Blackburn WITHDRAW women's team from second tier over 'financial restraints' - as league chiefs label decision 'a sad day for football'
Blackburn Rovers have controversially opted to withdraw their women's team from the second tier, citing 'growing financial and operational restraints tied to Tier 2 status'. WSL Football, who have recently taken ownership of the top two divisions of the women's pyramid, said that Rovers were unable to meet the criteria needed to remain in WSL2 (formerly the Championship) before the deadline passed on Monday, May 19. In a statement outlining their decision-making process, Rovers said: 'Key factors influencing this decision include the significant rise in minimum criteria set by the league, including extended contact hours for players and the requirement for a full-time professional contract model, an increase in staffing levels, leading to further escalating wage costs, and a greater strain on training ground and stadium facilities.
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