"As Wythenshawe were down to 10 men after Will Calligan's red card, Holker, who won 4-3 on penalties after the game finished 2-2, had to nominate a player from their team who would not take a spot-kick. They selected their goalkeeper and were allowed to do so, but by the laws of the game that would then have meant he should have taken no part in the shootout."
"At the time, Holker Old Boys acted entirely in accordance with the referee's instruction - an instruction which has since been deemed incorrect by the FA itself. As a result of this error, our club now faces unnecessary financial and logistical burdens, including the costs associated with a replay, lost prize money and the rearrangement of a scheduled league fixture. These impacts are significant for a grassroots football club such as ours, where resources are limited and every pound makes a difference."
"The replay will be held at Holker Old Boys' ground on Saturday, 1 November."
Wythenshawe and Holker Old Boys drew 2-2 in their FA Vase first-round tie, with Holker winning 4-3 on penalties. Wythenshawe played with 10 men after Will Calligan's red card. Holker nominated their goalkeeper as the player who would not take a spot-kick and were permitted to do so, but the laws require that a nominated player must take no part in the shootout. The FA determined that a Football Association-appointed referee failed to apply the laws correctly and ordered a replay. Holker described the decision as deeply disappointing and cited financial and logistical burdens. The replay is scheduled for 1 November at Holker's ground. BBC Sport contacted the Football Association for comment.
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