It is yes, but the main crux here is that the EFL were absolutely clear about their views on relegation into leagues that did not include promotion and relegation and this this would be against those views public ally stated.The issue was not about promotion to or relegation from the National League, it was about the welfare of many semi-pro clubs within the North and South divisions. With the Covid issues and lack of financial support the NL to their credit asked clubs in all 3 of their divisions their views. This resulted in the North and South clubs voting to void their leagues, in many cases to ensure the future of their club. That in my view is not about being competitive, that’s common sense for club and it’s supporters.
WHile I think we should take our punishment it does seem at odds with itself and something that should be asked