Several National North Clubs have spoken about the probable effects of Coronavirus. In particular they are worried about not finishing the season and how that will impact on finances.
After Saturday's game the National League put out the following statement.
The National League wishes to sincerely thank
the fans, players, officials, staff, volunteers and sponsors who have
arranged, supported and played in our 23 matches across the country
today.
Chief Executive Officer of The National League, Michael Tattersall, commented: "Our thoughts are with the players and staff of our Clubs who are self-isolating or otherwise affected by the coronavirus.
"The National League is keeping the continuation of the season under constant review and will provide a further update in due course."
Kings Lynn are due to play at Gloucester tomorrow evening.
Lynn general manager Mark Hearle said: "We contacted and spoke with Gloucester on Saturday to seek clarity on the situation.
"The
steer we are currently getting is that a decision will be made on
Monday morning after they have spoken with the National League.
"This whole situation is a very difficult one and lots of decisions will
be made over the coming days, which as a club we may have no say on."
Boston manager Craig Elliot, whose game was at Chester was called off, thinks the FA must help.
"I understand it could be financially bad for non-league clubs," Elliott said.
"That's where I think the FA can help financially.
"They've got enough money to help grassroots football in special circumstances. Not playing games could be devastating for some clubs."
Finally Hereford chairman Andew Graham, who yesterday expressed his annoyance with lack of information from the National League and Kettering after a player was said to be poorly, has issued a statement.
“The Hereford FC Board will be meeting very early next week, and determining our strategic response, which will be based on the very latest advice / directives, influenced by local conditions.
“We will also be evaluating how this will affect us internally and financially and acting accordingly. Of paramount importance to us, is the health and well-being of all connected to, or associated with Hereford Football Club, together with their families and friends and any visitors to us."
Hereford are due to play Gloucester next Saturday. At present the chances of that going ahead look unlikely. The game would probably have attracted a 2,000 plus crowd so the cost to the club could be well over £10K.