The Northern Premier League has responded to United of Manchester's statement, see previous article, about 3pm kick-offs.
“It is disingenuous of clubs to suggest that there was no consultation. Three consultation surveys were undertaken with all members across the Trident Leagues.
“The League notes a statement by one member club that contains a number of detail inaccuracies.
“The NPL has not and will not force clubs to move Saturday kick-offs. This has been stressed in all written communication issued to clubs across the three separate consultations with member clubs.
“FA standardised rules also require the agreement of both clubs for a Saturday kick off time to be moved.
“So where one club doesn’t wish to do so, there is no further action.
“Together with an assurance that the NPL would not force clubs to move Saturday kick-offs offs, this was made clear in the consultations which also included a 1-2-1 call with the complaining club.
“Whether or not a club opts into the scheme is a matter for them alone. All fixture changes must be approved by the Northern Premier League.”