Fans Forum

Decision not to extend is dangerous

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 March 2024

FANS’ FORUM

FA chiefs, league committees and their dignitaries, both local and national, need to understand that this has been an exceptional year when it comes to the weather.
Their decision to refuse to extend the 2023- 24 season to allow clubs to fulfil their fixtures has far-reaching consequences right across the game and their hideous stance that they are the most important people within the game has just made a bad situation even worse.
As a result of their complete contempt for the horrendous situation that clubs, players and fans have found themselves in this season, ...

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