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[Reading Rebel]

According to the Dover Chairman this 'independent panel' who dished out the fines consisted of 2 current members and 1 ex member of the FA.

Best of luck to clubs with their appeals to the FA.

 

Edited March 31, 2021 by Reading Rebel

[Reading Rebel]

Now that NL chairman Brian Barwick is stepping down at the end of the season hopefully the current board will do the decent thing and join him.

It will probably all depend on how the 'no confidence' vote goes.

[Shredding Green]

9 hours ago, Reading Rebel said:

Now that NL chairman Brian Barwick is stepping down at the end of the season hopefully the current board will do the decent thing and join him.

It will probably all depend on how the 'no confidence' vote goes.

The National League chairman Brian Barwick has notified the Board he will be stepping down from his position at the end of the 2020/21 season.

Barwick, 66, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career, spanning over 40 years, with senior roles in both major sports broadcasting organisations and high-profile sports governing bodies.

In December, the former Football Association chief executive was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for services to sport and broadcasting.

The Chairman stated, “After careful consideration I formally told the National League Board in February that I intended to step down at the end of the 2020/21 season.

“I think it is the right time to relinquish the role - and give somebody else the great privilege of leading the organisation.

“Since 2015, I believe the competition has continued to grow in stature and profile, sent strong clubs up into the EFL and built up a formidable and loyal set of commercial and broadcast partnerships.

“Our 66 clubs remain the life-blood of our competition and a vital part of their local communities - and that’s what makes our League so special.

“I also acknowledge just how tough it has been for many of our clubs over the past twelve months facing the unprecedented challenges brought on by the Covid pandemic.

“In closing, I would like to thank my National League Board colleagues, the League’s executive, our commercial partners, the wider football family and, most importantly, our member clubs for their warm welcomes and support over the past six years.

“I will continue to commit myself to the well-being of the National League until the end of the season.

“And, of course, I wish my successor as Chair and everybody connected with the National League my very best wishes for a brilliant future.”

National League vice-chairman Jack Pearce said: “Brian’s appointment signified a change of direction by The National League in 2015 for the benefit of the competition.

“Whilst it would be easy to reflect on what has been a very challenging year for football, not only The National League, the progression of the competition over this six-year period has been greater than we could have expected.

“The Chairman has been influential in our long-term commercial partnerships with Vanarama and BT Sport, with the three-year extensions on enhanced terms this season providing security for member clubs. We have also seen an increased level of professionalism, both on and off the pitch at clubs, since Brian’s appointment.

“Brian’s remarkable work ethic and trust in others have made him an invaluable colleague and a person I consider to be a wonderful friend.”

General manager Mark Ives also added: “Brian has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the League and his vast experience across the game and the media has been a tremendous benefit to the League and its member clubs.

“I have had the privilege now of working with Brian on two separate occasions during my career, and his knowledge and determination has been exceptional. We are all grateful for his support over the years.”

[Reading Rebel]

17 out of 66 (25%) of NL clubs have voted in favour of a no confidence vote in the NL board.

Enough votes to hold an EGM but I would say a disappointing number of clubs voting in favour.

Edited April 8, 2021 by Reading Rebel

[Reading Rebel]

Mark Ives has been appointed as the permanent General Manager of The National League. Mark Ives: “My priorities will continue to be helping Member Clubs manage the impact of the pandemic and to contribute towards a progressive future for The National League”.

Not sure 'continue' is the appropriate word but if he starts his tenure on the right footing and withdraws the fines dished out I'm sure he'll get the support from all clubs.

[Reading Rebel]

Reportedly new NL Chairman Mark Ives has took upon himself to contact all 17 clubs in an effort to persuade them to change their minds about wanting to hold an EGM.

 

 

[Kaiser Gibbs Batman (KGB)]

44 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Reportedly new NL Chairman Mark Ives has took upon himself to contact all 17 clubs in an effort to persuade them to change their minds about wanting to hold an EGM.

 

 

A course of action that has attracted criticism from the owners of Dorking Wanderers and Maidstone United who have accused him of (once again) peddling false hopes. 

[Shredding Green]

46 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Reportedly new NL Chairman Mark Ives has took upon himself to contact all 17 clubs in an effort to persuade them to change their minds about wanting to hold an EGM.

 

 

RR : Mark Ives is the new NL General Manager. Brian Barwick continues as NL Chairman until the end of the current season.

Edited April 20, 2021 by Shredding Green

[Reading Rebel]

7 hours ago, Shredding Green said:

RR : Mark Ives is the new NL General Manager. Brian Barwick continues as NL Chairman until the end of the current season.

Yes, you're correct SG.

[Reading Rebel]

To gain support from any of the 17 clubs surely the bottom line has to be to get rid of the fines issued to clubs.

[Reading Rebel]

The NL have announced that an EGM will be held on the 26th May to hold a vote of no confidence in the Chairman and board.

[Reading Rebel]

EGM is today at 11am.

With only 14 clubs in favour of having no confidence in the Chairman and Board I really cannot see anything changing.

[Reading Rebel]

33 clubs voted in favour of the motion of no confidence in the Chairman and Board, 29 against with 4 clubs abstaining.

With the NLS and NLN only holding 8 votes between them the majority of clubs wishes will mean absolutely nothing.

Complete waste of time.

[Irishadrian]

The actual result  with North and South only having a total of 8 votes was

For.   7

Against 22

Abstained 2

As RR says  N/S clubs individual wishes ignored

[SloughFlyer]

According to Olly Bayliss on twitter the appeals where heard today by the NL North and South clubs that were fined for not completing certain fixtures last season.

Will be interesting to see how that pans out.

[Reading Rebel]

So the appeal against the fines that were dished out by an 'independent panel' were heard today by the FA that consisted of 2 members and 1 ex member of the FA that sat on the 'independent panel' that dished out the fines in the first place.

If it weren't so serious it would be laughable.

 

 

[SloughFlyer]

Thats correct RR, the fines that were dished out for games not played in a season that was null and void?. Couldn't make it up in a comedy sketch!!!!

[Rebellier]

And to think that people used to call the Southern League "tinpot".

[SloughFlyer]

Results out and we lost the appeal (along with the 11 other clubs). The original punishment stands.

What a disgrace!!!!!! Just goes to show what a shambles this league set up really is. 

[Reading Rebel]

So no surprise that the appeals were turned down.

Unfortunately it's left the club with a debt of almost 10k to pay.

I'd be happy to contribute towards a 'crowd fund' if the club are thinking of setting one up.