York City's season is declared null and void
The National League have released a statement.
Just days after playing their first match at the LNER Community Stadium, York City's National League North season has been declared null and void.
Earlier this month, The National League distributed four resolutions for Member Clubs to consider the outcome of the 2020/21 season.
The news comes after Tuesday's home game with AFC Fylde was the club's first match since the 5th of January.
The resolutions to member clubs were as follows:
Resolution One
In summary: Step One and Two to be split in deciding the outcome of 2020/21 Playing Season. As a Special Resolution, a voting percentage of 75% or higher was required to pass.
National League: (for) 21- (against) 0
National League North: 16-6
National League South: 9-12
Result: Passed
As a result, Resolution Four is disregarded.
Resolution Two (National League only)
In summary: The National League 2020/21 Playing Season (Step One) to be declared null and void. A minimum 51% majority was required for Resolution Two to pass.
National League: 7-13
Result: Not Passed
As a result, the National League National Division will continue to operate for the remainder of the season
Resolution Three (National League North and South only)
In summary: The National League North and South 2020/21 Playing Season (Step Two) to be declared null and void. A minimum 51% majority was required for Resolution Three to pass.
National League North: 15-7
National League South: 9-12
Result: Passed
Resolution is passed and consequently the season at Step Two is null and void.
Note – There are 2 votes from the National Division that have not yet been cast, however, the outcome of the resolutions cannot be affected by these votes, however they are cast.
With the voting procedure now closed, National League North and South fixtures will cease with immediate effect.
The Board will take the resolution outcome to The Football Association for ratification. This will include dialogue regarding promotion and relegation.
The news has come quickly for the club, with a press conference held as recently as this afternoon at 2.30pm (18th February) to preview the team's trip to Chorley. Saturday's game will now not go ahead.