Stockport County

Stockport County
Flack extends stay with Grecians Flack prepared for pay cut Steve Flack has signed a new one-year contract at Exeter - after rejecting reported interest from Stockport - thanks to City boss Alex Inglethorpe. The 33-year-old striker told the Express & Echo: "If it had been any other manager, I wouldn't have signed. "Alex was easy to get on with as a player and he shows the same attitude as a manager." Flack, who has accepted a pay cut at City, also revealed he would have moved to Tiverton Town if he had not stayed.

Stockport complete Clare switch
Stockport County have completed a deal to re-sign former fans' favourite Rob Clare from Blackpool. County boss Chris Turner was delighted to capture the 22-year-old defender, who left Edgeley Park in July and captained the Seasiders last season. Turner said: "He's a very versatile player and as next season's squad will be smaller that is very important." Winger Paul Edwards, 25, has also left Blackpool after boss Colin Hendry decided not to offer him a new deal.

Turner is expecting a tough task
Stockport County boss Chris Turner knows it will be not be easy to turn the club around following their relegation from League One. He told BBC Sport: "We've got to start again. Stockport have fallen from grace from the old First Division and my job is to start from scratch and rebuild. "To bounce straight back is possible, but not probable, given the way the club has declined over the years. "But we will look to try to attack the play-offs, or make the top three."

Stockport swoop to sign up Easter
Stockport manager Chris Turner has completed the signing of former Cambridge United and Boston winger Jermaine Easter. The 23-year-old former Welsh Under-21 winger, who played under Turner at Hartlepool, left the Pilgrims earlier this month. Easter said: "I could have stayed at Boston but I didn't think it was the right place for me. "Now I am hoping to make a name for myself at County."

Hereford defender joins Stockport
Stockport boss Chris Turner has made Hereford full-back Mark Robinson, 23, his third signing of the summer. The defender joined the Hatters after completing his commitments with the England National Game XI. "I know his qualities and what he can bring to the team. He has a sweet left foot and can knock quality balls into the strikers," Turner explained. Robinson was with Turner at Hartlepool before joining Hereford last summer and helping them into the play-offs. "If Hereford had gone up it would have been a much harder decision for me but County are a massive club and I wanted to play for Chris Turner again," Robinson told Stockport's website.

Aberdeen keen on 100% fit Griffin
Aberdeen have admitted an interest in signing Danny Griffin - if he can prove his fitness. The 27-year-old former Dundee United player is out of contract at Stockport and is seen as a possible replacement for the departing Markus Heikkinen. But the Dons' director of football Willie Miller told the Aberdeen Evening Express: "When we looked at him, he wasn't 100% fit. "It's up to Danny to get himself in shape before we take things further." The Northern Ireland international has a history of injury problems and Miller added: "He is trying to regain his fitness again and, once he achieves that, we will take another look at him."

Stockport snap up striker Bramble
Stockport County have won the race to sign former Southend United striker Tes Bramble following their relegation. The 24-year-old, who had also interested Rochdale and Lincoln, has agreed a two-year deal at Edgeley Park. Bramble, who began his career with Chelmsford and Cambridge City, was released by Southend after scoring 40 goals in four years at Roots Hall. He ended last season's campaign on loan with Cambridge United, where he scored three times in nine games.

Cartwright seals Spotland switch
Rochdale have signed winger Lee Cartwright, who was released by Stockport at the end of last season. The 32-year-old ex-Preston man has signed a one-year contract at Spotland, and boss Steve Parkin admitted; "We need a little experience in the side. "Lee will give us experience down the right flank, and he can also play in a couple of other positions as well. "He's played a lot of games when he was at Preston and Stockport, and is still very fit," he told the club website. Cartwright added: "I stayed in touch with Rickie Lambert after his move from Stockport, and he's enjoying his time at Rochdale - I believe we will have a good chance next season. "I've got a contract for next season - hopefully I can do well for the club and extend my stay. I'll give 100% effort - something supporters from Preston and Stockport will tell you I do in every game." Cartwright spent 16 months at Stockport following a 13-year stay with Preston, where he made almost 500 appearances. Meanwhile, Rochdale captain Gary Jones has agreed a new deal at Spotland. The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year contract to keep him with Dale until June, 2007. Dale boss Parkin said: "He brings strength and character to the team both on and off the field and I'm delighted he's agreed to stay." Jones has played over 200 games in two separate spells at Rochdale either side of a stint at Barnsley.

Bury sign veteran striker Barlow
Bury boss Graham Barrow has made experienced striker Stuart Barlow his fourth new signing of the summer. The former Everton and Wigan striker, 36, has agreed a 12-month deal after being relased by Stockport County. Barlow has scored 140 league and cup goals during a career which has also included spells at Oldham and Tranmere. Defender Colin Woodthorpe, 36, has also signed a six-month deal, after initially being released at the end of last season.

Barlow is a good player

Yeah true I spose but he's a little old now! 36 would be too old for even QPR to buy!!

Stockport fans set for takeover
Stockport County's Supporters' Trust will complete their takeover of the club "in the next 24 hours", according to Trust chairman Norman Beverley. The fans' group were due to take control on 1 July, but the handover was delayed as it was not sanctioned by former owner Brendan Elwood. But the deal has been sorted out after talks between the lawyers of the Trust and current owners Cheshire Sport. "Talks are ongoing - we expect it to be resolved," Beverley said. The terms of the deal were originally agreed between the Trust and Cheshire Sport back in April.

Stockport fans complete takeover
Stockport County's Supporters' Trust have completed its takeover of the club from former owners Cheshire Sport. The move, originally agreed in April, has gone through after legal assurances from Cheshire Sport over the future ownership of Edgeley Park. Trust chairman Norman Beverley said: "We've secured the best deal available. "The club now belongs to thousands of fans who care deeply for Stockport County, rather than one owner who can decide to pull the plug at any time." The deal contains safeguards which will ensure that the Hatters will remain at Edgeley Park - which they will continue to share with Sale rugby union club, who are also owned by Cheshire Sport. The football and rugby clubs will share revenues raised at the ground, while there is also an option for County to buy the ground if circumstances allow. Cheshire Sport chief executive Niels de Vos added: "Cheshire Sport will continue to provide significant financial support to the Trust, and is delighted to announce a six-year sponsorship agreement worth in excess of £750,000." Meanwhile, millionaire and Gretna owner Brooks Mileson - who has ploughed money into several lower division clubs including Carlisle United and is a long-term supporter of the Trust - has accepted an invitation to become honorary vice-president of Stockport.

West Brom target Stockport pair
West Brom boss have revealed that they want to sign Stockport defender Michael Raynes and goalkeeper James Spencer. The Baggies' interest in 20-year-old Spencer was made public last week and they have now made a move for 17-year-old Raynes as well. West Brom boss Bryan Robson told the club website: "We have got an interest in Spencer and Raynes and we will have to see if a deal can be done." However, Stockport have made it clear that the pair will not be sold cheaply.

Greenwood makes Stockport move
Stockport County manager Chris Turner has completed the signing of defender Ross Greenwood. The 19-year-old was released by Turner's former club Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season Stockport boss Chris Turner told the club website: "Ross is strong, athletic and give us competition on the right." Greenwood will be joined at Edgeley Park by former Owls midfielder Matt Hamshaw, who is expected to finally complete his move on Monday.

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