I know it's de rigeur on Notts MAD to slag off the management of the National League as out of date old f a r t s but I think the decision to hold back the new season until early October will prove to be a wise move.
For one thing, it gives clubs a proper chance to regroup and assess their financial circumstances. For another, it allows for lessons to be learned from the EFL who, by then, will be several weeks in front.
Then there is the possibility of a second wave of Covid-19. It will be devastating if a new season is interrupted by a further lockdown in such a short time. By October, we should have a clearer view of the landscape.
Probably most important of all is that October 3rd enables players and staff to have a close season comprising two months.