Quote Originally Posted by ZLWB View Post
Illegal?
I assume you mean under competition rules. If yes, would you point us to the specific rule? I am not aware of any statute that does (or could) prohibit paying athletes.

To be clear, I am not disputing this, just interested in what the rule is and why
Unless a player is on a professional contract then you cannot be paid legally.

Also at this time Northern do not allow professional contracts in NPL or Northern League One.

I did hear that they will be changing the rules for NPL only.