National League North Open Letter

[KM Red]

Originally Posted by Jaded

From the OP "The meeting considered the impact of the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round on the contractual status of players, many of whom have contracts that begin on the ‘commencement of the football season’. We are sure you are aware that clubs wrote these contracts based on information provided by the FA via the National League. The issue is, that should there be a delay to the National League North season then these contracts would be activated by the FA Cup fixture. This would leave clubs exposed to having to pay these players for the rest of the season with obvious financial implications."

Presumably these contracts are more common in the NLN and NLS than in our division, but looks like a significant amount start when the first ball is kicked.

A lot of clubs would have a better chance of survival if the season was cancelled depending on how many contracted players have a Covid clause written in to their contracts. Not sure what our situation is in this regard but I guess now we are mega wealthy we will bo OK either way.

[fluffysheepsupporter]

Originally Posted by Hometown Unicorn

Apparently National League clubs are 13 to 11 in favour of starting on time, but the National League do not consider this to be enough of a majority.

Is your source current?

[KM Red]

Originally Posted by fluffysheepsupporter

Is your source current?

https://twitter.com/OllieHolt22/stat...25794911907841

[Jaded]

Originally Posted by KM Red

A lot of clubs would have a better chance of survival if the season was cancelled depending on how many contracted players have a Covid clause written in to their contracts. Not sure what our situation is in this regard but I guess now we are mega wealthy we will bo OK either way.

Fingers crossed. I’ll certainly be relieved if we stay in business, but will sympathise with fans of teams who go to the wall. Sadly, I’m expecting a fair few to not make it. Would be great to see money filter down from the premier league but not holding my breath!

[Barrett's Stepover]

Looks like our season will start as planned
https://mobile.twitter.com/danroan/s...59005848244228
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[TheTyphoon]

Originally Posted by Barrett's Stepover

Looks like our season will start as planned
https://mobile.twitter.com/danroan/s...59005848244228
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Fingers crossed. I'd happily pay £20 for a streamed game though, why aren't people all over this?