Stortford thrown out of the Trophy

[BTFC Norway]

The following is taken from the non-league mailing list. Does anybody now if it's really Billericay-officials who have made a mistake, or is it Bishop's Stortford which is to blame?

 

 

"Bishops Stortford thrown out of F.A. Trophy.

This was not an "ineligible player" as in the normal fashion, as the player

in question had not played in a previous round for another club.What

happened apparently, was that the player was on loan to Bishops Stortford from fellow Ryman premier side Billericay, who gave consent for him to play for stortford in the F.A. TROPHY, however according to F.A. rules the lending club must confirm and inform the F.A. of that consent at least 7 days before the game and in this case it didnt happen,cosequently the player becomes ineligible.

There can be no excuse for this, the rules were unfortunately breached albeit unintentionally, but it is clearly up to club officials to ensure the rules are known and adhered to, and the club has to bear the consequenses, which must come as a terrible blow to those

supporters who made the long mid-week trip to Marlow for the 2nd round replay which Bishops Stortford won 3-2 only to now see their 3rd round tie against conference side Dagenham and Redbridge awarded to Marlow on such a trivial technicallity.

Hopefully this will serve as a warning to them and all other clubs , to study competition rules thoroughly and if in doubt confirm with the F.A or relevent competition administration as a slip up can cost you not only the game, but finance and credability as well."

 

Per-Helge

 

[Simon BTFC]

I think the onus is on Stortford to make sure that they obtain the permission - think it's a bit harsh on Stortford though to be thrown out for such a trivial thing.

[Ryan.c]

If we beat Ford (and I said IF) and Stortford beat Basingstoke, then I suggest kicking 'em out of the Bryco Cup as well!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/yelrotflmao.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/yelrotflmao.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

And who was it who snitched to the league then? Thanks a lot, Billericay.

[Ryan.c]

At a guess I'd say Marlow. Never mind eh, always next year! Good luck in your quest for relegation.

[Guest]

I would suggest you take a look at last Sunday's NLP - But at the end of the day if you cannot get your administration sorted you only got yerselves to blame......And as pointed out in another reply....at least you can now concentrate on staying up...Cheerio