Today the club had a video conference hearing with the FA to answer the charge of fielding an ineligible player in our FA trophy match against Tonbridge Angels FC.

At approx 14:00 this afternoon, we were informed the outcome of the meeting held, was an action imposed by the FA to remove the club from the FA Trophy competition and to impose further financial sanctions.

The club believes that the imposition of the actions as proposed are excessive, and we intend to appeal the decision in the appropriate manner.

The club understands how disappointing this ruling will be to fans, officials and players alike and specifically the leaking of the findings of the hearing prior to the agreed time.

We will limit our response at this time to this statement, and will provide further updates as soon as possible.