Brentford chief executive Mark Devlin says clubs should give proposals for a radical shake-up of the Football League a chance despite widespread criticism.
The Football League have announced plans to introduce a fifth division and increase the number of clubs from 72 to 80. The proposals would see the Championship, League One and League Two cut from 24 to 20 clubs and a new 20-team division formed below them.
The changes, which would take effect from 2019, are designed to cut fixture congestion by reducing the number of midweek matches and improve clubs’ finances.
Bradford chairman Mark Lawn has branded the proposals as “ridiculous” but Devlin said: “The Football League is to be absolutely applauded. These proposals can help tackle some of the problems clubs are facing.”
Of the current 72 Football League clubs, 90 per cent must support the proposal for it to go ahead. A decision will be made in June next year.
