National League news – October 2024

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[Rex Features]

BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions.

Check out the gossip page for the latest rumours, use our transfers page to track signings made by English Football League clubs or read more National League news from September.

11 October

Rochdale have appointed former goalkeeper Josh Lillis as their new goalkeeping coach.

The 37-year-old is Dale’s fourth highest appearance maker.

Barnet have signed goalkeeper Giosue Bellagambi, who was released by Huddersfield Town at the end of last season.

The Bees have not disclosed the length of the 22-year-old’s contract.

Altrincham have signed Blackburn defender Charlie Olson on loan until the end of November.

The 19-year-old could make his debut in the FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie against Solihull Moors on Saturday.

9 October

Wealdstone have announced the signing of striker Alex Reid on loan from Oldham Athletic.

The 29-year-old joins having previous played for six sides at National League level including Wrexham and Stockport County, when they were part of the division.

8 October

Tamworth have signed defender Rico Browne from League Two side Walsall on a one-month loan deal.

Browne is yet to play for the Saddlers first team having signed last month after compensation was agreed with Birmingham City.

The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with National League North side Rushall Olympic.

Tamworth have also signed Kieran Wallace on a short-term loan deal from Hartlepool United.

The midfielder, 29, played 21 times for Pools last season but has not yet appeared in this campaign after undergoing thigh surgery in the summer.

7 October

Maidenhead United have re-signed defender Thierry Latty-Fairweather on loan from York City until January.

He previously played seven games before returning to York last month following an injury in the game at Tamworth.

5 October

Woking have signed defender Adam Chicksen on loan from Notts County until January.

The 33-year-old Zimbabwe international has made 128 appearances for the Magpies, having previously played for Charlton Athletic, Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers.

4 October

Oldham Athletic have signed Chesterfield striker Kane Drummond on loan until 5 January.

The 23-year-old spent the previous two seasons at Macclesfield before joining the League Two side in May this year.

Altrincham have brought in free agent Connor Teale ahead of their game against Braintree Town on Saturday.

Defender Teale, 21, was without a club after leaving Fleetwood Town, where he had played 12 games, in the summer.

3 October

Dagenham & Redbridge have signed Peterborough United defender Romoney Crichlow on loan until 1 January.

The 25-year-old could make his debut in Saturday’s trip to Yeovil.

Sutton United have signed former Arsenal defender Alex Kirk on a permanent deal following his release from the Premier League club.

The 21-year-old played 23 games on loan with Bromley last season, including the National League play-off final victory over Solihull Moors.

Southend United have appointed former defender and coach Jason Demetriou as their new chief scout.

The former Cyprus international made 260 appearances for the club during an eight-year playing career at Roots Hall.

1 October

Defender Kieron Freeman has left Hartlepool United after the club decided not to extend his short-term contract.

Freeman, 32, made seven appearances for Pools after joining just after the season had started.

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