Portuguese centre-back Ricardo Rocha has been released by Tottenham after his contract expired. The 30-year-old signed for £3.3m in January 2007 from Benfica, where he won the Portuguese Cup and league title. But he suffered an ankle injury and made only 18 appearances, his last against Bolton in September 2007.
Spurs have also released reserve-team players Simon Dawkins, Kyle Fraser-Allen, Danny Hutchins, David Hutton, Jacques Maghoma and Takura Mtandari. Former coach Chris Hughton's son CIAN HUGHTON, who played for the reserves, and academy players Saulo Asajile, Mark Clare, James Dalton and Ajet Shehu are also set to leave.
Neath FC have again been busy in the Transfer Market with the acquisition of ex-Wrexham and Welsh Under 21 International goalkeeper ANTHONY WILLIAMS. The 31-year old who hails from Maesteg was released by Wrexham boss Dean Saunders last month, although he was the Dragons' number one for the majority of the season in the Blue Square Conference.
Hull City have released eight players as manager Phil Brown starts to shape his squad for the 2009/10 season. Dean Windass, Ryan France, MICHAEL BRIDGES and JOHN WELSH head the list. Youngsters James Bennett, Joe Lamplough, Matthew Plummer and Tom Woodhead, who were all regulars in the reserves during 08/09, have also been allowed to leave.
ALEX HADDOW is the latest player to agree to re-sign for Ryman League Premier Division club Horsham as manager John Maggs continues to build for the 2009/10 campaign. The former Bognor Regis Town man put in some impressive displays on the left flank last season and Maggs has declared himself delighted to have retained the core of last season's squad with Gary Charman, Lee Carney, Mark Knee, Anthony Acheampong and Sam and Jack Page also agreeing to remain at the club.
King's Lynn have named Redditch coach Carl Heggs as their new manager as they prepare for life in the Unibond League. The 38-year-old former Swansea and Northampton striker is entering his first managerial role. The Linnets were demoted from the Football Conference because their ground was deemed to be sub-standard.
Blue Square North club Northwich Victoria`s skipper SIMON GRAND will wait to decide upon his future. The defender, picked as the best player in the Blue Square Premier for April, has delayed answering new league rivals Fleetwood Town's call to join their promotion push. They have made a club record five-figure bid for the former Carlisle United man.
"Grandy doesn't want to be rushed into anything so has asked for time to think things over," said Vics boss ANDY PREECE. "He has played in the Football League in the not too distant past and he's capable of playing there again. I think he feels that too."
Grand, 25, made thirty-seven starts in league and cup for Vics last term after being thrown a lifeline by Dino Maamria in September. He had been released by Coca-Cola League Two outfit Morecambe at the end of the previous campaign and was a free agent. His outstanding form in the run-in earned him the vote for non-League top tier's best player, a month in which he headed four goals to aid Vics' six-match winning streak.
Preece added: "Fleetwood remains an option. As long as they don't sign anybody else then I'm sure they will still be interested in Simon Grand. He is also wants to wait for everything to be sorted here at Northwich before deciding what to do next."
Marksman Ashley Stott has rejoined Principality Welsh Premier club Bangor City alongside new signing and ex-Football League defender DAVE MORLEY. A former Preston North End youth, 20-year-old Stott was in the middle of a two-year contract with FC Halifax Town and returns to City for an `undisclosed fee`.
Also arriving at the Citizens is Dave Morley, a defender who has made more than 200 Football League appearances. After starting his career at Manchester City and making twenty starts for the reserves, he broke into the senior squad and made a goal scoring debut against Bury.
But he failed to make any further impact and subsequently played for Southend, Carlisle, and Doncaster Rovers, later joining Macclesfield, where he became club captain and leading out the side for their 2007 FA Cup tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. After his contract at the Moss Rose was cancelled by mutual consent, he played for Hyde United.
Former Carlisle United and Shrewsbury Town winger STEVIE HINDMARCH has agreed to join Workington Reds for next season. Hindmarch, who was released by Shrewsbury last month, has told Reds boss DARREN EDMONDSON he's coming home to Keswick and wants to join the Blue Square North club.
The 19-year-old had been taken to Shrewsbury a year ago by former Blues boss PAUL SIMPSON after being released by Carlisle United. Although involved in seven senior games with Carlisle he did not make a first team appearance at Shrewsbury.
Today, Edmondson said: "I think it will be a good signing from our point of view and a positive move for Stephen. He has the opportunity to re-build his career with us. I'm sure he'll enjoy the environment at Workington but I've told him he's joining the squad and there's no guarantee he will be in the team. He has to work as hard as everybody else in pre-season training. He's going away on a week's holiday and when he comes back we'll get together and he will sign the necessary forms."
With Henney and Hindmarch ready to bolster the squad; SHAUN VIPOND also likely to return as well and Arran Taylor lined-up to take over the goalkeeper's shirt from Carlisle-bound ADAM COLLIN there's been a substantial boost to the club ahead of the return to training on Thursday, June 25.
Alex Gildea and GED DALTON expected are expected to link up with former manager Harry Dunn at Whitby Town. Late-season signing Anthony Shandran has returned to Bedlington Terriers, while fellow striker Stuart Banks has also left the club. The future of former Darlington midfielder Adie Webster is in doubt, while utility player Gary Brown has signed for UniBond Premier Division newcomers Durham City.
MARK HUDSON has turned down the offer of a new deal from Rotherham and is set to leave the club when his contract expires. The midfielder signed from Chesterfield in 2007 but turned down the chance to extend his stay with the Millers. Chief Operating Officer Paul Douglas was sad to see the former Middlesbrough and Huddersfield player go but wished him well for the future.
JOHN GORMAN is to be offered the job of QPR assistant manager following Jim Magilton's arrival at Loftus Road. Gorman, 59, was Glenn Hoddle's right-hand man when he managed England and has also had spells in charge of Swindon, Wycombe and Northampton. He worked at Ipswich under Magilton, who was recently installed as Rangers boss and is keen for the Scot to join him at his new club.
Liam Watson, manager of Blue Square North club Southport, says he wants Head of Youth Development ALLAN SMART to manage the new reserve side at Haig Avenue. Last week it was announced members of `Trust In Yellow`, the club's independent supporters' group, had voted in favour of financially backing the creation of a `Port second string.
Having met with chief executive Haydn Preece and Watson last month, TIY were asked to consider pledging the £12,000 required to make the reserve team plan possible. Following the deadline for ballots, TIY members voted in favour of funding the side and now Smart is in the frame to extend his role at the Haig Avenue club to oversee the reserve side. Watson revealed the move for Smart to become second team boss "makes sense" and will be approaching the Scot next week about taking the role on.
Burton Albion manager Paul Peschisolido has signed former Derby County defender PAUL BOERTIEN on a one-year contract. Boertien, 30, was released by Walsall at the end of last season and he is Peschisolido's first signing since taking over as Brewers boss in May. He started his League career at Carlisle United before moving to the Rams in March 1999, where he spent eight years. Boertien has also had loan spells with Crewe, Chesterfield and Notts County.
Manager Peter Jackson says that the the acquisition of CHRIS FAGAN could be the "signing of the summer" as his preparations for the coming season continue to gather pace. Irish U21 international striker Fagan today became Jacko's third permanent signing of the summer, joining the Club on a two-year contract from the Glenn Hoddle Academy, and the City boss is thrilled with the prospect of the former Manchester United youngster being part of his squad for the forthcoming campaign.
The Seasiders have today announced their retained list following the end of the 2008/09 campaign, confirming that eight players have not be offered new deals and are now free to leave Bloomfield Road. Marlon Broomes, Francesco Carratta, STUART GREEN, Claus Jorgensen and Jermaine Wright are amongst those to depart, as are youngsters Ashton Bayliss and Matt Kay. David Fox, who has also been released, agreed to join Colchester United on Friday.
The Club remains in discussions with right-back Danny Coid and striker Brett Ormerod about the possibility of extending their stays at Bloomfield Road, while young striker Danny Mitchley will remain with the Seasiders for another season after having his option taken
Lisburn Distillery manager Jimmy Brown has signed defender Philip Simpson from Glentoran in a two-year deal. The 22-year-old was one of six Glens players placed on the transfer list by the Premiership champions last month in an attempt to cut the wage bill. Brown hopes to further bolster his defence for next season with DAVE ROGERS his top target. The former Dundee, Carlisle United and Shelbourne player was recently released by League of Ireland club Dundalk.
DANNY CARLTON has been a long term target for Bury boss Alan Knill. Attempts to lure Carlton to Gigg Lane last summer and again in January both faltered but Alan Knill has finally got his man. After being released from Carlisle United, Alan Knill swooped to pounce Danny's signature.
Danny Carlton signed for Carlisle in the summer of 2007, joining the Cumbrians from Morecambe, where he enjoyed six good years of football. The Leeds born striker came through the youth setup at Morecambe and was handed his first team debut in March 2002. In total, Danny went on to make a total of 199 appearances for the Shrimpers and bagged himself an impressive 62 goals.
Rushden & Diamonds have agreed a deal with York City for striker Michael Rankine. We would like to wish Michael the best of luck for the future at York City. The Diamonds will receive York City striker CRAIG FARRELL, plus a fee from the Minstermen in exchange for the striker.
Justin Edinburgh commented "Craig had a loan spell at Oxford at the end of last season, when they began their excellent run. I'm happy to get him and he's a good player. It's an excellent bit of business for the club and I feel we've got an excellent striker, I'm certainly looking forward to working with him and I think the crowd will quickly warm to him.
He has got a great work ethic, he's a clever player with a good first touch - he'll certainly chip in with his share of goals. He's always done well against my teams in the past when we've played against him and I'm certainly glad to have him on board."
Farrell started his career as a junior with Middlesbrough and later Leeds United, moving to Carlisle after a loan move was made permanent, after scoring 20 goals in 80 appearances he moved to Exeter City and then York City.
Dundee United today completed the signing of 21-year-old JENNISON MYRIE-WILLIAMS, an attacking midfielder/striker and former England Under 18 internationalist, on a two year contract, subject to international clearance. Myrie -Williams was signed by Bristol City from their academy, having been with them since the age of 14, and can play on the flanks or up front.
A highly rated youngster, he possesses lightning pace and was capped at U18 level before a series of loan moves led to him falling out of the first team picture at Ashton Gate and being released at the end of the season. Manager Craig Levein was alerted to his availability and moved quickly to secure the player ahead of other interested SPL clubs.