Kingstonian Football Club are delighted to announce that their suspension from the Ryman League has been lifted at a meeting of the League's Management Committee this afternoon.

The club expect the decision to be ratified by the Football Association over the weekend, or at the latest by Monday morning, and preparations are now underway for Tuesday night's home Premier League match versus Grays Athletic which takes place at Kingsmeadow Stadium at 7.45pm.

Club Chairman Rajesh Khosla said: "I would like to thank all of the real supporters of the K's for their hard work over this difficult period, and I am delighted that they can now prepare themselves to start cheering on their team from Tuesday".

Manager Steve Sedgley said: "We're obviously all delighted at this news as it means that we can finally get back to thinking about football. All of the players are raring to go, and apart from Peter Barnsby we'll have a full squad to choose from when we play Grays on Tuesday."

Kingstonian FC are delighted to announce that, at a meeting this morning, the Limited Company's CVA (Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement) was unanimously approved, with just one creditor - Hampton and Richmond Borough FC - abstaining.

The club now await a meeting of the Ryman League Management Committee, scheduled for Thursday 29th August, where it is hoped that the club's suspension from the Ryman League will be lifted.

No decision has yet been made with regards to this Saturday's match at Aldershot Town.

To: All Clubs, Leagues & Council Members
From: Ray Ward - Surrey County FA - Secretary
Date: 9th August 2002

Please find the following letter from The Football Association, concerning MR JOHN CRANE, previously involved with a Middlesex club. It would be appreciated if you would be vigilant and if Mr Crane attempts to infiltrate or visit your club or competition, contact Mr Mark Knowles of the FA or myself without delay. Your co-operation is appreciated.

To: Ray Ward - Surrey County FA - Secretary
From: Mark Knowles - The Football Association - Compliance
Date: 24th July 2002

Following the receipt of information from the Metropolitan Police that Mr John Crane, formerly associated with Ashford Town (Middlesex) Football Club, has serious convictions and represents a high risk to children, a Disciplinary Commission of the Football Association has ruled that he be suspended from football and football activity. There is no criticism of the Ashford Town (Middlesex) club inherent in this ruling.

Crane has stated his intention to ignore the suspension and he seeks to frequent junior and professional games. He plainly represents a greater threat at tournaments involving children and you are requested to make relevant officials aware that he is suspended and should be excluded as far as practicable from any venue where children are participants.

He is believed to drive a Blue/Silver Mondeo N 8 BGP and details of the vehicle should also be circulated. If there are any sitings or confrontations with Mr Crane, could the details please be reported back to me.

KNITTERS RE-SIGN SADLER

Dr Martens League Premier Division club Hinckley United have re-signed striker Dave Sadler, and he is likely to go straight into the starting line-up at Hastings United on Saturday.

The pacey striker returned to the Knitters on Thursay night after a deal was struck with Kingstonian. The Ryman League Premier Division side, currently suspended by the FA, bought Sadler for 10,000 just over a year ago and still owed half the fee.

After a disappointing time at the London club, Sadler (pictured) will be looking to find the form that bought him 53 goals in 103 appearances during his time at Middlefield Lane.

With Hinckley's strikers hardly setting the world alight in pre-season, boss Dean Thomas is delighted to have captured Sadler's services.

"It's a big boost to us and is just what we needed," he said.

"It's quite a scoop bringing Dave back to the club. He's got a lot of pace and that ability to get behind defenders is something that we are perhaps lacking at the moment."

Sadler is likely to partner Richard Mitchell up front, with the Knitters' record buy from Kidsgrove Athletic having opened his United account with a goal in the 1-1 draw at Chelmsford City on Tuesday night.

Our team was: Adrian Jones, Jamie Leacock, Jon Leacock, Matt Elverson (capt), Darren White, Phil Donaldson, Mark Royal, Scott Harris, Tim Sills, Dave Sadler, Tony Sweet. Subs: David Ocquaye (for Donaldson, 65m), Matt Sargeant, Carl Dennis (for Royal, 80m), Luke Milner (for Sweet, 80m).

The first goal came after 12 minutes slightly against the run of play when Dave Sadler scored (can't remember for the life of me how the goal came about). The second was just after half time on 47 minutes when Tim Sills turned sweetly on the penalty box and smashed the ball ball past the amazed and stationary goalkeeper.

The third goal after 60 minutes was something that Brian Rix would have been proud of, as it was just farce. The Ks pressed forward on another attack, and Phil Donaldson was slow leaving the penalty area. Suddenly, a Wingate player simply passed the ball to him. Not offside because an opposition player had the ball, Donaldson coolly turned and stroked the ball into the net. Not much celebration because no-one could quite believe it.

The final goal came from the penalty spot, when Scott Harris surged into the area on 88 minutes and was brought down. Tim Sills put the ball to the goalkeeper's left and that was that.

The Wingate and Finchley goalkeeper, James Goodman, had an absolutely outstanding match, and kept the score down. Not that this was a poor Wingate and Finchley side, because they weren't, and only really gave up the ghost once Adrian Jones made a couple of outstanding stops when we had a three goal lead.

We're now fourth in the league, but six sides have a 100% record.

Reduced capacity for Kingsmeadow

"ALTHOUGH the capacity of Kingsmeadow is usually listed as 6,299, AFC Wimbledon have been informed that the current safety certificate allows for only 4,075 supporters to be admitted to any match at the ground.

Through negotiation with the local authority, we have been able to increase this figure slightly to 4,125. The local authority require further remedial works to be carried out at the ground, after which they will re-asses the safety certificate.

At the moment, it seems almost certain that capacity will be restricted to 4,125, at least for our first two home matches, against Chipstead on Wednesday 21 August and against Cove on Saturday 24 August.

We expect large crowds on both days and we urge all supporters planning to pay on the day to arrive as early as possible to avoid possible disappointment.

We apologise in advance for any supporters who may be unable to watch the match due to the reduced capacity.

AFC Wimbledon are working hard with the Khoslas, the local authority, the police and fire brigade to ensure that as many people as possible can watch matches at Kingsmeadow in safety.

We will report any further news as soon as we can."

Kris Stewart - Chairman.

I would like to assure you that I, along with the senior members of the Club, am doing my utmost to save the Club and ensure that we remain in the Ryman Premier League. The administrator, Mr Nick Hood, has sent the second CVA proposal to the creditors for their approval and the result will be known by 27th August 2002. I am hopeful that the majority of the creditors will accept the CVA. I regret that, through no fault of the present management, we are unable to start playing our league matches on 17th August 2002. However, the Club Secretary and myself are liasing with the Ryman League Management Committee and the Football Association to ensure that the Ryman League Management Committee can lift the suspension on 29th August 2002 - as long as the majority of creditors approve the CVA. By the blessing of God, we, Kingstonian FC Ltd, will then be able to begin our campaign in the Ryman Premier League on 3rd September 2002.

The Club is going through a difficult period at present but I can see the sunshine at the end of the tunnel. I ask you, as genuine supporters of the Club, to be patient during this unsettled time. I foresee that come the 3rd September 2002, you will again be cheering on the Ks in the Ryman Premier League. I would advise you all not to listen to rumours, which are filtering back to me, originating from narrow-minded people whose statements are detrimental to the Club and its goodwill. With the complexity of the CVA and the legalities involved, any third party has a serious lack of information with regards to the proposed transactions and its implications for the financial bearings of the Club, and therefore does not have sufficient knowledge to make any comments regarding this matter.

I look forward to meeting you all in the Club in due course. Thank you for your continued support of the Ks.

Rajesh Khosla
Chairman
Kingstonian FC Ltd

*Good rates of pay
*A friendly atmosphere
*Flexible hours
*Training given

If you're interested please contact Paddy Sweeny at the club.

Tuesday 20th August - away vs. Wingate and Finchley
Saturday 24th August - away vs. Brook House
Wednesday 28th August - home vs. Crawley Town
Saturday 31st August - away vs. Northwood
Wednesday 4th September - home vs. Marlow

Ks given end of month deadline

At their meeting on Friday August 2nd the Board of Directors of the League received a letter from the Football Association following the failure of Kingstonian FC Ltd to obtain approval to a proposed Creditors Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). The League had previously indicated that if the CVA had been approved it would consent to a transfer of membership from the company in administration to a new company provided that all Football Creditors were paid in full and certain football related debts were also satisfied. Kingstonian FC have therefore been placed in suspension with immediate effect and have been given until 5pm on Thursday 29th August to resolve their position. If they are able to do this by 12th August the club will be allowed to start the season but otherwise the position of the club will be further considered by the Board at its meeting on Friday 30th August.