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Three up to Division Three
There is hope that three clubs could be promoted from the Conference to Division Three at the end of next season.
Confguide reported over the weekend that The Football League is to discuss harmonising promotion numbers - which would mean an extra promotion place from the Conference, if implemented.
The item continued:"At this year's AGM, an item on the agenda is a reduction in the number of promotion places from Division 3 to Division 2 of the Football League from four places to three - and an increase in places from the Conference from two to three. This would harmonise the number of transfers between all levels of the senior game at three places."
It seems that if the proposal is accepted then two clubs would automatically be promoted from the Conference with a play-off for the third place.
After the farce of this season when Hereford United were not promoted despite being only one point behind champions Chester(and miles in front of every other team), it is vital that changes are made. Although the Bulls knew the rules at the beginning of the season and have had to abide by them, it is time for a rethink.
The sympathetic publicity Hereford United received from the media after losing out on promotion might influence the decision makers when the AGM takes place, although they may need to be reminded of the events.
Perhaps another campaign to get "Three up to Division Three" should be launched. In any case it is time to rename the Conference to Division Four.