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Q & A: Non-League player contracts

The NLP talks to the FA’s Andy Ambler regarding the recent changes to player contracts in the Non-League game.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
23 April 2023

ANDY AMBLER -FA DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL GAME RELATIONS

ANDY, why does The FA have a specific Non-League Player Contract in place for the National League System [NLS]?
It’s vitally important to have a mandated standard-form contract at this level of English football. It’s primarily in place to protect and support the players and the clubs and it promotes contractual stability within the National League System. Standard-form contracts are also mandated by the Premier League and the EFL and are used by clubs and players participating in their leagues.
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