EASTLEIGH believe the new National League Cup will “devalue our national sport”.
The Spitfires declined to enter the new competition citing a number of factors.
As well as claiming the financial reward is “negligible”, the south coast club say the lack of protection and compensation for National League clubs developing players means it is “illogical” to take part in competitive games to showcase talents Premier League and EFL clubs could snaffle up. A statement, publicly endorsed by AFC Fylde, said: “If we truly value our football pyra...