Scarborough were hoping to resolve a possible glitch in Chris Tate's proposed £25,000 move to York City's Division Three rivals Leyton Orient, where he is presently on loan.

The problem concerns a contractual issue between Tate and the Seadogs - although a settlement figure had apparently been agreed, a date for payment had not.

Meanwhile, Scarborough striker Steve Brodie scored twice as an FA XI beat the UniBond League Select XI 4-0 at Lancaster City. Boro keeper Andy Woods featured on as a half-time substitute.