BOSSES at the FA have decided to end the season for tiers nine and ten of the English game IMMEDIATELY.
A total of 14 leagues — feeder divisions to the Isthmian, Southern and Northern Premier competitions — were told they must bring the season to a close during a web seminar.
Hashtag United and the rest of the Essex Senior League have had their season terminated by the FACredit: Instagram @hashtagutd
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The Essex Senior League tweeted the FA had “confirmed that the season 2019-20 must end immediately”.
League bosses explained: “The consensus was there is no option of any football being played for the rest of this season due to the coronavirus outbreak.”
It is unclear whether the season would be declared null and void or if current tables would be used to determine finishing spots.
And whether there was promotion and relegation.
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The decision could now put pressure on other divisions to follow suit.
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has said the Premier League could be declared ‘null and void’.
The FA claimed the Essex league jumped the gun, stating: “No official decision has been made yet.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
