The stance of National League, North and South clubs ahead of vote on the season

The stance of National League, North and South clubs ahead of vote on whether or not to end the 2020/21 season has listed.

From Monday, National League clubs will decide if the campaign should continue and it’s understood that there will be a separate majority vote for Steps 1 and 2.

Ollie Bayliss has listed clubs who’s representatives have spoken publicly about the issue (it’s not necessarily how they will vote).

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Hartlepool United (who sit in 2nd place) say that they are hopeful of continuing the season, with the source being clarified from Hartlepool Mail.

Sutton United (who sit in 4th place) say they voted for league loans, with the source stance of that coming the Non League Paper.

Notts County (who sit in 5th place) have seen their manager express hopes of continuing the season.

Maidenhead United (who sit in 6th place) say they will consider loans , with the source for that coming from Maidenhead Advertiser.

Altrincham (who sit in 7th place) have put forward their intentions to play on with the season, as confirmed in a club statement.

Wrexham (who sit 9th) are abstaining from the vote due to the club being from Wales and unable to qualify for any kind of grant/loan. Not that they need it anyway with their proposed new owners.

Solihull Moors (who sit 12th) say that they want to continue with the season, as confirmed in a club statement of theirs.

Chesterfield (who sit 13th) are in favour of continuing the season, against as confirmed in a club statement.

Dover Athletic (who sit in the relegation zone), say the league can’t continue without funding according to Jim Parmenter on the Kent Non League Podcast.

Seven – go on / One – stop now

NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

Gloucester City hopes to finish the season, Chester voted for league loans, AFC Fylde hopes the league can continue. That’s the top three from the division.

Kidderminster (who sit fourth) has concerns and want to delay the vote, as confirmed in a club statement.

Brackley Town and Boston United both state their intentions of playing on with the season.

York City say that they are disappointed with the suspension, confirmed from their club statement.

Leamington say that individual loans is not a viable option.

Gateshead, Farsley Celtic, Spennymoor, Telford, Bradford PA, Southport, Kettering, Darlington, Guiseley and Alfreton call to curtail the season.

Hereford called for curtailment and also said finishing the season is affordable.

Curzon Ashton are not prepared to take loans are are worried that they may have to drop of few leagues.

Blyth Spartans called for the initial suspension.

Seven – go on / Fifteen – more in favour of ending now

NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH

Dartford wants to finish the season along with Eastbourne Borough Ebbsfleet United and Dorking Wanderers.

St Albans say they are disappointed about the suspension whilst Hungerford have spoken out against loans.

Havant raise concerns over testing and Maidstone say that “to carry on makes no sense”.

Dulwich want to curtail the season with Tonbridge having concerns over loans.

Chippenham Town want to curtail the season along with Concord Rangers and Slough Town.

Hemel Hempstead are disappointed at the suspension and Welling say it’s “inexcusable not to finish the season.”

Seven – go on / Eight – more in favour of ending now

Now we are starting to see the stance of National League, North and South clubs ahead of vote on the season, what do you make of it? Let us know!

FAN REACTION:

@jane36london: I take it all the clubs who want to end the season now will be refunding all their sponsors, advertisers, season ticket holders etc? What about relegations from the NL in various scenarios? Clubs surely need more time to understand the various consequences of different outcomes

@dblackmore66: Should be a separate vote for NLN and NLS too. No good reason why not.

@Jack_W_jolly: Fair play to @wellingunited

@BeefyJackMcBeef: Dover will be pleased, stop them being relegated!

@spasypaddy: I speak for all of Barnet FC when I say #nullandvoid

@WillB_2003: So step 2 voided it looks like

@hyamzy1: Null and void

@andilong: What options for those who don’t wish to continue but the league decides it will ? Can they refuse to play / take on loans and give the result to the opposition ??

@TimReilly20: So if clubs apply for grants and get knocked back cos their finances are in order, how can they say we can’t afford to carry on?

@TrevB58: If clubs say no, because their financial situation means loans are unsustainable, but the majority vote is to continue, what happens next to the “no’s”? They can’t be forced to play, so how do they withdraw and keep the integrity of the league?

@tomshaw___: all the tinpot clubs in red shock

@JoshButlerBUFC: Promote all those who want to carry on and run 2 leagues at step 1

@HtfcPatrick: I have been vocal about being misled with regards grants, but we would like to see the season finished if at all possible and will discuss accordingly.