Scarborough today lost newest recruit Jim Dobbin to Grimsby Town after just one game.

Boro boss Mick Wadsworth said he was unwilling to block the move for Dobbin, taken from Doncaster on Friday, after he was offered a contract and a coaching role at Grimsby.

"He was only on non-contract here and he was at Grimsby for ten years. They have offered him a chance to coach and more money. We could not promise him anything for next season. It would be unfair to say 'you cannot go'," said Wadsworth.

"He helped us out by getting a point at Swansea on Saturday. But Ian Snodin came through a reserve game last night and I never envisaged playing them both in the same side."

Wadsworth revealed he was eager to make a deadline day loan signing to bolster the club's attacking strength as they strive for promotion to Division Two.

The move was prompted by a double injury blow, with Jamie Mitchell picking up a calf injury in the reserves' 6-0 victory over Doncaster last night and Liam Robinson still suffering with his Achilles problem.

Former Boro winger Shaun Murray, who joined Bradford City after 29 games at Scarborough in 1993/4, was today linked with a possible return to the McCain Stadium.

One man leaving Valley Parade is winger Peter Beagrie, who is joining his former club Everton on loan until the end of the season. Also leaving Bradford is Eddie Younds, who has joined Charlton for £500,000.

Matthew Russell, son of Scarborough chairman John Russell, has joined Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

Former York City goalkeeper Dean Kiely will soon face competition for his place at Bury after the Shakers signed West Ham's Les Sealey on a free transfer. Sealey will remaining on the Upton Park coaching staff until required by his new club.

Derby County have completed the signing of Norwegian international midfielder Lars Bohinen from Blackburn for £1.45million.Much-travelled striker Steve Claridge, 31, is on his way from Leicester to Wolves in a £400,000 deal.

Bristol City have rejected a £400,000 bid from Manchester City for striker Shaun Goater.

The Robins former York City manager John Ward is hoping to sign Oldham's Sean McCarthy on loan.

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of 22-year-old Swansea midfielder Christian Edwards. The Division One high-fliers will pay Swansea £175,000 for the player who was on loan at the City Ground earlier in the season.

Liverpool central defender Neil Ruddock is pondering a move to QPR and Sasa Curcic is hoping to complete his £1m transfer from Aston Villa to Crystal Palace today.

Other deals today included: Scott Partridge (Cardiff to Torquay), Neil Gregory (Ipswich to Colchester United £50,000), Russell Watkinson (Southampton to Millwall), Neil Harris (Cambridge City to Millwall £30,000 appearance-linked fee), Kieron Durkan (Stockport County to Macclesfield £15,000), Chris Wilder (Bradford City to Sheffield United £150,000), Lee Sinnott (Oldham to Bradford City on loan), Steve McAnespie (Fulham to Bradford City on loan).

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