The manager of Rocester has stated many clubs could face the worst case scenario after the non-league football seasons from Step 3-6 were cancelled.
The FA announced the decision to ‘expunge’ the campaign on Thursday, stating that there would be no promotions or relegations for the 2019/20 season.
Romans boss Paul Wright says the move could see some non-league clubs fold due to financial strain.
“Clubs with players on contracts at step four, five and six will fold, I reckon,” he told Sport in Staffs.
“I don’t believe the season should be cancelled. It needs to be seen out.
“There is a solution. When it can be played, carry on with it over a period of five weeks, then carry straight on with the next season.”
The former Eastwood Hanley manager said that Rocester, whom he joined in September last year, would most likely not succumb to this fate.
“Thankfully at Rocester we are in a good position as we have very good people in charge of the club,” he said.
“They have ensured we don’t have a huge outgoing each month.”
Wright also reacted to the news on Twitter, stating: “Stay safe, Look after each other and we will return to normality sooner or later.
“Thank you all our amazing volunteers Rocester for making our club great.
“Well the season wasn’t supposed to end like this however, what we are going through is unprecedented.
“Football comes second. Whenever we are ready to resume our beautiful game, rest assured the team will be fully prepared for the challenges that await next season.”
Rocester, who were 9th in Midlands Football League Division 1, released a statement on the cancellation of the season.
It read: “Understand there a lot of teams that this will affect however, as we are mid-table, it doesn’t affect us apart from the obvious lack of match day income.
“It was a season of ups and downs but we have enjoyed it nonetheless.
“Time to start planning for next season.”
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