Stand Athletic have resigned from North West Counties League, meaning our 7-2 victory at Ewood Bridge has been wiped out.

Financial problems at the club have forced the decision upon them, although they will continue to field their youth teams in their respective divisions, with an intention of re-forming a first team for participation in a lower league next season.

The decision puts a further dent into our title ambitions, as we will now lose the three points gained from the aforementioned victory, which will see us slip to twelfth of the eighteen teams remaining in the division. It also means we are now a massive eighteen points behind pacesetters Maine Road.

Once official confirmation comes through regarding the resignation, we will update the league tables accordingly.