful having been on loan with the club for 3 months last season, where he scored 3 goals in 17 appearances.

Williams has spent his entire career at Wrexham up until this move however he will be happy to be in familiar surroundings and back at Aggborough.

Michael Cummins Joins Gateshead

Michael Cummins has signed for Blue Square Premier team Gateshead on a free transfer.

Midfielder Cummins was released by Grimsby Town last week and has fixed himself up with a new club quickly. Gateshead manager Ian Bogie had worked with Cummins whilst at Port Vale and he was delighted to be reunited with the player.

Chadwick Leaves Barrow AFC

Forward Nick Chadwick has joined the list of players leaving Barrow AFC following the expiry of their contracts.

He joins Danny Forrest, Marc Goodfellow, Paul Jones and Clark Masters who were released 2 weeks ago.

Grimsby Closing In On Full Back

Mansfield Town full back Gary Silk is a transfer target for fellow Blue Square Premier side Grimsby Town it has emerged.  The right back has not been offered a new contract at Field Mill as of yet, although with a change of manager recently happening all new deals have been delayed while the squad is assessed.

Silk was the fans player of the season during the 2009/2010 campaign but never really met his own high standards during last term and he may see this season as the right time to move onto pastures new.

Grimsby Town Chasing Versatielle Defender?

Paul Green who was recently released from Lincoln City following their relegation is thought to be attracting interest from 3 Blue Square Premier sides including the Mariners.

Grimsby Town, who tabelled interest in the player last season and York City are thought to be the front runners chasing the player, however Mansfield Town are also closely monitoring the situation.

The Birmingham born player can play anywhere across the backline or in midfield and is sure to be an asset for any of those chasing teams.

story from:- www.lincolncity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/york_mariners_or_stags_in_for_green_678422/index.shtml

Gateshead Begin the Clear Out

Blue Square Premier outfit Gateshead have released details of their out of contract players that will be leaving the club.

The players who will be looking to find new clubs are full back Paul Heckingbottom, Carl Jones, Andy Ferrell, winger Craig Nelthorpe, Steven Baptist, strikers Jonny Allan and Richard Offiong.

Luke Jones Rejoins Kidderminster

Luke Jones has rejoined former club Kidderminster Harriers on a 1 year contract following his release from Forest Green Rovers just a few days ago.

The Harriers moved fast to secure the signing of popular player Jones who was thought to be interesting a couple of other teams in the Blue Square Premier. The move back to his former team was always his preferred choice and he is obviously delighted at returning to the club.

Kidderminster are still hoping to tie up another signing within the next week, if not sooner at this stage it is unclear who that may be.

Bath City Sign Goalkeeper

Blue Square Premier team Bath City have announced the signing of former Bury and Leyton Orient keeper Glyn Garner.

Garner joins on a free transfer from fellow Blue Square Premier side Newport County, Garner who has represented his country, Wales, twice was only back up keeper for Newport last season and moves to Bath hoping to challenge for the number one spot.

Bath City Release Trio

Blue Square Premier side Bath City have announced they are not retaining the services of 3 of their out of contract players.

Bath City had a very good season after promotion to the Blue Square Premier, they finished an impressive 10th.

They have decided to keep the nucleus of that squad together.

The three players released are:-

* Ryan Robinson
* Giancarlo Borhy
* Leigh Henry

Paul Cox To Be Named New Stags Boss

Former Eastwood Town manager Paul Cox is expected to be presented as the new manager of Blue Square Premier side Mansfield Town today.

Interviews were conducted earlier this week and it is thought Cox made the final 3 shortlisted names. His record at Eastwood Town was very good and it is most likely this that has tipped the balance in his favour.

For more information and the full story then see www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/mansfieldtown/Cox-set-named-new-Stags-boss/article-3572957-detail/article.html

Please note that you may have to copy and paste that link into your address bar for it to function, or you can visit www.thisisnottingham.co.uk and click on mansfield town

Jim Gannon Favourite For Stockport Job

Former manager Jim Gannon is currently leading the race to be appointed manager of Blue Square Premier side Stockport County.

Gannon had a fantastically successful spell in charge of the club in the recent past, however since then both he and the club have slipped down the leagues.

Other managers linked to the job have been Mike Newell, Ray Mathias, Sammy McIllroy and Jim Harvey. It is thought that Gannon is a clear favourite and in the fans eyes an ideal choice, it is all about whether Gannon can agree terms and get over any differences he may have with the clubs owners.

If he can then this could be a chance to ressurect Stockport County and set about getting back Football League status.

Graeme Lee a Target for the Imps?

Notts County have confirmed that central defender Graeme Lee is not being offered a new contract at Meadow Lane.

It is thought that Lincoln City will revive interest in the player after coming close to signing him last January before injury problems for Notts County caused the deal to be called off.

Lincoln will face fierce competition for his signature with Mansfield Town and Darlington thought to be interested, Lee is likely to prefer to stay in the football league and it will be up to Lincoln boss Steve Tilson to persuade him to drop two divisions to join the Blue Square Premier outfit.

Hayes and Yeading Boss Could Be Moving On

Garry Haylock, the manager of Blue Square Premier team Hayes and Yeading could be leaving the club.

He has been linked with the current vacancies at fellow Blue Square Premier teams Mansfield Town, Tamworth, newly promomted Braintree Town and even the position at AFC Wimbledon should they fail to get promotion.

Having worked wonders on a shoe-string budget at Hayes and Yeading, he is regarded as a good, up and coming managerial talent and it is suspected that he will be offered a position at a larger reputation club sooner rather than later.

Andy Mangan a Target for Shrewsbury Town?

Blue Square Premier side Wrexham are thought to be facing a battle to keep striker Andy Mangan at the club.

Shrewsbury Town are believed to be very interested in aquiring the services of the former Forest Green Rovers marksman, the temptation of playing in the football league is sure to appeal to Mangan.

Should Mangan leave The Racecourse ground then Wrexham will be keen to find a suitable replacement. One player it won't be is Richard Brodie, despite being linked with the Welsh club he, this morning, signed for Blue Square Premier rivals Fleetwood Town.

A possible signing however could be Brodie's former Crawley Town team mate Craig McAllister who would be available on a free transfer following his release last week.

Lincoln City Keen On Former Keeper Marriott

Lincoln City are thought to be watching with interest the managerial goings on at Field Mill, home of Mansfield Town.

This is not because of any affilliation to their Blue Square Premier rivals, it is because they are monitoring the situation and seeing if a new manager will wish to change playing staff at the North Nottinghamshire club, in particular former Imps goalkeeper Alan Marriott.

When asked for his thoughts about a return to Sincil Bank, Marriott simply said never say never, it is clear that should he become surplus to requirements then he would relish the return to Lincoln City.

Watch this space.

Richard Brodie Joins Fleetwood Town

Fleeywood Town today sent out a message to rival Blue Square Premier teams with the capture of Crawley Town striker Richard Brodie on a seasons long loan deal.

Brodie had struggled to break into the first team at Crawley and was made available for transfer, Fleetwood have moved fast to secure a deal and at the same time have shown they are going full tilt at promotion next season.

The news will come as a disappointment to Darlington, Wrexham and Grimsby Town who were also said to be interested in the pacey forward.

Forest Green Rovers Eye Former Captain

Forest Green Rovers are keen on re-signing former left back and captain Paul Stonehouse on a free transfer. Hard working left back Stonehouse, is available following his recent release from Mansfield Town where he spent just one season.

Stonehouse is thought to be weighing up the move and is said to be very tempted by the switch back to his former club and being nearer to his home.

Four follow Chris Senior Out of Darlington

Four more players have been told that the do not have a future at Darlington and will not be offered new contracts.

Chris Moore, Josh Gray, Kevin Austin and Gareth Waite have been told that they are not in manager Mark Coopers plans for the next season.

Meanwhile, Darlington have been strongly linked with a move for Crawley Town hitman Richard Brodie who has been made available for transfer by his manager Steve Evans.

Cambridge United Sign Tom Shaw

Cambridge United have clinched the Signing of Tom Shaw from fellow Blue Square Premier side Kidderminster Harriers.

The former Rushden & Daimonds and Mansfield Town utility man has signed a two year contract, Shaw featured regularly for Kidderminster last season mainly in his preferred central midfield role but is also equally adept at playing right back.

Wayne Curtis Moving To Barrow?

Barrow AFC are considering offering terms to former Morecambe, Fleetwood and indeed Barrow forward Wayne Curtis.

Curtis has been told he is not being offered a new deal at Fleetwood Town and could be in line for a permanent move to back Barrow where he had been on loan from January until the end of the season.

Fleetwood Town, Who is the Expected Major Signing?

As aluded to by their officail website, Fleetwood Town are due to announce a major signing this week. Mystery surrounds the identity of this player though my sources say that the signing will either be Craig McAllister or Richard Brodie from Crawley Town.

Former Exeter City player Craig McAllister has been told his future lies elsewhere following a breakdown in contract negotiations, Richard Brodie has been told he is surplus to requirements and is available for transfer. Richard Brodie is thought to be interesting a number of Blue Square Premier teams including Grimsby Town, Darlington and Wrexham.

Crawley Town Alert Clubs To Brodie Availability

Crawley Town have today made Richard Brodie available for transfer, The former York City striker has many admirers amongst the Blue Squaer Premiers teams and already there is thought to be interest from Grimsby Town, Wrexham, Fleetwood Town and FA Trophy winners Darlington.

Brodie gained a reputation at York City of being a versatille player with good pace and a very keen eye for goal. He moved to Crawley Town for in the region of £275,000, and has struggled at times to break into the first team due to the exceptional form of the other strikers at Crawley Towns disposal.

It remains to be seen whether any league clubs take a punt on Brodie, but if not then there wont be any shortage of Blue Square Premier takers.

Fleetwood Town Announce Departees

Fleetwood Town today announced the following out of contract players have not been offered new deals for next season:

Danny Hurst, Lee Thorpe, Alan Wright, John Miles, Simon Grand, Sean Gregan, Steven Connors, Wayne Curtis, and Nick Rogan.

Fleetwood Town also confirmed via their official site, that they hoped to announce a significant singing next week.

Forest Green Rovers Say Goodbye to Seven Players

Forest Green Rovers have today confirmed that seven of their out of contract players are not being offered new deals.

The seven players who are leaving the club are Craig Armstrong, Steve Davies, Jonathan Else, Steve Guinan, Zak Jones, Lee Smith and Matt Somner

Grimsby Release Nine

Blue Square Premier side Grimsby Town have confirmed which of their out of contract players are not being offered new deals.

The players leaving Blundell Park are Lee Peacock, Mark Hudson, Peter Bore, Michael Leary, Rob Atkinson, Micky Cummins, Dean Sinclair, Steven Watt and Bryan Hughes.

Lincoln Prepare for Life in Blue Square Premier

Relegated League two side Lincoln City today started to plan for life in the Blue Square Premier Division by releasing a whole glut of players.

Manager Steve Tilson has decided to dispense with the services of nine players that were part of the squad that got relegated on the last day of the season.

Those players who are not being retained are Joe Anderson, Drewe Broughton, Jamie Clapham, Delroy Facey, Paul Green, Cian Hughton, Patrick Kanyuka, Clark Keltie and Scott Spencer.

Stevenson Interests Alfreton Town

Eastwood Town midfielder Lee Stevenson is believed to be attracting interest from new Blue Square Premier side Alfreton Town.

Part time postman Stevenson, is believed to prefer a shot at full time football but maybe tempted by the chance to play in the Blue Square Premier. As part of the Eastwood Town side denied participation in the playoffs this year due to their ground not being up to the required standard, he may still get the chance to play Blue Square Premier.

Having scored 36 goals from midfield this season, it's likely that Afreton Town could face stiff competition for his signature from other Blue Square Premier teams including Tamworth and Mansfield Town

Mansfield Town Seek New Manager

Mansfield Town today start the search for a new manager.

It had been widely expected that they would extend caretaker manager Duncan Russells stay at the helm of the Blue Square Premier team, however following a board meeting on Tuesday evening a sensational U-Turn was performed.

Russell said goodbye to the players this morning and his assistant Paul Hall will take temporary charge while the search for a new manager begins.

Richard Walker Tempts Blue Square Premier Teams

Richard Walker, recently released by League two side Burton Albion, is thought to be in contact with two Blue Square Premier sides about a contract for next season.

Kidderminster Harriers and Kettering Town are rumoured to be in discussions with the 33 year old forward who scored 5 goals in 35 appearances for the Brewers, Walker is better remembered for his prolific spell whilst at Bristol Rovers where he was partnered by Ricky Lambert before moving onto Shrewsbury and then Burton Albion.

Darlington Release Striker

Darlington have decided against renewing the contract of FA Trophy goalscorer Chris Senior.

Former Altrincham striker Senior scored the winning goal in the FA Trophy final at Wembley just 6 days ago, and now finds himself unemployed and searching for a new club.

It is expected that he will not be the only face leaving the club, with further announcements thought to be due within the coming week or at most two.

Kidderminster Harriers Release Duo

Blue Square Premier team Kidderminster Harriers have announced they are not offering new deals to two of their players. Andrew Stevens and Aaron Griffiths have been told they are surplus to requirements at Aggborough and their contracts will not be renewed.

Barrow AFC Release Four Players

Blue Square Premier side Barrow AFC have announced the players who will be leaving the club at the end of their current contracts this month.

The players who are leaving are Danny Forrest, Paul Jones, Clark Masters and winger Marc Goodfellow.

Cambridge United Release Trio

Cambridge United have released details of the players who will not be offered new contracts for next season, the three players who will be leaving The Abbey Stadium are David Partridge, Sam Ives and Daryl Coakley.

Mansfield Town to Appoint Manager and Sign Knight?

It is rumoured that Blue Square Premier side Mansfield Town are on the verge of appointing Duncan Russell as manager on a permanent basis and are also very close to signing Coleraine striker Leon Knight.

Duncan Russell and Leon Knights agent have a close personal friendship and this should help smooth any deal for the former Chelsea, Brighton, MK Dons and Rushden hitman.

Knight scored 18 goals for Coleraine in the Irish Premier division this season and finished as the teams top scorer, he was recently linked with FA Trophy winners Darlington and fellow Blue Square Premier side York City.

The expected appointment of Duncan Russell will put to bed any doubts about his future, Russell had been in tempoary charge of the Stags for the last 6 months, since David Holdsworth left by mutual consent following a run of poor results.  His contract expired after the 1-0 extra time FA Trophy defeat to Darlington on Saturday and there were doubts as to whether he would be offered an extension to his previous deal, this news appears to suggest that he will get next season at the helm.

It is thought that the Knight transfer and Duncan Russells appointment will be confirmed at a press conference scheduled for this Thursday.