Due to the ongoing issues with the publication of football fixtures in the UK, we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend The Predictor until next season.
Unfortunately, our football governing bodies (via Football DataCo) will not allow the publication of fixtures without a significant fee being paid in the tens of thousands of pounds, contrary to the European Database Directive 1996.
As we operate on a not-for-profit basis and we do not charge a fee for entry, we are unable to pay this fee.
We are expecting a test case to be heard regarding the publication of fixtures in the UK later this year or early next which should resolve this matter once and for all.
Our legal advisors have suggested continuing with The Predictor, until the test case is heard - this does have some risks associated with it and we are currently investigating this option.
Thank you to everyone who has offered their support and apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.
Good luck to your team this season, and we will be back (fingers crossed) for the 2010/11 season.
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