Curtis Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Some clubs, like Dover, have claimed that the loans being offered by clubs break the leagues rules. I didn’t understand why, but it is explained here:- ‘National League general manager Mark Ives says they are working closely with Sport England and the DCMS to make sure clubs applying for loans through the Sport Winter Survival Fund aren’t inadvertently breaking league rules. Concerns have been raised by clubs this week that taking loans from the government scheme may not be permitted in their current format. The structure of the standard loans from Sport England would mean it takes precedent over football creditors, which is against the standardised rules across all leagues. Ives says the National League have worked hard in recent years to improve the financial health of their clubs with close controls and financial reporting. “We’re working with Sport England and DCMS,” Ives told The NLP. “We’re grateful for the funding that is being made available. But we equally need to ensure by taking the loans in the format they stand, the clubs aren’t inadvertently breaking league rules.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 And on the current status of the ongoing vote to determine the outcome of the season, there could be an announcement before 28th February:- Ives said: “We’re in a time where lots of people are frustrated – it’s a really difficult time. “But I’m concentrating on trying to get ourselves through it so 66 clubs finish this season and, come the start of next season, we’ve got 66 clubs starting. “Everybody involved – clubs, fans, the league, the league officers – are keen to know the outcome. That’s perfectly reasonable so that people can plan and move on with what the rest of the season looks like. “As soon as it has been confirmed and verified, we will publish the results.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Gibbs Batman (KGB) Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Doesn't say in terms whether he wants the same 66 to be starting the next season, although I would like to think that could be taken as read given the vacancies that currently exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 That was my first thought. He doesn't say the same 66 clubs. So there are clubs who have applied for a loan/grant. How can any club vote on the outcome of the season not knowing if they qualify for a loan/grant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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