THE furore surrounding the Guernsey Football Association’s controversial five-year plan could threaten the start of next season because clubs want more time to discuss the issues at hand.

At a meeting at the Track, representatives from the GFA clubs and the Sunday Soccer League met to discuss the association’s Guernsey Football Plan 2008-2012, which will radically change the sport locally, and the proposed amendments to the rules and by-laws.

The changes will be voted on at the GFA’s AGM on Thursday 19 June. The deadline for parties to give any suggestions or amendments passed at midnight last night. St Martin’s president Henry Davey (pictured) chaired the clubs’ meeting.

They want more time to consult with the association. The clubs also want to be able to give suggestions and amendments to the rules changes from the floor at the meeting after they have met the association. However, the 2008-09 season is due to start in fewer than 90 days in mid-August and, at the moment, fixtures secretary Garry Cortez does not know what competitions will be taking place, so no matches can be arranged yet.