Leatherhead miss out as Merthyr reprieved after Casuals’ demise
By John Lyons

THE Southern League insist their hands were tied over a relegation reprieve for Merthyr Town in the wake of Walton Casuals’ collapse – but Leatherhead boss Luke Tuffs says his side should have been next in line.
Plans for next season were thrown up in the air when Southern League Premier South Casuals announced on Thursday that they would be entering a period of ‘managed closure’ after failing to attract new owners or investment.
Leatherhead thought it would mean an escape from relegation for them. The Isthmian...