McFarland helped Burton Albion pip both sides to the title before stepping down as caretaker manager.

BBC: McFarland expects close encounter

The 25-year-old Congolese forward has already rejected switches to Shrewsbury, Burton Albion, Southend and Bradford.

BBC: Hereford defeat would 'upset' Cobblers chairman Cardoza

The 2-0 win over Northwich Victoria on Saturday set up a play-off encounter with Burton Albion, who finished fifth.

BBC: Quinn hails Cambridge turnaround

Phillips looks set to keep his place in the starting 11 for Saturday's match with Burton Albion at the Abbey.

BBC: Brabin calls on strikers to react

The former Oxford, Wolves, Oldham and Stockport frontman could make his debut against his hometown club Burton Albion at Vale Park on Tuesday.

BBC: Craig Davies happy to play for Micky Adams at Port Vale

Brown appeared just three times for League Two side Burton Albion this season but has joined Wrexham on a short-term deal after training at the Racecourse.

BBC: Arron Brown in as Lamine Sakho leaves Wrexham

As rumours continue over who will be the new manager, Burton Albion's Chairman Ben Robinson told BBC Radio Shropshire he had not been approached by Shrewsbury Town to speak to Nigel Clough.

BBC: McIlroy to stay as Morecambe boss

Northampton Town Football Club are offering bacon rolls and hot drinks as a reward to any volunteers who can help clear snow on Saturday morning, ahead of their match with Burton Albion.

BBC: Northamptonshire snow: 110 schools shut

Caretaker managers Geoff Horsfield and Mark Grew achieved their first victory in charge of Vale, a 2-1 success against Burton Albion on Monday, to strengthen their grip on fourth position in League Two.

BBC: Three in frame for Port Vale manager's job

And he had only managed a couple of youth team outings before being thrust into Town's League Two opener against Burton Albion as a late stand-in when summer signing Kris Bright's international clearance came through too late.

BBC: Hibbert makes sharp Shrews start