League Two Transfers: 17 May 2018 – 9 Aug 2018

Stevenage have signed Emmanuel Sonupé for a five figure undisclosed fee from National League North side Kidderminster Harriers >> https://www.stevenagefc.com/ne.....-efl-13th-june-2018/

The 22-year-old, who plays on the right-wing scored 15 goals and made 7 assists from a total of 47 games last season. Sonupé began his career at youth level with Tottenham, but did not play a first-team game for the Premier League club during is two-year pro contract. He then joined St Mirren on loan and then Northampton. Sonupé has played for the England U16/U18 teams. He has electric pace which leaves defenders for dead and scores goals from long range, however, his weakness is failing to spot a pass (in turn failing to score) when another player is better positioned to score >> http://harriers-online.co.uk/khfc/13-06-18-news-snoopy-heads-for-stevenage/

I fancy Stevenage as dark horses for a playoff spot. Signed some very decent players this year.

Quoted from GtfcGarner

I fancy Stevenage as dark horses for a playoff spot. Signed some very decent players this year.

There new keeper will let them down.

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

There new keeper will let them down.

Not if he gets better protection from his defence than he did in his previous team

Forest Green Rovers have signed Robert Sánchez on a year-long loan deal from Premiership side Brighton >> https://www.forestgreenroversfc.com/news/first-team-news/2018/sanchez-signs-for-fgr

The 20-year-old Spaniard goalkeeper made 15 appearances last season for Brighton's under-23 side in Premier League 2 and the EFL Trophy, keeping seven clean sheets. Sánchez came through the youth team at Levante, before moving to Brighton as a teenager in 2015.
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Grimsby Town signed Elliott Whitehouse on a two-year deal, following a free transfer from Lincoln City after turning down a new deal at the League Two side >> https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-know-grimsby-towns-new-1681110

The 24-year-old centre-midfielder who can also play as an attacking midfielder or as a second striker ([url=https://www.redimps.co.uk/news/2016/october/city-sign-whitehouse-from-nuneaton/]link[/url]) started out at Sheffield United, where he captained the Youth team that reached the FA Youth Cup Final in 2011.  Whitehouse had loan spells with York City and Alfreton Town, Elliott linked up with Notts County following his release by Sheffield United in the summer of 2014 but with first team opportunities limited at Meadow Lane he had a brief loan stint at Nuneaton before signing for Halifax at the end of the 2014/15 season. He made 30 appearances in the National League North in the 2015–16 season, scoring 13 times as Nuneaton fell short of the Play-Offs – after being deducted three points, they ended up just one point outside the top five. Whitehouse was called up to the England C squad in 2016, making two appearances and scoring one goal.

Whitehouse moved to Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee and made 34 appearances scoring 6 goals in all competitions as the Imps won the National League title in 2016–17, and secured their return to the Football League. He then scored the winner in last season's Checkatrade Trophy final against Shrewsbury Town at Wembley.  Whitehouse scored 10 goals in 77 appearances in all competitions for the Lincoln.

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Lincoln sign former Boreham Wood forward Bruno Andrade on a two-year deal following his depature from the National League play-off finalists.

The 24-year-old set the National League alight last season, as he struck 22 times in 50 appearances during Boreham Wood's play-off campaign, including one at Wembley Stadium in their 2-1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers.

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Does this put them out of the running for Tom Hopper?

Suspect they are going to be the League 2 biggest spenders now Luton have gone.

Signed on Friday for Southend United in League One on a three-year deal >> http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2018-06-15/tom-hopper-southend-united-sign-former-scunthorpe-striker/

Not League 2 but Dayle Southall has moved again, this time from Guiseley to FC Halifax.

Forest Green Rovers have signed a third keeper, Lewis Thomas on a two-year deal after his contract came to an end at Swansea City U23 >> https://www.forestgreenroversfc.com/news/first-team-news/2018/fgr-sign-goalkeeper-thomas

The twenty-year-old goalkeeper has been with Swansea since the age of nine and signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2015. A Wales Under-19 international, he helped the young Swans to three FAW Youth Cup titles and was part of the Premier League 2 double-winning squad in the 2016/17 season.
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Macclesfield Town have signed Nathan Blissett from League One side Plymouth Argyle on a two-year deal >> https://www.mtfc.co.uk/news/nathan-blissett-makes-permanent-macclesfield-move

The 27-year-old striker who can also play as a winger spent the second half of last term helping Macclesfield regain their Football League place scoring five goals in 16 games. He was part of the Bristol Rovers team promoted to the EFL in 2014–15, then had loan spells at Tranmere Rovers and Lincoln City before arriving at Torquay. He went to score 12 goals in 41 games for Torquay and his form saw him move to Plymouth in the 2017 January transfer window.
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Newport County have signed Fraser Franks on a two-year deal from League Two rivals Stevenage >> http://www.southwalesargus.co......oins-newport-county/

The 27-year-old, 6ft 2ins former England C international centre-back can also play at right-back. He started his career at Chelsea and has also played for AFC Wimbledon, Welling United and Luton Town. Franks made one loan appearance for County back in 2012 and returns to the club after leaving League Two rivals Stevenage this summer.
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Notts County have resigned Ben Hall on a season-long loan deal from Brighton & Hove Albion >> https://www.nottinghampost.com.....ition-league-1688848

The 21-year-old centre-back, played 11 games for the Magpies during a six-month stay at Meadow Lane in 2017–18. Several teams from further up the pyramid were interested in the defender, but Hall’s relationship with manager Kevin Nolan is thought to have been pivotal to his decision to sign.
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Swindon Town have signed Jermaine McGlashan on a free transfer from League One side Southend United on a two-year deal >> https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2018/june/town-make-first-summer-signing/

The 30-year-old winger spent two years with Aldershot between 2010 and 2012 before signing for Cheltenham Town, where he racked up over 116 outings for the Robins. A move to Gillingham followed in 2014, whilst the attacker has spent the last two years at Southend in the third tier of English football, making 70 appearances in total, scoring 25 goals in 177 professional league appearances.

Bury have signed Chris Dagnall on an initial 1-year deal following his release by Crewe Alexandra >> https://www.buryfc.co.uk/news/2018/june/dagnall-joins-the-shakers/

The 32-year-old striker scored 24 goals in 82 games for Crewe.  Dagnall started his career at Tranmere Rovers, before joining Rochdale after a successful loan spell at Spotland. After four seasons with the Dale, Chris moved to Scunthorpe United, and also had spells with Barnsley, Bradford, Coventry, Leyton Orient and Hibernian. Dagnall has played in 523 games in all competitions, scoring 137 goals during his career.
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Carlisle United have signed Gary Miller a one-year deal with the option of a further year from League One side Plymouth Argyle >> https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/june/millersigns19june18/

The 31-year-old right-back made 18 appearances for League One outfit Argyle last season, and played a big part in Plymouth’s League Two 2016/17 promotion winning campaign. The experienced defender started his career with Livingston where he made over 40 appearances. He had loan spells with Ayr and Ross County during his time the Lions, with the move to Victoria Park becoming permanent as he went on to make over 100 appearances for the Staggies. Spells with St Johnstone and Partick Thistle followed before he made the move south of the border to join Plymouth in the summer of 2016.

Carlisle United have signed Macaulay Gillesphey on a two-year contract after leaving Premier League Newcastle United >> https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/june/gillespheysigns20jun18/

The 22-year-old who can play at centre-back or left-back, initially joined the Cumbrians on a short-term loan in September 2015, which turned into a season-long stay making 27 appearances and scored two goals in the 2015/16 campaign, Gillesphey then returned the following campaign and played 36 more times for Carlisle.
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MK Dons have signed Jordan Moore-Taylor from Exeter on a two-year deal after activating a clause in his Exeter contract to leave St James Park >> https://www.mkdons.com/news/2018/june/moore-taylor-moves-to-mk-dons/

The 24-year-old centre-back is an Exeter City Academy graduate, working alongside Tisdale for six years having made his debut under the now-MK Dons boss in September 2012. Known for his strong, touch-tackling approach, made 183 appearances during his time at St James Park and led the team to two Sky Bet League Two play-off finals in each of the past two seasons.

MK Dons have signed Ryan Watson on a free transfer from National League side Barnet >> https://www.mkdons.com/news/2018/june/watson-arrives-at-stadium-mk/

The 24-year-old midfielder a product of Everton’s Academy, Watson also spent time with Wigan Athletic and Leicester City as a youngster. He made his professional debut while on loan at Accrington Stanley and also enjoyed a loan spell at Northampton Town before moving to the Hive in July 2016. In total he has made 74 senior appearances, 52 of which have come in the past two years at Barnet. Last season, he contributed to six goals - one goal and five assists - in 29 games.

MK Dons have signed Lawson D’Ath on a one-year deal >> https://www.mkdons.com/news/2018/june/dons-seal-dath-deal/

The 22-year-old midfielder began his career with Reading, has experience of the division having made over 140 Sky Bet League Two appearances for the likes of Cheltenham Town, Exeter City, Dagenham & Redbridge and won promotion twice from Sky Bet League Two, having done so with Northampton Town and, more recently, Luton. He scored 15 goals in 146 league apperances in total.
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Newport County have signed Jamille Matt on a two-year deal after being released by League One side Blackpool >> https://www.newport-county.co.uk/news/2018/june/welcome-jamille-matt/

The 28-year-old forward spent last season on loan at Grimsby Town, scoring four goals in 37 appearances. Matt's professional career started at Kidderminster Harriers, scoring a total of 22 goals in 62 league appearances for the club. His performances caught the eye of Fleetwood Town, who secured his services in January 2013 by paying a club transfer fee. In total, he spent a total of 3 years at the club. Matt made a total of 63 appearances for the club scoring 16 goals. In his final season at the club, he spent 2 months on loan at Stevenage scoring once in 8 appearances. Matt also enjoyed a short loan spell at Plymouth Argyle, where he scored 7 times in 14 appearances. While at Blackpool he helped them achieve promotion to League One.
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Yeovil have signed Diallang Jaiyesimi on a season-long loan from Norwich City >> https://www.ytfc.net/news/2018/june/signing--canary-flies-in-on-loan2/

The 20-year-old, winger - who can also operate in attacking midfield or as a striker spent last season on loan at league rivals Grimsby Town where he made 29 league appearances with 0 goals.

Lincoln sign Michael O'Connor.

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