South Manchester leaving MJSL to reward loyal players

“It should be pioneering minority groups and reaching out to all genders too, plus all those with disabilities and other minorities should be seen as an opportunity for multi-cultural reform, rather than narrower aged views, not commensurate with modern times.”

South Manchester chairman Davis explained further, saying: “It’s something I’ve wanted us to do for some time, ever since we became an open club, which was a prerequisite in order to gain funding from the Sport England Football Foundation for our centre in Gatley.

“At the time, we welcomed all junior players, regardless of faith, and we are simply not prepared to say ‘sorry, you can’t play for us now’. We took the decision as they have been loyal to us.”

Davis went on to say: “We’ve informed the league and it was a very good meeting, with no bad feeling.” He confirmed Neil Collins will continue to sponsor the MJSL, in memory of his mother, Joan.