Nalis Posted 27 March 2020 Share Posted 27 March 2020 Likelihood is players at that level would have holidays etc booked and which tget would prioritise over their club, meaning you'll get a lot of bit part line ups running out and possibly even some clubs in mid table forfeiting their matches. Finishing the seasons is the right thing to do and there is no perfect solution but maybe the above was factored in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 27 March 2020 Share Posted 27 March 2020 The real reason is that a number of clubs have contracted players. With no income, the clubs can't service these contracts. Which foolishly are paying such an amount that there are players at this level which work part-time because their football pays so well hence their reliance on it and they won't forego their associated wages. Bottom line is about 70% of clubs at those levels will be fine - particularly where they own their facilities or have a sensible lease but those which gamble on contracted players and rented stadiums are feeling the pinch (**cough Nuneaton again cough**). Some clubs don't have access to their pitches from May until September. I still personally believe that 2020 should be used to complete the season from say September/October and then a tailored fixture list in the first half of 2021 to suit. Additionally in the background, the FA were due to perform another re-structuring. I suppose that ruled out the option of a shorter season next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 27 March 2020 Share Posted 27 March 2020 12 hours ago, Kitchandro said: Incredibly unfair and downright disrespectful decision. It's such a rash thing to do when we need to just be patient and see how things pan out with this. What is the point in cancelling a season when we don't even know if we'll have a next season? Three clubs I feel really sorry for are Vauxhall Motors and Jersey Bulls who are already promoted. Then Halesowen who from Step 4 are in the Trophy Semi-Finals. Plus the clubs in the Vase semi-finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted 27 March 2020 Share Posted 27 March 2020 Totally ludicrous decision. The season should finish regardless and should it end up being February 2020 for example then so be it, you structure any gaps in the months to suit, extra cup competitions or play offs perhaps (if it wouldn't be too late to change the system). Outrageous in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemunky Posted 27 March 2020 Share Posted 27 March 2020 Certainly an unforgettable season for Notts fans. First season in non league football, almost didn't have a team at all and now, well.... I just miss football, even the matches I can't see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleronnie Posted 27 March 2020 Share Posted 27 March 2020 Just shows the contempt the FA for the lower leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperEadem Posted 30 March 2020 Share Posted 30 March 2020 Hinckley have agreed a ground share with Barwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxford blue Posted 30 March 2020 Share Posted 30 March 2020 On 24/03/2020 at 16:55, Tuna said: United Counties League, Northern Counties East League, Midland League etc. Decision stilll to be ratified as 66 clubs ask for this to be reconsidered: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52098137 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_horns Posted 30 March 2020 Share Posted 30 March 2020 Start of potential legal action if the FA don't reverse their decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperEadem Posted 30 March 2020 Share Posted 30 March 2020 Burbage have gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 31 March 2020 Author Share Posted 31 March 2020 The National League Board met earlier today and has reviewed its prior decision to suspend the competition until at least 3rd April 2020. In consideration of the very serious and unprecedented national public health emergency caused by the coronavirus, the Board has taken the decision to suspend the National League, National League North and National League South competitions indefinitely. The National League is currently obtaining specialist legal advice, is consulting regularly with The Football Association and other stakeholders, and is committed to involving its member clubs in a pending decision on how best to conclude the 2019/20 season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 9 April 2020 Author Share Posted 9 April 2020 (edited) Edited 9 April 2020 by Tuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 22 April 2020 Share Posted 22 April 2020 The National League is to end indefinitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaidno Posted 22 April 2020 Share Posted 22 April 2020 This could get messy. I can't imagine Barrow and Harrogate being too happy about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voll Blau Posted 22 April 2020 Share Posted 22 April 2020 Gutted for Barrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemunky Posted 22 April 2020 Share Posted 22 April 2020 Notts County Football Club Board statement: Our board of directors have issued the following statement after the National League today announced that the majority of its clubs have voted to cancel the remaining matches of the 2019-20 season, with a further vote to follow on how the outcomes of the campaign should be decided. We would like to place on record our disappointment that the 2019-20 Vanarama National League season has been brought to a premature end. While we appreciate the views of other clubs and respect the overall outcome of this vote as a representation of opinion across the three divisions, our stance has always been that the National League should operate in tandem with the EFL due to the intrinsic link between the two leagues. We were therefore opposed to this vote being imposed – particularly as there was no clear indication of what the next steps would be in terms of deciding the conclusion of the season, including end-of-season play-offs and matters concerning promotion and relegation. We have written to the National League on a number of occasions over the past month with detailed, constructive and well-considered options for how we believe the league can be concluded, thus giving clubs involved at both ends of the table a fair opportunity to compete for what they deserve. One of such proposals would lead to clubs in less promising or precarious positions being able to conclude their season once and for all, leaving the others to resolve matters in the spirit of the competition over a short time period. We thank the National League for allowing us to submit our thoughts and hope they are duly considered by the board and its executive to enable them to provide a fair way of deciding these huge outcomes in the next stage of voting. To be clear, while all remaining scheduled league matches have been cancelled, we are not ruling out a return to action in some form between now and the formal conclusion of the 2019-20 campaign. We will therefore continue to ask our players to train remotely and, as a club, we’ll make sure we’re ready to resume our push for promotion if we’re given the opportunity we feel we and others deserve. We’d also like to advise our supporters that no decision has yet been taken by the FA on how this season’s Trophy campaign will be concluded. We’re mindful that hundreds of our fans purchased tickets for the first leg of our semi-final away to Harrogate Town and appreciate their patience. As soon as we have an update on what’s planned for the competition, we’ll circulate it. In the meantime we look forward to hearing from the National League with regards to what the next round of voting will entail, with the continued hope that our fight for an immediate return to the EFL isn’t over. Stay home, stay safe and thank you for your amazing continued support. https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news...xtures-220420/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterpool Posted 22 April 2020 Share Posted 22 April 2020 6 hours ago, isaidno said: This could get messy. I can't imagine Barrow and Harrogate being too happy about this. I wonder if they'll look to sue the national league... can imagine they may try and find some legal loophole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 23 April 2020 Share Posted 23 April 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, isaidno said: This could get messy. I can't imagine Barrow and Harrogate being too happy about this. York top of North too, only a couple clear of 2nd but they've had a lot of issues recently coupled with back to back relegations and are 14 clear of 8th. BPA 12 points from safety yet gonna stay up. Barrow, only 4 clear of 2nd, but about 15 ahead of 8th. I mean I'm pleased Chesterfield won't go down but it's not fair. This is why I'm not for just voiding a season. So many sides within distance of promotion and it's gonna get scrapped. Edited 23 April 2020 by Fox92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 23 April 2020 Share Posted 23 April 2020 7 hours ago, Fox92 said: York top of North too, only a couple clear of 2nd but they've had a lot of issues recently coupled with back to back relegations and are 14 clear of 8th. BPA 12 points from safety yet gonna stay up. Barrow, only 4 clear of 2nd, but about 15 ahead of 8th. I mean I'm pleased Chesterfield won't go down but it's not fair. This is why I'm not for just voiding a season. So many sides within distance of promotion and it's gonna get scrapped. If they go on points per game, King's Lynn will overtake York because of their two games in hand. Surely you just promoted Barrow to make it 72 again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 27 April 2020 Author Share Posted 27 April 2020 I think we'll hear soon what the second vote will reveal on "sporting outcomes" for this season, but I fully expect it to go null and void and certainly no promotion or relegation. Goes without saying I'm gutted for anyone In with a real shout of promotion but for every compelling argument there is for promoting a team on ppg, you can't really have promotion without relegation and the likes of Fylde and Ebbsfleet can argue that they deserve a chance of staying up with 10 games left. It's within the national league's rules to null and void if teams cannot complete the season for any reason and think they'll go for what they consider to be the simplest solution irrespective of any potential legal ramifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemunky Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 Long time with no news here. Just got an email from NCFC saying we will be hearing this week as to what will be happening in regards to the rest of this season. Obviously hoping for playoffs. The club has asked season ticket holders to not ask for refunds, if they can manage it financially. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxford blue Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 This article on Billy Kee is well worth reading: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/08/billy-kee-interview-accrington-stanley-burton-footballer-bricklayer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 11 June 2020 Share Posted 11 June 2020 For anyone interested in non-league/local teams, there's a podcast on AFC Hinckley where they interview players etc. A fairly interesting listen, hearing about the careers of players bouncing around non-league and their experiences with lockdown and football in general. https://open.spotify.com/show/0IhyrKESV5RlAc5s1Yo2U3?si=93EBWwHNRcGOsy7TmFVG9A http://spotify:show:0IhyrKESV5RlAc5s1Yo2U3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaidno Posted 14 June 2020 Share Posted 14 June 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53020825 If the league is decided on PPG , Barrow would be promoted to League 2. Notts would have a home play off semi final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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