Football League Divisions to be Renamed

Last updated : 31 May 2004 By Site Editor
As part of the Football Leagues bid to rebrand it's three divisions of football, Nationwide League Division One will from next season become known as the 'Coca Cola League Championship'.

Meanwhile Nationwide League Division Two will be renamed the 'Coca-Cola League Championship One' and Nationwide League Division Two will become known as the Coca-Cola League Championship Two.

Speaking of the decision, Malcolm Clarke, chair of the Football Supporters Federation said: "It would have been nice for the Football League to consult fans about what they think about the new name

"I think most fans realise that sponsorship plays an important role in football but this is another example of the game breaking with tradition.

"There are many fans who would like to stick with tradition. There's a feeling that branding within the game and the increase in commercialisation has led to football losing some of its status and history."