Fans, players and staff — the real victims of stadium farce

Dan Sheridan examines the fallout of the decision to bar Gateshead Football Club from competing for a place in the English Football League in a red-tape wrangle over its stadium

Success on the pitch thwarted by failure to meet published criteria for stadium licence to allow admission to the league
Council and club appeal decision as EFL stands firm following issues with other clubs
Row takes shine off Gateshead’s upcoming Wembley appearance in FA Trophy final

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