CHARD Town may finally run out of time to keep their Step 6 status because of their infamous sloping pitch at their current Zembard Lane ground. For years, the Western Division One outfit have been threatened with relegation because of failing to meet FA ground grading standards. One of the goals is 12ft higher than the other.
League restricting at the end of this season could mean that Chard will be demoted two steps to Division One of the Somerset County League. Club officials were still awaiting official confirmation from the FA although club chairman Lyndsey Gage says that positive step...
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