Different rules for Weymouth's mistake

With the news that Weymouth are not to lose any points for fielding a player without international clearance, Altrincham must be wondering how the rules are being applied.

The Terras will be promoted to the Conference from Conference South next season.

It had been thought that the club would have been deducted four points for playing former Millwall midfielder Soloman Taiwo in two games without international clearance.

The chief excutive of Weymouth, Gary Calder, explained the position to the Western Daily Press.

"We have done nothing wrong, and have been told by officials of the Conference League that they will be at the Wessex Stadium when we play Lewes in our final match of the season, together with the sponsors, Nationwide, to present the Championship trophy. It will be a proud day for us all.

"I feel that everybody has taken this allegation out of proportion. We have been caught up with something which has not been our responsibility. We have not been charged with any misdemeanour at all."

The Terras are now back in the Conference after an absence of 17 years.

Meanwhile Altrincham will have to wait for the FA to rule on whether their 18 point deduction and £1,000 fine should stand.

The petition in support of Alty is still running and has over 6,000 signatures on it to date.

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