SO, the FA have published their allocations for Steps 1 to 4 for next season (see pages 18-19), taking in the creation of a fourth league at Step 3 in the Midlands. Let the appeals commence.
Some traditional Isthmian League sides, for example, will not enjoy being placed in the Southern League, where travelling distances are greater.
And it is hard to see how Cinderford Town are placed in Southern League East while Didcot Town are placed in Southern League West. A straight swap would seem to be on the cards.
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