Meanwhile, Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade was impressed with Arsenal, describing them as "ruthless".

BBC: Arsenal's Arsene Wenger prioritises league over FA Cup

"The letter has been done, " said Scarborough manager Russell Slade, who was previously first-team coach at the Sixfields Stadium.

BBC: Northampton reported to FA

"We didn't play our best football and I was disappointed we kept turning the ball over, " manager Russell Slade said.

BBC: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger worried by fixture list

Yeovil boss Russell Slade had offered Stewart a player-coach role in a bid to get him to stay at Huish Park.

BBC: Grecians sign up striker Stewart

The 54-year-old had been the favourite to take on the job at the Withdean Stadium following the dismissal of Russell Slade in early November.

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