coach, where the 38 year old Harrison will be coaching the 40 year old Tony Roberts - who holds a coaching role with Arsenal.

PortVale will not be signing loan striker Craig Davies from Brighton as they cannot afford him. Oxford are expected to sign winger Alfie Potter on a permanent deal from Peterboro after he scored in yesterday's play-off final. Chester are expected to be placed in the North West Counties League, a step below the Unibond and the ninth tier of the league structure. The local council have secured the fixtures and fittings of the Deva Stadium from the Administrators of the previous club.

Hereford born Connor Wickham, who has just been given April's Football League young player of the month award, is preparing to go to theof Championship football. He’s had a lot of accolades this year but he’s dealt with it all in a very mature manner. Within this peer group, he’s just one of the 18. That can only be of benefit to the team."

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Oxford United are a Football League club again after beating York in the Conference play-off final.

The 3-1 scoreline means the U's return to League status after four years, having lost their place at the same time as the Bulls were promoted. The two sides have only ever met in League action during one season, 1977/8 with the various promotions and relegations meaning they have not met since apart from cup action.

Ex-Bull Chris Hargreaves missed the game through injury, but Michael Ingham played the full game