National League South

ROBINS DEMAND TROPHY ANSWERS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 December 2020

By Jon Couch

BEMUSED: Derek Graham

ANGRY Frome Town chiefs have demanded ‘further discussions’ with the FA after being kicked out of the FA Trophy over their reluctance to make a five-hour midweek FA Trophy trip to Maidstone amid Covid concerns.
In an open letter penned to the FA, Derek Graham, chairman of the Somerset-based side told how the Robins objected to having to travel to their rearranged third-round tie in Kent – a Tier 4 area – going against Government protocol.
But, in response, the FA stated the game must be played within the five-day postponement win...

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