Staffordshire FA Chief Executive Officer Adam Evans has stated that it is “likely” that the 2020/21 football season will be different to the usual format players, staff and fans are used to.
In an open letter to the county’s football community, Mr Evans stated: “We are in a time of great uncertainty and understand that you, like us, will have concerns about how and when it will be feasible to get back to playing the game that we all love.
“Simply put we don’t know at this point and whilst it is hoped that a positive message will be delivered by the Government this weekend, in reality the 2020/2021 season is likely to be different to the traditional format that we are all used to.”
He iterated that the organisation was in frequent liaison with the FA and commented on next campaign’s membership fees.
“It is important that we face these challenges together as a football community and I can assure you that there is a great deal of hard work going on in the background by our Board and remaining staff who are working on support packages to assist our members to return to the game.
“We are in constant communication with the Football Association who in turn are regularly receiving guidance from the Government in regard to grassroots sport moving forward.
“Our plans, including the membership fees for the new season, will be announced when there is more detail in regards (to) when we can start playing again and when it is appropriate and relevant to do so.”
Mr Evans urged clubs to seek the financial help they need through the various routes available such as the support offered by the Government, Sport England and the FA.
He continued: ‘It’s times like these when sport pales into insignificance given the horrendous situations that many have found themselves in as a result of this pandemic.
“We would encourage all clubs to review all of the financial support options being offered by various bodies.
“We are here to support the Staffordshire Football Community through this crisis and our reduced team remains ready to support where we can and if you require further assistance then please do not hesitate to contact us.”
He concluded: “Football will be back and we will get back to enjoying our game and the enrichment that it brings into all of our lives.”
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