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ginnywings
January 26, 2021, 10:13am

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Grassroots sport has been given another 50 million, so the Government may be feeling generous, or looking to gain back some popularity. Doesn't cover elite sport but maybe they are in a generous mood.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/55805241
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As the National League had themselves designated 'elite' I think the chances of more funding is remote unless its loans, which NL have ruled out. For example why would we not be entitled to the same, as we are only a division above.

Plus that opens a can of worms with other sports such as Rugby League etc. Cannot see this Government caving - there is enough money in the game that could be filtered so why should tax payers foot the bill?

Lower leagues and grassroots are a different argument.


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The Government can say that they have given an extra £50 Million to sport.  That meets their remit and something that they can fall back on if challenged by NL football.
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As the National League had themselves designated 'elite' I think the chances of more funding is remote unless its loans, which NL have ruled out. For example why would we not be entitled to the same, as we are only a division above.

Plus that opens a can of worms with other sports such as Rugby League etc. Cannot see this Government caving - there is enough money in the game that could be filtered so why should tax payers foot the bill?

Lower leagues and grassroots are a different argument.


Our grants came from the Prem, so different scenario.

I think I'm right in saying that the money received by Rugby and other sports were loans and not grants, so it seems the NL were lucky in that the initial rescue package for them was grants.

A lot of these decisions were taken at a time when it was expected that crowds would be returning before too long, with the covid rate dropping, but then the second wave hit and all that went out of the window.

The argument now seems to be that the clubs were led to believe any further monies would also be grants and not loans and they were badly advised.
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Quoted from ginnywings
Grassroots sport has been given another 50 million, so the Government may be feeling generous, or looking to gain back some popularity. Doesn't cover elite sport but maybe they are in a generous mood.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/55805241


It also mentions part of a 10 year plan and seems to cover many sports. It doesn't appear to be loans for the National League for a bail out.


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I see the National Polo Organisation, Grouse Shooting Ltd and Ferrari Drivers Club are rubbing their hands together awaiting the new funds.
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https://twitter.com/Ollie_Bayliss/status/1354153493007921154

latest from ollie Bayliss. fingers crossed.....
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Sounds like a right old mess. The National League chiefs have made a massive member up over the funding and clubs decided to start this season based on flawed information.
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Sounds like a right old mess. The National League chiefs have made a massive member up over the funding and clubs decided to start this season based on flawed information.


It seems like in hindsight the league should have never have started, although I guess there was an assumption fans would be back before Christmas. It was worth a try but like you say, too casual and naeive to to not have key details in writing.
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