9:04pm Thursday 9th July 2009
By Ian Whiting
The threat of Farsley Celtic not being able to play in the forthcoming season is over after the Football Conference relented on their decision to exclude the club from the Blue Square North.
Because of the timing of the Celts’ insolvency and specific rules in the Conference constitution, Farsley were expelled just over a week ago.
They were to be placed at a lower level, in accordance with Football Association rules, but with all leagues from the UniBond downwards having already formulated their structures for 2009-10 it meant Farsley would be left on the sidelines.
Today it was confirmed that the Conference hierarchy had taken the sensible option and reinstated Farsley.
A Football Conference statement read: “In the specific and unique circumstances of Farsley Celtic FC, where the club has entered into administration after the AGM and prior to the start of the season, the directors (of the Conference) have taken a decision which they feel will benefit all parties.”
The mandatory ten-point penalty will still apply.
Phil Morris, the solicitor who has been acting on behalf of the club, said: “The supporters are very pleased. The club has enough on its plate at the moment and battling with the League over this decision was the last thing we needed.”
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