Announcement - End of Season 2019/2020
May 11, 2020
Message from League Secretary regarding the 2019/2020 Season !!
First of all my thanks to all clubs for returning their vote in an efficient manner to ensure that we have been able to reach a decision and hopefully draw a conclusion to the 2019/20 season.
All member clubs and Office Bearers of the league have cast their vote and I can confirm the following:-
Question 1 –
A The Management Committee wish to see the season completed on the pitch subject to the relaxation of Government Guidelines by completing the attached match schedule in Appendix A. In order to do this, matches must commence no later than 13th June. Should this not be possible, the season will be determined by the outcome of Question 2.
B The season is stopped now and no further games are scheduled, the outcome will be determined by the response to Question 2.
Votes were as follows:-
A - 16
B – 24
Therefore no further games will be scheduled.
Question 2
A The season is declared null and void, all teams will start the 2020/21 season in the same Division.
B The season is decided by average points as per the final tables in Appendix 2 with all promotion and relegation issues addressed. Trophies will be awarded to all teams finishing in first position. 2020/21 Divisions will be as Appendix 3.
C The season is decided by average points as per the final tables in Appendix 2 with all promotion only, no relegation from any Division. Trophies will be awarded to all teams finishing in first position. 2020/21 Divisions will be as Appendix 4.
Votes were as follows:-
A - 13
B - 12
C - 15
Therefore the season is decided by average points as per the final tables in Appendix 2 (previously sent out) with all promotion only, no relegation from any Division. Trophies will be awarded to all teams finishing in first position. 2020/21 Divisions will be as Appendix 4 (previously sent out).
Please note however, this decision must be ratified by the Irish Football Association – I shall be informing them of our proposal as to how the Fermanagh & Western Football League have voted to conclude our season and if/when they accept our decision, I shall contact the relevant clubs regarding the presentation of trophies.
Stay safe during these very strange and stressful times, let's all remain positive that there are better days to come.
I shall be in touch in due course regarding the AGM and all related matters.
Kind Regards,
Ciara Crawford
Fermanagh & Western Secretary