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Wednesday, June 08, 2022

Ives Wants More Promotion Places

National League general manager, Mark Ives, says they are having ‘open dialogue’ with the EFL about increasing the number of promotion places from the fifth tier.

Currently, only two teams are promoted to League Two at the end of each season

"We have made it clear three-up, three-down is something we would like to pursue," Ives told BBC Sport. 

"We are having open dialogue about it. It would be fairer and more fitting for our competition. It is a matter for the EFL."

Another matter being considered is a salary cap.

"A salary cap might mean a hard cap, where everyone can spend the same amount of money irrespective of whether they have got more in the bank.

"Or it could be a soft one, where you can spend a percentage of your accepted income towards player and team salaries. Or is it a discussion to have secure financial regulations to ensure clubs don't spend beyond their means?"

Finally with the World Cup taking place later in the year, the National League say they have no plans to pause the season but may allow clubs move games to a different date or kick-off time.

"We are more likely to move something that clashes with England and Wales games but my position with fixtures is always to listen to both teams and see what their views are."