By proposing to transfer the competition membership of Chester City FC (in Administration) to a new Company, a Football Association Commission Hearing held on Thursday found the Football Conference had contravened its rules along with corresponding F
The Football Conference accepts the findings of the Football Association, in full. It is satisfied the main objective, i.e. to sustain the highest possible level of football in the community of Chester, whilst maintaining the 24-club competition; and honouring their promotion/relegation agreement with the Football League, has been achieved. The Football Conference thanks its Premier Division Clubs for supporting the Board’s recommendations.
The competition is happy to announce Chester City FC will commence its fixtures tomorrow (Saturday 15 August) with a home fixture against Cambridge United.
Chester City FC will, though, commence the season on minus 25 points, i.e. 10 points for entering Administration and a further 15 points for not meeting the competition’s insolvency policy, to which the Club has agreed and accepted. The matches postponed on 8th and 11th August will be re-scheduled.
The Football Conference looks forward to reviewing its insolvency rules with the Football Association, and will invite the Football League to join the discussions.
