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Brislington Football Club Statement

                       A er the release of the league alloca ons, we would like
                       to  give  the  reasons  why  we  applied  for  voluntary
                       relega on to Division 1.

                       A er the final game of the season the commi ee met to
                       discuss  the  next  season  and  we  concerned  that  with
                       Exmouth  &  Tavistock  being  promoted  &  Falmouth,
       Torpoint & Barnstaple coming in the extra mileage involved was going to be
       500  miles.  Coach  costs  were  going  to  be  a-lot  more  and  the  club  has
       struggled this season to find the extra money.


       We were also aware that we were likely to lose our current management
       team & some players which we would mean completely rebuilding for next
       season. We could not guarantee we would be able to have a side that would
       be able to complete in a strong premier division.

       We felt the future of the football club had to be secured and had only 2
       op ons open to us.

       1. Apply for lateral movement to the Hellenic league but to be honest we
       did not want to leave the Western League.
       We applied last season for lateral movement but were refused


       2. Take voluntary relega on to Division 1.

       We spoke to the league & decided the 2nd op on was the best way forward
       for the club. By no means was this an easy decision as we have been in the
       Premier Division since 1995.

       We have enjoyed playing the new teams that have come into the league but
       the travelling is totally unreasonable for this level of football & the future
       of Brislington FC had to come first.


       We looking forward to visi ng new clubs next season & also renewing old
       rivalries.


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