UniBond League club Spennymoor have been suspended by the Football Association.

And Moors may be forced to postpone this Saturday's scheduled First Division opener against Leek Town at the Brewery Field.

The FA are unhappy with the financial arrangements Moors have made for their change from a private club to a limited company, even though the UniBond League has raised no objections.

Moors recently had an embargo placed on them by the UniBond League while they resolved a wrangle over the Brewery Field lease with Spennymoor Town Council.

Moors chairman Barrie Hindmarch said: "We satisfied the league's requirements and they lifted the embargo.

"But then the FA surprised us at the weekend by saying they weren't satisfied with the arrangements, and we are suspended for the time being.

"We have satisfied our creditors and have an agreement from them, and we have agreed a new lease with the council, although that is still going through the legal channels.

"We are appealing against the decision, but at the moment it looks as if we're not playing on Saturday."

Moors decided to change from a private club to a limited company earlier in the year and they have been involved in drawn-out negotiations with various parties, including a brewery.

When the lease negotiations with the council hit a temporary snag, the UniBond League placed a signing embargo on the club.

However, the club and the council agreed a new lease and the league lifted the embargo.

The club thought that their problems were over and manager Tony Lee started preparations for the new season. However, the FA now appears to be standing firm until the finishing touches are made to the paperwork and Moors officials fear the FA might be trying to use them as an example.

Unless Moors win their appeal, the suspension could stand after the weekend, in which case they may be risking a fine from the UniBond League for failing to fulfill their fixtures.

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