National Federation of Non-Legaue Clubs

[jeffl]

THE POLL QUESTION SHOUL READ (not enough space):

Following on from the highly charged debates regarding ground gradings, do you think that non-league clubs should have a voice direct into the FA policy makers?


The debate on UCL Chatter regarding ground gradings and policies relating to conformance or not has raised many comments about the whole FA position with regard to some lower level (steps 4 & 5) non-league standards.

If you have a view on non-league clubs in general having more influence and input in the FA's policies and rules for non-legaue club facilities and standards please take the time to vote.

This poll is to test the view to see if a collective body (e.g. a National Fedeartion of Non-Legaue Clubs) to represent clubs interests at national FA level is a sensible way forward.

Particularly interested in he views of those who are responsible for the opeartion and maintenance of club grounds and facilities but everyone's view is important.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. There is more information on this site under the "Ground Grading Update - Premier Division" topic.

[cookie]

A representative body already exists , the league... with elected committee who are represented on all of the FA restructuring meetings so its unlikely that the FA would let any other body in on these forums.

As a member league isn’t it up to each member to ensure their views are taken forward?

[generaldogsbody]

I agree with cookie and jeffl! Just would like to know how "tough" the UCL Management Committee are when they go to these meetings. Perhaps they fight really hard, higher Leagues than the UCL have often tried and failed and an F A that insists that two teams from Manchester and Liverpool travel all the way to pay for Wembley late on a Sunday afternoon are on a different planet anyway. What chance does the UCL have?