AFC Sudbury's manager has today announced that his squad will start the preseason fitness and preparation program on Monday 6th July 2020. Following the recent release by the FA giving some initial parameters around training he feels that we are starting to see some small signs that will lead to the start of the 2020/2021 season. Morsley had this to say, "starting with German football we are seeing the resumption of elite football so I believe we need to make sure we are ready for when our season starts. I believe that we will see further relaxations regarding sports this month, but initially we will undertake our due diligence to ensure that all players and staff are protected accordingly."

He continued, "I am hopeful that our Government are mindful that non-league football is a massive part of many thousands of people's lives, not just as a hobby for supporters but also the 100's of clubs that need direction to find ways that they can survive. I know of clubs who's existence is really under threat! Although clearly playing at the top level needs to be done behind closed doors I firmly believe that the return of paying supporters should be done in reverse order; starting from the bottom upwards."

"Social distancing on a non-league terrace, for the vast majority of clubs at Step 3 and below, is not a difficult concept and I think that the non-League game is the perfect place to start this. With strong signs that pubs and bars will re-open in July, engagement with non-league football around the safe way to watch a game, have a beer and burger, can be a road map for the clubs from higher levels who are not quite as desperate to see the tills clicking but nevertheless want to see spectators return in a safe way as soon as possible."

"My biggest hope is that the grassroots game is not treated as poor relations and an afterthought as has been the case for many years. Instead the FA should encourage the resurgence of non-league football with safe procedures and the confidence to strive towards what is likely to be a new normal."