BASINGSTOKE Town are still looking for a taker for battling midfielder Steve 'Taffy' Richardson, who is available on a free transfer.

Dorchester have shown an interest but Salisbury City have ruled out a move for the Poole-based player because they cannot afford his wages.

Richardson has missed Stoke's recent friendlies because of a slight tear in the muscle above the knee but he should be fit within a week.

Stoke's assistant boss Pete Peters said: "I hope we get something fixed up soon. Taffy's very enthusiastic about his football and he wouldn't want to be hanging around on the sidelines for too long."

Last night's results

Farnborough 0 Saints XI 2

Eastleigh 2 Poole 3

Weekend friendlies

Tonight

Amesbury Town v Bournemouth Poppies (7.45).

Salisbury v Gravesend & Northfleet (7.45)

Tomorrow

AFC Basingstoke v Gosport

Bashley v Wimborne

Basingstoke Town v Hayes.

Bognor Regis Town v Aldershot

Brockenhurst v Lymington Town

Eastleigh v Staines

Gosport v Tadley

Met Police v Havant & W'looville

Winchester City v BAT

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