League Two Transfers: 17 May 2018 – 9 Aug 2018

Cheltenham have signed Sean Long on a two-year deal from Lincoln City >> https://www.ctfc.com/news/2018/june/signing-sean-long/

The 23-year-old right-back started his career in England at Reading, after joining from Irish club side Cherry Orchard, and made his professional debut in August 2014. He had loan spells at Luton Town, Cambridge United and Braintree Town before joining Lincoln and played his part in the run to the National League Championship where he featured 16 times before joining the club permanently last summer. He played 26 times in The Imps first season back in the Football League, including the EFL Trophy final win over Shrewsbury at Wembley Stadium in April.  Long has represented the Republic of Ireland from Under-16 up to Under-21 level.
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Exeter City have signed Aaron Martin on a free transfer after leaving League One side Oxford United>> https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2018/june/AaronMartin/

The 28-year-old centre-back played 30 times for Oxford in the past two seasons. He spent time with the likes of Southampton, Birmingham City, Yeovil Town and Coventry City before moving to the Kassam Stadium.

Exeter City have signed Jonathan Forte after being released by Notts County >> https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2018/june/welcomeforte2/

The 31-year-old striker arrived at Notts County in 2016 and played 38 times scoring 10 goals for the Magpies in all competitions last season. He come through the ranks at Sheffield United where he made his debut in 2004 as a youngster before moving on to Scunthorpe United winning the League One play-offs in 2008–09, Southampton and Oldham Athletic, where he spent two seasons playing over 60 times.  Forte has scored 75 goals in 385 league appearances in total.
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Lincoln City have signed Grant Smith from National League side Boreham Wood on a two-year deal >> https://www.redimps.co.uk/news/2018/june/180621-grant-smith/

The 24-year-old goalkeeper started over 100 consecutive games for Boreham Wood, which included every game in the 2016–17 and 17–18 season keeping 18 clean sheets, Smith played in last month's National League play-off final against Tranmere. Smith had been invited on a three-day training camp with England C in October last season, and earned his first call-up shortly after.
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Newport County have signed Andrew Crofts on a one-year deal from League One side Scunthorpe >> https://www.newport-county.co.uk/news/2018/june/welcome-andrew-crofts/

The 34-year-old tough-tackling, no-nonsense midfielder and is able to play both in a holding role or in a more dynamic role. He started his career with Gillingham, before earning promotion to the Premier League with Norwich City in 2011.  Crofts spent a year at Premier league level with The Canaries before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Championship for 4 years then Charlton Athletic in League One. He has also represented Wales on 29 occasions, most recently featuring in last November’s friendly fixture with 2018 World Cup nation Panama. Crofts has scored 37 goals at Championship/League One level and made a total of 438 league appearances.
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Stevenage have signed Johnny Hunt from League Two side Mansfield Town >> https://www.stevenagefc.com/ne.....-efl-june-26th-2018/

The 27-year-old left-back who can also play on the left-wing made 18 league appearances for Mansfield last season after joining from Chester in May 2017 where he was ever-present in the 2015–16 and the 2016–17 seasons for the Blues. Hunt progressed through the Wrexham academy and made his debut for the Dragons in 2010 against Oxford United. He was part of the Wrexham side which won the FA Trophy in 2013. The match with Grimsby Town finished 1-1 after extra time and Hunt stepped up to coolly slot home the winning penalty in the shootout. He made over 100 appearances for the Wrexham, scoring 13 goals, before securing a move to League Two side Cambridge United prior to the 2014–15 season for an undisclosed fee.
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Tranmere Rovers have signed Paul Mullin from League Two side Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee >> https://tranmererovers.co.uk/news/rovers-sign-striker-mullin/

The 23-year-old striker scored 6 goals in 40 league appearances last season for Swindon. Having been at Liverpool and Everton as a youth, Mullin started his professional career at Huddersfield Town before spending three seasons at Morecambe in League Two where he scored a total of 25 goals in 122 appearances.

Tranmere Rovers have signed Manny Monthe for an undisclosed fee from League Two side Forest Green Rovers. >> https://tranmererovers.co.uk/news/monthe-signs-for-tranmere/

The 23-year-old centre-back join Tranmere on loan in February 2018 making 6 appearances, most notably at Wembley against Boreham Wood which gained us promotion to League Two. He came through the ranks at Queens Park Rangers before gaining first team experience at nearby non-league teams such as Hayes & Yeading United and Havant & Waterlooville. In 2016, he impressed during a spell at Bath City which resulted in him signing for Forest Green Rovers and being an important part of their promotion winning side.
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Yeovil Town have signed Nathan Baxter from Chelsea on a season-long loan >> https://www.ytfc.net/news/2018/june/signing--baxter-loaned-in-from-chelsea/

At Chelsea since the age of seven, claiming both the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League in his debut season as a scholar, The 19-year-old goalkeeper arrives for his first taste of EFL football, after picking up a host of end of season awards whilst on loan at Woking in the Vanarama National League in 2017–18 making 46 appearances.

Front page updated with Monday and Tuesday signings including Grimsby Town.

Colchester United have signed Luke Norris for an undisclosed fee from Swindon Town on a three-year deal >> https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2018/june/us-flash-luke-is-latest-addition/

The 25-year-old striker scored six goals in his first season in Wiltshire, he enjoyed his best campaign yet in 2017/18. He struck 13 times in 35 league games and added a further goal in the Checkatrade Trophy, having joined Swindon from Gillingham in 2016. He started out in Brentfords development squad, he went on to make three first team appearances and, after loan spells with Boreham Wood, Northampton and Dagenham.  He moved to Gillingham in July 2014 where he spent two years with the Kent side, scoring 14 times, before moving onto Swindon Town ahead of the 2016/17 campaign, joining for an undisclosed six figure fee.
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Crawley Town have signed Ollie Palmer on a two-year contract for a nominal fee from Lincoln City >> https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2018/june/26.01.18-ollie-palmer-signs/

The 26-year-old striker scored scoring 11 goals in 57 appearances for Lincoln last season.  He started out in the National League with Woking, Ollie joined Mansfield Town in 2013 and scored seven times in 60 appearances for the Stags. During his time at Field Mill, Ollie played 16 times for Grimsby Town on loan and scored eight goals in the National League. He then joined Leyton Orient in League Two where he made 73 appearances and scored 14 goals. He then moved to Luton Town on loan at the end of the 2016/17 campaign and netted a further four goals in 18 appearances for the Hatters.
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Morecambe have signed Jason Oswell from National League North side Stockport County on a two-year deal >> https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2018/june/shrimps-sign-striker-oswell/

The 25-year-old striker, has joined the Shrimps after scoring 29 goals in 47 appearances for Stockport last season. Oswell began his career as a junior with Crewe Alexandra and had spells with Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Rhyl before making his mark in the League of Wales, scoring 50 goals in 94 games for Newtown before moving to Stockport.

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Colchester United have signed Luke Norris for an undisclosed fee from Swindon Town on a three-year deal >> https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2018/june/us-flash-luke-is-latest-addition/

The 25-year-old striker scored six goals in his first season in Wiltshire, he enjoyed his best campaign yet in 2017/18. He struck 13 times in 35 league games and added a further goal in the Checkatrade Trophy, having joined Swindon from Gillingham in 2016. He started out in Brentfords development squad, he went on to make three first team appearances and, after loan spells with Boreham Wood, Northampton and Dagenham.  He moved to Gillingham in July 2014 where he spent two years with the Kent side, scoring 14 times, before moving onto Swindon Town ahead of the 2016/17 campaign, joining for an undisclosed six figure fee.
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Crawley Town have signed Ollie Palmer on a two-year contract for a nominal fee from Lincoln City >> https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2018/june/26.01.18-ollie-palmer-signs/

The 26-year-old striker scored scoring 11 goals in 57 appearances for Lincoln last season.  He started out in the National League with Woking, Ollie joined Mansfield Town in 2013 and scored seven times in 60 appearances for the Stags. During his time at Field Mill, Ollie played 16 times for Grimsby Town on loan and scored eight goals in the National League. He then joined Leyton Orient in League Two where he made 73 appearances and scored 14 goals. He then moved to Luton Town on loan at the end of the 2016/17 campaign and netted a further four goals in 18 appearances for the Hatters.
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Morecambe have signed Jason Oswell from National League North side Stockport County on a two-year deal >> https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2018/june/shrimps-sign-striker-oswell/

The 25-year-old striker, has joined the Shrimps after scoring 29 goals in 47 appearances for Stockport last season. Oswell began his career as a junior with Crewe Alexandra and had spells with Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Rhyl before making his mark in the League of Wales, scoring 50 goals in 94 games for Newtown before moving to Stockport.

Oswell looks a good signing for Morecambe. a better than 1 in 2 ratio albeit Stockport were a couple of levels down from L2.

Cambridge United have signed Reggie Lambe on a two-year contract following his release from League Two side Carlisle last season >> https://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/2018/june/lambe-signs/

The 27-year-old striker began his professional career in East Anglia with Ipswich Town, progressing through the youth ranks at Portman Road, making two appearances for the Tractor Boys before joining Toronto FC in 2012. During his season long stay in the Canadian capital he racked up over 50 games in the MLS and then switched to Swedish side Nyköpings BIS for a three month spell in 2014.

Ahead of the 2014/15 campaign, Lambe arrived back in England signing for Mansfield Town, where he played over 60 games for the Stags and scored ten goals. He moved to League Two rivals Carlisle United in 2016 and has added a further 80 games and 14 goals to his career tally over the last two seasons.

Meanwhile, the forward also boasts international honours having represented and his native Bermuda 28 times, for which he is currently the international captain and has found the net on six occasions.
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Carlisle United have signed Joe Fryer on a season-long loan from Championship side Middlesborough >> https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/june/fryercontract28june18/

The 22-year-old goalkeeper spent last season with the Cumbrians' League Two rivals Stevenage, making 32 appearances in all competitions.
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Crawley Town have signed Brian Galach on a three-year contract, with the option of a further year >> https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2018/june/28.06-brian-galach-signs/

The 17-year-old Poland born striker spent time in Leyton Orient's youth set-up but was on the books at Aldershot Town last season where he was a prolific marksman in their under-19s and under-23s last season, scoring more than 40 goals.
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Forest Green Rovers have signed Isaac Pearce following his release from newly promoted Premiership side Fulham >> https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/2018/young-forward-pearce-joins-fgr-after-successful-trial

The 19-year-old who can play as an attacking midfielder or striker, joined Fulham from Bristol Rovers in 2015 after a compensation package was agreed between the two clubs. He went on to make more than 40 appearances for the Under 18s and Under 23s but is now looking to take this opportunity to prove himself in League football.

Forest Green Rovers have signed Liam Shephard on a two-year deal from League One side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee >> https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/2018/forest-green-land-league-one-full-back-shephard

The 23-year-old right-back came through Swansea City’s Academy before signing his first professional contract at the start of the 2013/14 season. After three loan spells with Yeovil, where he was awarded Young Player of the Year in League One, Shephard joined Peterborough last summer. Shephard started 23 League One games for Peterborough last term.
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Newport County have signed Tyler Hornby-Forbes on a one-year deal following his release by Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion >> https://www.newport-county.co.uk/news/2018/june/welcome-tyler-forbes/

The 22-year-old right-wing-back began his career as a youth player at the Preston North End Academy before securing a move Fleetwood Town in 2014 following the end of his scholarship.  Hornby-Forbes scored two goals in 38 appearances for Fleetwood in League One and his performances earned him a big move to then-Championship outfit Brighton in 2016, but to make a first-team appearance for the Seagulls and, after a loan spell at Accrington Stanley last season he was released last month.
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Port Vale have signed Idris Kanu on a season-long from League One side Peterborough >> https://www.port-vale.co.uk/news/2018/june/kanu-and-vassell-join-the-valiants/

The 18-year-old striker who can also play out wide was in West Ham's academy before moving to Aldershot Town where he scored 3 goals in 29 appearances. He joined Peterborough on a three year contract last summer and made three starts and 24 substitute appearances for them last season with no goals scored.

Port Vale have signed Theo Vassell a one-year contract from National League side Gateshead >> https://www.port-vale.co.uk/news/2018/june/kanu-and-vassell-join-the-valiants/

The 21-year-old began his career at Stoke City's as centre-back coming through Stoke's academy, but has made a name for himself at right-back, before signing for Oldham Athletic. He then had spells at Walsall and Chester before featuring 35 times for Gateshead in the National League during the 2017/18 campaign scoring two goals in 34 league appearances.
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Yeovil Town have signed  Gary Warren on a two-year deal from Inverness Caledonian Thistle after his  >> https://www.ytfc.net/news/2018/june/signing--glovers-capture-warren/

The 33-year-old centre-back played non-league football in the West Country for Mangotsfield United and Team Bath before leaving in 2009 to Newport, helping the club win promotion to the Conference and reach the FA Trophy final at Wembley before departing for after a season in the football league in 2012and spent six successful years in Scotland with Inverness, including lifting the Scottish Challenge Cup as club captain.

Nice one Nelly. Appreciate you keeping this thread updated.

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Cambridge United have signed Reggie Lambe on a two-year contract following his release from League Two side Carlisle last season >> https://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/2018/june/lambe-signs/

The 27-year-old striker began his professional career in East Anglia with Ipswich Town, progressing through the youth ranks at Portman Road, making two appearances for the Tractor Boys before joining Toronto FC in 2012. During his season long stay in the Canadian capital he racked up over 50 games in the MLS and then switched to Swedish side Nyköpings BIS for a three month spell in 2014.
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Pedant alert (and I know it's not you writing this stuff Nelly): Toronto is not the Canadian capital.

Macclesfield Town have signed Fiacre Kelleher on a season-long loan from League One side Oxford United >> https://www.mtfc.co.uk/news/kelleher-agrees-loan-deal

The 19-year-old centre-back played 38 times on loan for National League side Solihull Moors in 2017-18. Kelleher started his career at Irish side Avondale, before he was snapped up by Scottish giants Celtic in the summer of 2012. Two years later, he made his debut for his country as he starred in the Ireland’s Under 19 victory over the Netherlands and made 9 appearances scoring one goal so far for his country. After winning the Scottish Youth Cup, he move on loan to Scottish League One Peterhead scoring 3 goals in 25 appearances, before signing a on a two-year deal with Oxford having not made an apperance yet from Scottish champions Celtic.
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Mansfield Town have signed Tyler Walker on a season-long loan from Championship side Nottingham Forest >> https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2018/june/stags-make-treble-swoop/

The 21-year-old striker made 33 appearances scoring 3 goals in total for Forest in the Championship, largely from the substitutes’ bench, since making his debut for the Reds in March 2015. He has had spells at Burton Albion, Stevenage, Port Vale and Bolton Wanderers over the last two seasons, scoring 6 goals in 25 appearances.  He is the son of Des Walker.

Mansfield Town have signed Otis Khan on a two year deal, after an agreed undisclosed fee with  League Two side Yeovil >> https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2018/june/stags-make-treble-swoop/

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder began his career at Manchester United before joining Sheffield United’s academy, where he made two first team appearances, and went on to play for Buxton, Matlock Town and Barrow on loan. He joined Barnsley in January 2016 before moving to Yeovil that summer and has gone on to make 67 appearances for the Glovers during that time, scoring 22 goals in the process.

Mansfield Town have signed Craig Davies on a two year deal, after an agreed undisclosed fee with relegated League Two side Oldham >> https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2018/june/stags-make-treble-swoop/

The 32-year-old striker Davies. Davies netted 14 times for his previous club Oldham. After spending two seasons at the Oxford, he moved to Hellas Verona in Italy’s Serie B during 2006-07 before going on loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers midway through that campaign. In 2007, Davies made a permanent move to Oldham Athletic, which also saw a prolific loan spell at Stockport County. A permanent move to Brighton followed two years later, and that period included loan stays at Yeovil Town and Port Vale. A 2010 switch to Chesterfield saw him notch 23 goals in 41 games, and a two-year spell at Championship side Barnsley followed that, where he scored 19 goals in 60 appearances. He then switched to Bolton Wanderers in the same division for a two-year spell, including a loan stay at Preston, before making the switch to Wigan in 2015 and helping them win the League One title last season. He is a former Wales International.
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Tranmere Rovers have signed defender Jake Caprice from National League side Leyton Orient on a two year contract >> https://tranmererovers.co.uk/news/defender-caprice-joins-tranmere/

The 25-year-old right-back began his career in the youth system at Crystal Palace and after one season as a professional with the Eagles he signed for Blackpool in 2012. He gained experience in loan spells at Dagenham & Redbridge, St Mirren, Tamworth and then joined Lincoln City in 2014. Caprice spent two seasons with Woking in the National League where his performances earned him the move to Leyton Orient.

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Pedant alert (and I know it's not you writing this stuff Nelly): Toronto is not the Canadian capital.

There's 4 people who disagree that Toronto isn't the capital of Canada. Unbelievable when they could Google it the muppets.

Morecambe have signed James Sinclair on a one-year contract after he was released from Swedish top tier side Östersunds FK >> https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2018/june/james-sinclair-signs-for-morecambe/

The 30-year-old who can play at right-back / wing-back, right-wing, and right-midfield or as a 9 / 10 striker began his career with Bolton and made made two Premier League appearances in 2007. Since then he has had spells with Sektia Res Tziona in Israel, Seville FC in Puerto Rico and Polonia Bytom in Poland before joining Swedish clubs Ljungskille and Östersunds. He has scored 9 goals in 131 appearances in the various leagues >> https://int.soccerway.com/players/james-sinclair/16080/

Morecambe have signed Andrew Tutte on a two-year contract after he was released from relegated League Two side Bury >> https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2018/june/andrew-tutte-signs-for-morecambe/

The 27-year-old ball winning and holding midfielder (DMF), he spent 4 years at Bury and scored 9 goals in 116 league apperances in a side that achieved automatic promotion from League 2 in 2014/15 making 48 appearances for the Shakers that season.  The Manchester City academy graduate enjoyed spells on loan with Rochdale, Shrewsbury and Yeovil before returning to Rochdale on a permanent deal in 2011. Tutte has scored 21 goals in 228 league appearances through his career.

Updated front page with the latest three days of signings i.e. Thursday through to Saturday.

Blimey, Morecambe are bringing them in by the bus load.