HAPPIER TIMES: Street celebrate promotion from the Western League
Street have made the decision to resign from the Southern League in order to secure the future of the club.
The Somerset-based side won promotion from the Western League last season to reach the highest level they have played at.
Despite enjoying a solid season in the Southern League Division One South, where they currently sit tenth, the Cobblers’ committee have decided to take relegation following the departure of their management team last week.
Chairman James Court explained: “The committee believe that by taking a step back we are securing the future of the club.
“Whilst there has been some inevitable reaction and I fully appreciate some people feel let down and disappointed we feel this extremely tough decision is in the club’s best long term interests.
“There was no concern with budgets or the ground grading, but the search for new volunteers to step up to vital roles hasn’t materialised and as a result we were not in a position to cope with the demands of Southern League football.
“The management team leaving was a direct result of this which is understandable. Under difficult circumstances, I thank Rich, Nath and the players for their commitment to see the job through until the end of the season.
“However the club now has an opportunity to pull together, continue to try and fill these vital roles and rebuild for the future. The supporters should still feel encouraged as we have excellent facilities and an exciting crop of young players which will hopefully benefit the club for years to come.”
It is likely Street’s resignation will mean only one team will be relegated from the division – a similar scenario to Colwyn Bay’s decision to leave the Northern Premier League West.
