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Forest Green Rovers have signed goalkeeper Ethan Ross on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

The 29-year-old left fellow National League outfit Altrincham at the end of last season after missing the entire campaign with a knee injury.

The news comes just a few days after head coach Robbie Savage told BBC Gloucestershire he was on the lookout for a new number one.

"Ethan has been training with us over the past week. He is a fantastic goalkeeper and brings a wealth of experience at this level," Savage told Rovers' website., external

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Halifax Town have signed teenage attacking midfielder Arian Allen on loan from Stockport County.

Allen, 18, made four appearances last season for Stockport - two in the EFL Cup and two in the EFL Trophy - and has dropped down to the National League side from League One County to gain some valuable playing time.

He started out at Everton's academy aged 10 and spent six years there before moving up to Scotland to join Rangers' academy.

Allen, who is under contract at Stockport until 2027, made the move to Edgeley Park in February last year and his only start for County came against Wolves Under-21s in the EFL Trophy in September.

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Wealdstone have brought back midfielder Aaron Henry for a third time after his contract with Boreham Wood was mutually terminated.

The 22-year-old has signed a permanent deal after two previous loan spells at The Vale, becoming Wealdstone's fourth summer signing.

The Charlton Athletic academy product played 20 games on loan for the Stones in 2021-2022, followed by another 20 in 2023-2024 to help keep them in the National League.

Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock told the club website:, external "Aaron knows the club well and was keen to come back, which is a really encouraging sign.

"Most recently, he's been in a squad [at Hornchurch] competing at the top of the table so that's also a big plus in terms of the mentality he'll bring to the squad."

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Halifax Town have signed forward Amari Morgan-Smith on a one-year contract.

Morgan-Smith, 37, has just ended a five-year spell with Kidderminster Harriers where he scored more than 50 goals and won two promotions.

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Carlisle United have appointed Tom Lawrence as the club's new chief executive.

He replaces Nigel Clibbens, who left Brunton Park earlier this year after a decade in his post.

Lawrence held the same role at fellow National League side Southend United for the last five years and before that had a similar post with Gillingham.

"Tom has led clubs in both the EFL and the National League and understands first-hand the challenges and opportunities that exist at this level of the game," Carlisle chairman Tom Piatak told the club website, external.

"He has operated in demanding environments, dealt with complex football and business issues and understands the importance of combining ambition on the pitch with strong financial management, commercial growth and accountability throughout the club."

Lawrence's appointment is subject to the required regulatory approval and he will act in an interim capacity for now.

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Hartlepool United have brought in defender Liam Gibson following the expiry of his contract with Harrogate Town.

Gibson has signed a one-year deal at Victoria Park after three seasons with the Sulphurites, with his new club holding the option of an extra year.

The County Durham-born defender, 29, was on the books at Newcastle United as a youngster.

Eastleigh have signed defender Nick Akoto following his exit from Burton Albion.

The 27-year-old right-back spent the past two seasons with the Brewers, making 33 appearances.

He previously played in America for Tormenta FC where he made 50 appearances, scoring two goals and registering five assists.

In his youth career, Akoto was part of AFC Wimbledon's under-18 side, leaving in the summer of 2017.

Altrincham winger Charlie Kirk has signed a new deal to remain with the Robins next season.

The 28-year-old played 37 National League games for Alty last season after joining from Barrow in June 2025.

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Tamworth have signed centre-back Joe Rye on a permanent deal from League Two side Barnet after a successful loan spell last season.

Rye, 22, played 22 National League games for the Lambs in 2025-26.

He joined Barnet from Worthing in 2024 but only made four senior appearances for the Bees, spending time on loan at Chelmsford City and Boreham Wood as well as Tamworth.

Tamworth have re-signed striker Nathan Tshikuna after he failed to agree terms on a new deal at National League rivals Wealdstone.

The 27-year-old scored nine goals in 47 appearances in all competitions for the Stones last season.

He previously spent two seasons with Tamworth, helping them win promotion from National League North and reach the third round of the FA Cup in January 2025, where they were beaten by Premier League side Tottenham.

Wealdstone have signed defender Kyle Smith and midfielder Jayden Harris on permanent deals.

Smith, 22, has previously had two spells on loan with the Stones from Championship side Millwall.

Harris, 26, joins the club from Sutton United, for whom he made 40 National League appearances last season.

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Hornchurch have signed centre-back Ryan Inniss following his departure from Forest Green Rovers at the end of last season.

The 31-year-old made more than a century of appearances for the Gloucestershire club during a three year spell but struggled to regain a regular place after suffering a calf injury.

His previous clubs also include Charlton, Newport and Port Vale.

Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Inniss' contract.

Yeovil have signed striker Slavi Spasov on a two-year deal from Southend for an undisclosed fee.

Spasov scored seven goals in 27 games for Southend last season after joining the club in January, with the club winning the FA Trophy and reaching the National League play-offs.

Eastleigh have signed former Millwall defender Ben Drake.

The 20-year-old arrives at the Spitfires after two years with the Lions. He was an unused substitute in Millwall's 2-1 victory over Coventry City in the EFL Cup at the beginning of last season.

Last season, Drake joined Braintree Town on loan and made 22 National League appearances.