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Also, it’s imperative that the Premier League maintain the Saturday 3pm games from being televised. That was an original stipulation to Sky so that attendances in lower leagues were not affected

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National League clubs must be in a state of delirium after the announcement. Steadily over the last 5 years the NL attendances have been rising. All helped along by TNT/BTsport showing that it is good honest football, the price of the PL taking its toll financially on families and of course the much friendlier atmosphere generated. Now the cherry on the cake will be barely any PL games on Saturday. Friday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday are now the preferred TV days.

To their credit Bromley always keep a keen eye on Palace, Charlton, Millwall to make sure their fans are aware that if their team is playing away Bromley is at home. If all three are away you are guaranteed a bigger crowd, many Palace fans now treat Bromley as their second club. Now the net has widened, from south of the river all London PL clubs have fanbase so the Bromley invitation will be extended.

The same will happen for all NL clubs in their respective areas, this could be the big turning point for the non league game.

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