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National League news – October 2024

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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.

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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