"We need some sort of decision so we can move forward!" Boston United's Craig Elliott hopes National League voting period doesn't last full 28 days

Managers in same boat, says Pilgrims boss...
Craig Elliott. Photo: Oliver AtkinCraig Elliott. Photo: Oliver Atkin
Craig Elliott. Photo: Oliver Atkin

Craig Elliott wants to end the waiting game, hoping clubs can be given a clear decision on whether the season will continue as soon as possible.

The 66 sides which make up the three National League divisions were asked to vote on the future of the campaign on February 1.

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But with clubs given 28 days to respond, there could still be a fortnight of waiting. However, if the votes indicate a firm outcome to the complex resolutions before all clubs have responded then it is understood announcements will be made before the deadline.

"We're still a couple of weeks away from the 28 days, I just hope it doesn't last that long," Elliott said.

"It would be nice if we could get some clarification soon. It's just getting more and more frustrating. I think that's the thing now.

"I've spoken to other managers in the league and a few players, I think everyone thinks we're at the point we just need some sort of decision so we can move forward; whether that's good news or bad news."

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Many clubs have announced their intentions via statements or press interviews, with the Pilgrims among those keen to play on.

Elliott has, himself, attempted to make sense of what to expect.

"I've written down every team and tried to come up with a solution going by how I thought they'd vote or the statements they've made," he added.

"It's close. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. That could bring more problems if we've got a split."

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While clubs may have differing viewpoints on the right steps to take, Elliott says he and other managers he has spoken to find themselves in the same boat.

"Each team and manager has no idea how to prepare as you don't know what's coming round the corner.

"We're all this together. We all want to play football but it has to be right for each team.

"The emotions are up and down. One day I think we'll be on and then you hear bits and think it's looking doubtful. It's difficult mentally to focus on it really.

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"I respect every club's got different circumstances. But as I've maintained from day one, you just want leadership and hopefully that will come soon."

It appears the majority of the National League North clubs want to end the season, although the vote at step two could be close as a number of teams in the South wish to play on.

This, however, may be immaterial if resolution one - for each step to decide their own destiny - isn't passed by a margin of 75 per cent.

For this vote all National League clubs will have one vote each while the North and South will have four votes per league.

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