Earlier this week CAS released their list of scheduled hearings for February and early March, but it is believed Jersey’s case – penciled in for 24 February – was removed before publication due to a clash of dates. Officials at Springfield, and those at Uefa’s headquarters in Nyon, have instead submitted preferred options beyond 9 March.
The delay almost certainly ends any likelihood of Jersey’s case being put forward to Uefa’s annual Ordinary Congress in Helsinki on 5 April, where applications are discussed and voted on. However, Austin says having an extra 12 months to lobby for acceptance – if CAS rule in their favour – would be beneficial.
The appeal, which followed Uefa’s decision to reject Jersey’s application without it being shown to existing member nations, was lodged to the Swiss courts on 17 September. The JFA do not believe the governing body’s executive committee have the power to dismiss applications without general discussion.
