It happens every year in various areas of the country, and this season is no different. And it's entirely understandable too. In regions like the north-east and south-west, hardly a week has passed since October without one of more fixtures being lost to the rain. Every week the Met Office seem to announce a new storm and warn us all to head for the hills.
This has been the eighth wettest winter on record, but most clubs have managed to get games on thanks to herculean efforts of volunteer ground staff and good pitch maintenance. Despite that, some clubs now have a lot of games to play in a relatively short period of time.
In many respects, it's hard to defend not extending the season. Player welfare is hugely important, as is the wear and tear on fans' pockets, but it's not the only factor.
It's not that the playing season can't be extended. Some Step 5 and 6 leagues have been granted a small extension to May 11 to complete their fixtures. However, it's not an easy decision for the FA and Leagues to make, and here's the reasons why.
• FA player contracts expire on the first weekend in May, so new terms of engagement have to be reached with contracted players for them to feature in play-off games.
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BRENNAN STINGS 'MOANY' BEES!
FRUSTRATED Dean Brennan has lashed out at the \"miserable, moany\" Barnet boo boys and urged them to get behind the team in their bid for promotion.
ACE REED WAITED TO MAKE A MARK
WHEN Mark Reed sensed his manager turn around to look his way on Tuesday night, he knew what was coming next.
CHURCH HAILS TEENAGE KICKS
DEBUTANT Dan Shaw got his teenage kicks with the rocket that fired Alvechurch to the top of the table.
LEES SO PROUD OF HIS SHAKERS
SUPER Shakers made it 14 games unbeaten this season after easing to victory against struggling NPL outfit Blyth Spartans.
SEVEN-UP A STONES
RONAN Silva turned in a four-star display as Salisbury highlighted the three-division difference in quality against their Wessex Premier opponents.
HORGAN'S RELIEF AT TOWN SIX APPEAL
CHIPPENHAM Town heeded manager Gary Horgan's prematch warning about a potential shock and despatched their Jewson Western League hosts.
BRAD'S LEVELLER RESCUES THE IRON
IN A terrific FA Cup second qualifying round tie, Step 4 Newcastle Town held National League North leaders Scunthorpe at Buckmaster Avenue.
WHING IS SURE IT'S MOOR OF THE SAME
A BRACE from Conor Wilkinson brought Solihull Moors back-to-back National League victories.
MOR'S U'S ARE BACK ON TRACK
SUTTON United got back to winning ways with a wel come victory at Southend United.
DUO GET THEIR JUST REWARDS
ENGLAND legend Stuart Pearce has made surprise appearances at two Trident League clubs to hail a pair of award-winning volunteers who earned national recognition for their inspirational exploits.