Sports National League clubs to receive emergency grant from government to enable them to start new season Posted on September 30, 2020 4 min read 0 251 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr National League clubs have been given a huge lifeline after receiving an offer of financial aid from the Government which will help them start the season this weekend. The future of the three leagues – the National League, the National League North and the National League South – had been in major doubt after plans to allow spectators into grounds were scrapped last week. Getty Images – Getty National League clubs have been given fresh hope they will survive The 2020-21 season is due to begin on Saturday, but it was feared that without Government intervention many of the 67 clubs could have faced financial ruin if they did not have matchday revenue to rely on. Several clubs were vocal in their calls for a Government rescue package and talks with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) over a bailout have been fruitful, with money due to be sent over before the weekend. It’s understood that the final amount and how the clubs will be paid is still being finalised, but it is enough money to see them through until their fans are allowed back into stadiums. damning Neville slams United’s ‘appalling’ business as Sevilla chief makes DOF claim news Villa sign Barkley from Chelsea, Man United business blasted, City’s Koulibaly gaffe goss Man United news: Neville transfer blast, Monchi claim, Cavani and Dembele linked BRB ‘What did Jose think he was doing, Sudoku?’ – presenter loses it over Dier toilet break deals Premier League signings: Every new player coming into the top-flight this summer latest Premier League done deals: Every completed summer transfer as Barkley joins Villa HOT ROD Gary Neville spurned £40m Leeds target at Valencia – now he’s ‘unmatched’ in Europe ON GUARD Is City’s defence really a huge problem and what will Dias provide to improve it? Dagenham managing director Steve Thompson told the Press Association: “It is fantastic the Government has realised the importance of the 67 clubs of the National League.” The National League is set to commence this weekend, while National League North and South clubs are in FA Cup qualifying action. Source link
