National League: Complete season 'even if it takes until 2021', says Yeovil chairman
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The National League's three divisions were suspended indefinitely on 31 March
The National League season should be completed regardless of how long everyone has to wait, says Yeovil Town chairman Scott Priestnall.
Elite football across England has been suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Priestnall's Glovers are fourth in the fifth tier with nine games to go.
"Whenever it鈥檚 finished, even it鈥檚 in January, it should finish and then a new season starts whenever deemed possible," he told 麻豆社 Points West.
鈥淔or sporting competitiveness and the sheer idea of a competition, I was very disappointed with the FA鈥檚 decision to end the lower leagues. That was a decision that probably didn鈥檛 need to be made.
鈥淲e should all be taking a breathe at the moment, concentrating on what鈥檚 important, and then finishing football when we can finish it."
Priestnall, who said it had been an "easy decision" to put the club effectively in hibernation while the country is in lockdown, added everybody should get the "humanity side right first" before dealing with football.
The National League's three divisions were suspended indefinitely on 31 March, and no matches have been completed since 14 March.