AGM VOTES FOR 12-CLUB LEAGUE
A LAST-minute compromise deal will see the Welsh Premier reduced to 12 clubs in 2010 following Saturday's annual general meeting in Llandrindod Wells, reports www.welsh-premier.com
The original rule change, which would have seen the league cut to 10 clubs, was withdrawn after a deal was brokered between the FAW, the Welsh Premier board and the 18 member clubs, who voted unanimously on a special resolution to accept the new structure.
Without the agreement, it was feared that the 'Super 10' proposal would failed to gain sufficient votes, leaving the governing body to impose its preferred option on the league and possibly withdraw its financial support.
Clubs will play 44 league games in season 2010/11, with the Loosemores League Cup reduced to a straight knockout format.
A maximum of eight clubs will now be relegated into the feeder leagues at the end of the next season, but the number could be as low as six, with no promotion applicant from the Welsh League or the Cymru Alliance expected to gain the FAW's domestic licence over the next 12 months.
The Welsh Premier board proposes to reduce the number of clubs to 11 in 2011 and 10 the following year to achieve the FAW's preferred league size.
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Some of the regular visitors to your site may be interested to know that former Rhyl FC Player and one time Manager Jim Smith, has today returned to Welsh Football as 1st Team Manager at Llandyrnog United F.C.
It's a bad move to cull the league and a kick in the teeth for clubs who put a lot of money into the stupid ground criteria,excepting Welshpool,who have survived on false promises to the league for years.