By Ryan Alun
THE FOOTBALL Association say the Northern League’s proposal for a new Step 4 division in the north-east was too late in the day to be incorporated in next season’s National League System restructure.
Having had their bid rejected by the FA’s Leagues Committee, their appeal was this week knocked back by an independent appeal board.
The league, who administer a Step 5 and 6 division, wanted to adjust their position in the Pyramid with a Step 4 division to cover the region.
Next season a seventh Step 4 division will be introduced in an attempt to cut down travell...