Kings Lynn have issued a statement confirming their next two matches will go ahead. They added a further announcement would be made later.
I suppose it is good news for now. However, if KL decide to sack it off after their next 2 games and we've won, then the likelihood is we would have the points taken of us anyway further down the line? Expunged results etc.
If Kings Lynn and Dover and perhaps others are shown the door it's going to be a bugger for the authorities to sort out who loses points, maybe who gains points for unplayed games, goal differences, etc. Serve the clueless sods right.
Expect tears when the issues of promotion and relegation crop up. Imagine being third from bottom, those two below you, plenty of points and way out of trouble, then you see them two disappear off the map and suddenly you're bottom and regulated. Imagine too the joy of promotion if you're third in the league behind those two and both clubs varnish - you're up!
Last edited by LaxtonLad; 02-03-2021 at 07:55 AM.
If there is any relegation from the NL this year, and it's looking a big if at the moment, then those clubs failing to fulfil fixtures should be relegated. I do think expulsion is a bit harsh under the circumstances, so if there is no relegation this year then the likes of Dover should be subject to a significant points deduction for next year (10 points +). Otherwise it's really unfair on those clubs who continued to play on this year.
Otherwise it's really unfair on those clubs who continued to play on this year.[/QUOTE]
The National League don’t understand the term fairness.
I do have some sympathy with the clubs that just cannot continue and in some respects at least Dover have taken a stance regardless of the repercussions. King's Lynn on the other hand look like they are just eeking it out to see what happens before making a final decision.
It's interesting that teams from the NLN and NLS have now decided to put a proposal to the NL about how they might be able to finish the season and still get promotion. I think let them get on with it, Dover now automatically relegated and let's see how easily King's Lynn manage to fulfill their fixtures with the threat of relegation looming over them.
I also agree that if there is no relegation then those who fail to fulfill their fixtures have a points deduction at the start of next season.
The NL is supposed to be an elite sporting competition, just a shame it's full of amateurs . . . what a time to be a Notts fan.