Is it time for a Step 1 split?

A THIRD relegation spot from League Two is the key to cor recting the Non- League structure once and for all.
With a super play-off at Step 1, a mathematically satisfying system might be achieved instead of the cur rent, untidy structure.
This would conist of two leagues of 24 at Step 1, four leagues of 22 at Step 2, eight leagues of 20 at Step 3 and a Step 4 consisting of 16 leagues of 20 teams apiece at both Ste p 5 and Step 6.
An added benefit of the National League becoming a more exclusive club of 48 is that chairman of lower supported clubs would be less inclined to attain or maintain...

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