League statement - Thurrock FC

By David Watters

Ryman League

The Ryman League wish to put the record straight in relation to the matter in issue with Thurrock FC.

On 11 July Thurrock FC served the Ryman League and The FA with a Notice of Arbitration pursuant to FA Rule K in relation to the decision of the League to deduct three points from the club’s points total for the 2012-2013 season.

Thurrock FC has made an interim application for the decision to be set aside while the process is followed. The Ryman League does not agree to this proposal and will oppose the interim application.

Contrary to media reports, the Ryman League has not received any notification of Thurrock FC applying for an injunction and have had it confirmed by club representatives that no such injunction has been issued or applied for.

To clarify, the Arbitration process under FA Rule K is final and binding on all parties with no recourse to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.

No further comment will be made until the outcome of the arbitration proceedings is known.

Alan Turvey
Chairman, for the League

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