Northwich Victoria have been dealt a major blow with the news that striker Jonny Allan will miss the rest of the season with a broken leg. Allan, 23, broke a tibia and fibula after scoring the Vics' equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Weymouth on Saturday.
He scored 24 times for Northwich to help them to promotion last season.
Meanwhile, former Chesterfield and Macclesfield defender Steve Payne has left Northwich after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.