Baris NCEL Statement re: Arnold Town
16th May, 2013
The Management Board of the Northern Counties East League has issued the following statement in relation to an appeal by Arnold Town against a decision by the League Management Board.The League Management Board deducted Arnold Town FC 10 points under rule 14.A.1 Sporting Sanctions for the occurrence of an insolvency event. Arnold Town FC then indicated that they wished to appeal against the League Management Board decision under rule 14.A.7 and, in the interest of manageable cost for which the club is fully responsible for, both parties agreed to refer the matter for appeal to The Football Association whose decision would be final and binding on both parties.
That appeal was heard by a Football Association appeals board on Tuesday 14th May at Wembley Stadium. After due considerations from both parties, the Appeals Board dismissed the Force Majeure argument and the deduction of 10 points confirmed.
As a result of this it should be noted that the provisions of Rule 14.B.1 (click here to see that Rule) will now apply in that Arnold Town FC will be relegated one step at the next Annual General Meeting unless one of the requirements listed in that rule has been met.
There will be no further statements from the Northern Counties East League who considers the matter closed.
Click here for Arnold Town's team page.