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By VoR17/12/2025 15:34Wed Dec 17 15:34:28 2025In response to Re: And and

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IMO, it is very important that the Board of NTFC consider the technical aspects of complying with the FA's potential future ground-grading requirements at the Oval, in the short-term (the next 5 years), if they haven't already done so?

The Oval currently has a ground-grading requirement/certificate for Level 8/Step 4, although it appears that Bedworth United are currently struggling to maintain their status at that level.

It is possible that the Greenbacks could drop to Level 9/Step 5 next season.

It is also possible that the Town could be promoted to Step 8/Level 4 next season, so the status & respective roles of both Clubs at the Oval could reverse.

Ifs, buts & maybe's I know!?

So, it could be incumbent upon NTFC to pursue & maintain the current Level 8/Step 4 ground-grading, maybe sooner rather than later.

Further promotion by either or both Clubs to Level 7/Step 3 will need a further FA ground-grading inspection to be carried out & segregation to be put in place.

The FA's ground-grading requirements specify the requirements for segregation.

I am sure that could potentially require additional work to be undertaken at the Oval.

Who will pay for that work?

IMO, spectator access from the Miners Welfare Park entrance could be restored, which would satisfy the segregation access requirements to the Stadium.

To apply for a Football Foundation grant will require confirmation that a minimum 10-year lease with NBBC is in place, which again IMO will be in the immediate best interests of both Clubs.

It is not just about the Town pursuing a satisfactory Planning Permission for Vale View.

Ian Cook has already stated that NTFC will not be in a position to commence construction work at Vale View until the end of 2028, all being well.

That means the Town will likely be playing at the Oval for at least 5 years.

Which takes them back to the question of lease arrangements?

Just my thoughts!

I hope this has proved helpful?

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