well done Coup...

[coach et 64]

great article in the NLT "Teams are gambling with their futures"

It says:the financial stability of clubs is set to be taken into account during future restructuring of the Non League Pyramid as more ambitious sides "punching above their weight" end up facing a grim battle merely to survive.Hellenic league champions Slimbridge caused widespread anger by pulling out after accepting a place in the division.Chairman John Mack pulled his club out of the league after players made what he considered unreasonable wage demands for the higher level.In southern one west-south new milton town withdrew because they didn't consider they had sufficient finances to survive at step 4.The pull out came after a revolt from social club members over the raising the tcost of a pint of beer to help finance the team at step 4.FA league managers Mike Appleby said:one problem is a major sponsor joining a club,helping it reach leagues above it's natural place in the pyramid,and then pulling out.There's nothing stopping big money men but it begs the question on wether they will stay around......sacrosant words!