Northern Premier League chairman Mark Harris is at the centre of investigations by the Football Association and his own organisation after he allegedly sent an abusive email to an FC United of Manchester fan over a controversial decision to change the venue for a crucial end-of-season game. In his email to Harris, Duckfield called the decision "diabolical" and accused the NPL of "incompetence" and a "lack of governance". Harris' alleged reply contained abusive language aimed at Duckfield, who said he was "shocked" by the response. Harris has refused to comment on the alleged email, but BBC Sport has been told he reported himself to the FA. "It also raises fundamental questions among supporters about whether decisions involving FC United can be approached with the true impartiality that the role demands.

Source: BBC April 09, 2026 20:08 UTC