Athletic forced to resign

By Andy Mitchell
CHAIRMAN Phil Bailey revealed South Normanton Athletic had been on the path to voluntary relegation even before the coronavirus crisis hit.
The Shiners, on course for their highest-ever finish when play was halted, now look set to step down two levels back to the Central Midlands League having resigned from the Midland Football League Premier Division last weekend.
But while the impact of the lockdown has reinforced the call, Bailey explained the Derbyshire outfit had already been pondering how to fund player wages to be competitive and find volunt...