National League news - November 2018

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BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions.

You can catch up with all of the National League news from October here. Meanwhile, check out the gossip page for the latest rumours and see our list of the latest manager ins and outs.

29 November

Midfielder Astley Mulholland has been released from his Barrow contract by mutual consent. The 30-year-old made three league appearances for the club this season.

27 November

Maidstone United have signed Ebbsfleet United winger Sean Shields on an initial one-month loan deal, with the view to a permanent transfer.

Sutton United midfielder Dan Wishart, 26, has also joined the Stones on a permanent deal.

26 November

Wrexham have signed Fleetwood Town striker Bobby Grant, 28, on loan until January - read more.

Dagenham & Redbridge have signed Ebbsfleet centre-back Kenny Clark, 30, on a deal until June 2021. Clark began his career with the Daggers before leaving the club in 2006.

Meanwhile, Ebbsfleet have added ex-Gillingham striker Cody McDonald, 32, to their squad. McDonald was a free agent after leaving AFC Wimbledon at the end of last season.

Maidenhead United have re-signed Barnet striker Dave Tarpey on loan until 1 January. Tarpey's 45 goals in 2016-17 helped Maidenhead win promotion to the National League.

AFC Fylde have signed striker Arthur Gnahoua on loan from Shrewsbury Town until January. Former Kidderminster forward Gnahoua, 26, made 22 appearances last season for the League One Shrews.

24 November

Salford City have signed 24-year-old midfielder Liam Nolan on loan from League One club Accrington Stanley until January.

Havant & Waterlooville striker Alfie Pavey, 23, has joined fellow National League side Dover Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

23 November

Aldershot have brought in striker Reece Grant from Braintree Town. Grant scored 17 goals in all competitions for the club.

Meanwhile, Braintree have signed 25-year-old midfielder Courtney Richards from National League North bottom club Nuneaton Borough, who have also parted company with manager Nicky Eaden by mutual consent. His assistant Lee Fowler has been put in charge.

Sutton United have signed striker Darren McQueen from Ebbsfleet United on a permanent basis. The 23-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee. Sutton have also signed Brandon Thomas-Asante from MK Dons on a two-month loan deal.

Bromley have signed striker Jack Barham, 22, on a 30-day loan deal from National League rivals Barnet.

Meanwhile, Dover Athletic have extended striker Bobby-Joe Taylor's loan from Bromley until the end of the season. The 23-year-old has made four appearances since moving to the Crabble in October.

Chesterfield have signed forward Jordan Hallam, 20, on a one-month loan deal from Championship side Sheffield United, while Bradley Barry has been recalled from his loan with Dover Athletic.

Maidenhead United have signed 20-year-old midfielder Reece Cole from Championship side Brentford until 1 January.

19 November

Harrogate Town have signed long-serving Hartlepool United midfielder Michael Woods. The 28-year-old leaves Pools after four years - he made 160 appearances and scored 18 goals for the club.

17 November

Maidstone United defender Seth Twumasi has left the club to join National League rival Maidenhead United. The 28-year-old made 14 appearances for the Stones this season.

16 November

Ebbsfleet United coaches Michael Jordan, Stacy Long and Aaron McLean have all left the National League club.

Braintree Town have signed Dover defender Ejiro Okosieme and Reading goalkeeper George Legg, plus Southend duo Taylor Curran and Norman Wabo.

15 November

Striker Craig Dundas has returned to Sutton United for a third spell. Dundas, 37, who played for United from 2007-09 and 2010-18, rejoins the club from National League South side Hampton & Richmond.

Forward Joe Leesley, 24, has agreed a two-year contract extension with Harrogate Town, extending his stay with the club until 2022.

Accrington Stanley winger Erico Sousa, 23, has had his loan with Barrow extended by a further month. The Bluebirds have also signed former Swansea City midfielder Kemy Agustien, 32, on a short-term deal until January.

Defender Tyrone Williams has signed a new contract with Solihull Moors, keeping the 24-year-old with the National League side until the end of the 2019-20 season.

13 November

Doncaster Rovers winger Alex Kiwomya, 22, has had his loan spell with Chesterfield extended until 12 December.

10 November

Aldershot Town have signed Reading midfielder Josh Barrett, 20, on a one-month loan.

9 November

Forward Mohamed Bettamer, 25, has joined Barnet from fellow National League club Braintree Town on a deal until the end of the season.

Hartlepool United have signed forward Tyrone O'Neill, 19, on loan from Middlesbrough until the end of December. He could make his debut against Gillingham in the FA Cup first round.

Maidstone United have signed midfielder Aryan Tajbakhsh following his recent release by Dover Athletic. The 28-year-old is available for Saturday's FA Cup tie against League Two club Macclesfield.

8 November

Ebbsfleet United have named former Woking and Dagenham & Redbridge boss Garry Hill as their new manager, replacing Daryl McMahon - read more.

Midfielder Jonathan Smith has joined Chesterfield on an 18-month deal after having his Stevenage contract terminated by mutual consent. The 32-year-old had been on loan with the Spireites.

7 November

Daryl McMahon has left his position as Ebbsfleet United manager "by mutual consent", ending a three-and-a-half-year spell in charge - read more.

Stoke City have loaned defender James Butler to Hartlepool United on a deal which will expire in mid-January. The 18-year-old centre-half came to the attention of Pools while on-loan to FA Cup opponents Kidsgrove.

Maidenhead United have signed Bristol Rovers defender Alfie Kilgour in an initial one-month loan deal. The 20-year-old could make his debut in Saturday's home FA Cup first round tie against Portsmouth.

6 November

Braintree Town have re-appointed Hakan Hayrettin as manager following a successful spell in caretaker charge. The 48-year-old was sacked in his first spell following Braintree's relegation from the National League in 2017 - read more.

Eastleigh have named Jason Bristow as assistant manager to new boss Ben Strevens.

AFC Fylde midfielder Joe Cardle, 31, has left the club by mutual consent. The Scot made 17 appearances after joining the Coasters in the summer.

5 November

Eastleigh have appointed Ben Strevens as their new manager. Strevens, 38, had been in caretaker charge following Andy Hessenthaler's move to Dover - read more.

3 November

Solihull Moors duo Callum Coyle, 19, and Dan Sweeney, 20, have signed new 18-month deals with the National League club.

1 November

National League side Dagenham & Redbridge have signed striker Conor Wilkinson on loan from League One club Gillingham until January.

The 6ft 3in, 23-year-old Republic of Ireland youth international began his career as a trainee at Millwall and has gone on to feature for clubs including Bolton, Oldham and Barnsley.

Dover Athletic have signed Gillingham centre-back Ryan Huckle, 18, on a month's loan.

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