Non-League Paper

VICS TO REMAIN, BUT NO MERGER

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
3 May 2020

By Neil Harvey
WITTON Albion and Northwich Victoria have extended their groundshare agreement to the end of the 2025/26 season – but flatly deny any suggestions of a merger.
The deal ensured the North West Counties Vics will continue playing at nearby Wincham Park for the next five seasons but it is solely a business decision, according to Witton chairman John Salmon.
“Groundshares make commercial sense, it’s a two-way street,” he said. “In this case, we receive much-needed income and assistance with maintenance on the ground, whilst they have a stable home.
&l...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Non-League Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

More in Non-League Paper

Gritty Town deny Rovers

Forest Green coach Jonathan Gould insisted his side dropped two points after high-flying Harrogate Town staged a remarkable second-half comeback to deny Rovers victory in a pulsating lunchtime encounter.
It’s derby honours for Milly

Delighted Chris Millington praised his Solihull Moors side’s resilience after coming back from an early goal to beat West Midlands rivals Kidderminster Harriers at Damson Park.
Ross revels in cup bid to hunt Foxes!

Ross Jenkins reckons his Oxford City side fully deserve their place in the FA Cup spotlight – but won’t be fazed by the big occasion.
Clark has big fear for Heed

By Neil Harvey Gateshead interim boss Ben Clark admits he is concerned the Heed could cease to exist if their proposed takeover collapses. Clark – a club legend from his playing days but who says he doesn’t want to succeed Lee Cattermole permanently – said he is fearful if the...