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BBC News
24-04-2025
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Play-offs postponed as Bulls appeal points deduction
The Combined Counties League Premier South promotion play-offs have been postponed while Jersey Bulls' appeal against a points deduction is island side finished the season top of the table, but have had three points docked for fielding a player who should have been Ritzema had passed the threshold for a suspension after picking up too many yellow cards but played in the 4-0 win over Tooting and Mitcham United on 20 the Bulls appeal fail they will drop to third place in the play-offs were due to begin on Saturday 26 April between the sides finishing second to fifth, with the winners gaining promotion to the eighth tier of English football. "The judicial process impacting the playoff positions has not completed and until it has these matches will be on hold," A statement from the Combined Counties League read."The league will provide an update when the situation has progressed to an appropriate stage."When Jersey Bulls were docked points last week the club said there was "significant mitigation" that was "based on the lack of clarity on the number of yellow cards".
BBC News
18-04-2025
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- BBC News
Jersey Bulls title hopes in balance after points deduction
Jersey Bulls' hopes of winning the Combined Counties Premier South title have been hit after the club was docked points for fielding an ineligible islanders have had three points deducted and fined £120 for playing a player who should have been suspended in their 4-0 win over Tooting and Mitcham United on 20 Ritzema had passed the threshold for a suspension after picking up too many yellow deduction drops the island side from first to third in the table ahead of their final game of the season on Saturday. A win in that game against Sandhurst Town would have seen the Bulls clinch the title and automatic promotion into the Isthmian deduction means they have 90 points, two behind second-placed Whyteleafe and three off Redhill who are now could still win the title if they win and Redhill were to lose their final game of the season to mid-table Guildford City along with Whyteleafe drawing or losing at fifth-placed Fleet they finish second or third they would have a home tie in the play-offs, with the teams ranked second to fifth facing one another for the second promotion place."Administrative staff at Jersey Bulls FC realised an error had been made and reported it to the League and Jersey FA immediately," the club said in a statement."Despite efforts to set out the significant mitigation the decision based on the lack of clarity on the number of yellow cards, the Combined Counties League have confirmed the three-point deduction."As the club considers it's options, we'd like to apologise to our amazing players and coaching staff, and ask that our fantastic supporters rally behind the team at this crucial stage of the season."
BBC News
11-03-2025
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- BBC News
Jersey Bulls game called off after Curtis injury
Jersey Bulls' Combined Counties Premier South game at Abbey Rangers was called off after a serious leg injury to defender Harry Bulls player was hurt after a tackle shortly before half time in Tuesday night's match in islanders, who are second in the division, were 1-0 down when the game was brought to a Ikala had put the hosts ahead midway through the first half after both sides had had chances to take the remain three points off leaders Redhill with a game in hand - the Combined Counties League will decide on whether the game will be replayed at a later date.
