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County trio heading for exit

25 Jun 2009 - 06:59:33

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Stockport County duo James Tunnicliffe and Gary Dicker are on the verge of moving to League One rivals Brighton.

The administrators currently in charge of the Hatters have also revealed that Matty McNeil is holding talks with a League Two club.

A spokesman for administrators Leonard Curtis said: "Brighton and Hove Albion have begun discussions with James Tunnicliffe and Gary Dicker, although a transfer of either player has yet to be agreed.

"As with the sale of Tommy Rowe in May, this decision has been necessary in order to raise the funds which are required to pay ongoing critical trading costs, including wages.

"As previously stated, an agreement has been reached in principle with the Jim Melrose consortium.

"This follows protracted negotiations with several other bidders, who either failed to raise the necessary funding or who simply withdrew their interest.

"The Melrose deal is still subject to them agreeing terms with the landlord and while we understand that the commercial terms of the lease are agreed, we believe that the landlord is seeking certain assurances with regard to the future operation of the business going forward."