COVID-19 PLANS DEVISED

FA prepares to avoid third curtailment

- David Richardson

PROGRESS has been made over Covid-19 contingency plans ahead of the new season – and clubs can give their views on the latest update.

The FA have outlined their current thinking and proposals to Step 3-6 leagues and clubs.

The Alliance Leagues Committee, made up of representatives from the National League, Northern Premier League, Isthmian League and Southern League, as well as the Leagues Committee and leagues at Step 5 and 6 have been working with the FA Executive to devise what is to happen in the event of more interruptions tin 202122.

After two disrupted campaigns, with no promotion and relegation across the Trident Leagues and movement at Steps 5 and 6 only due to the restructure, the Committee has devised several Approaches to prevent a third consecutive season being curtailed or declared null and void.

Their primary objection is to ensure promotion and relegation at all Steps and protect and maintain the sporting integrity and stability of the National League System.