I worked on this before I worked on the Southern League and I had presumed that the teams finishing fourth from bottom had been reprieved as a result of other teams higher up the leagues dropping out but it seems that it was all down to PPG. Get some mathematical boffins on the case. Was it?
I collected the statement from North Shields FC:
North Shields Football Club regret to inform supporters that after failing to have stipulated ground improvements in place that the FA have relegated us from Step 4.
The club has provided extensive evidence to the Football Association with the plans in place and proof of funds as well as a very strong appeal put in place has been rejected by the FA.
We are disappointed to say that club will now be relegated from Step 4 after a highly successful season and will be competing in Step 5.
We will make a further statement regarding next season once we hear steps from The FA.
The club would like to thank our supporters & sponsors for their understanding and patience throughout this lengthy process.
The club will not be making any further comments at this time.
I also copied an image from the Skelmersdale Twitter feed:
So two clubs have been ousted due to ground grading issues and the reprieves were not because of this but they were down to PPG (Points Per Game).
Here are the final tables and playoff matches:
There WAS method in the madness. The Midlands division is as per plan but the other two divisions have already lost a side so (down to PPG) the sides fourth from bottom are reprieved.
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