“It was with great sadness that I read today the news of our transfer from The Isthmian League to the Southern League South under the latest FA restructuring. Our 40 year long association with the Isthmian League has been both enjoyable and challenging. It is the right League for this Club.
We have previously been members of the Southern League as part of our rise through the ranks of non-league football. The reason behind the transfer to the Isthmian League reflected some very long, demanding journeys caused by the composition of the then Southern League. Whilst next season will provide us some attractive fixtures which could be described as local derbies it will also cause some sharp intakes of breath as we set off for Wales, Dorset, Somerset and Devon.
We have a Club meeting scheduled for 14th May at which we will have to discuss the impact on our future. For now I simply say we are disappointed”

Des Flanders
Chairman