Crevillente Deportivo has initiated a legal process to secure its position in Part Three. The club published a message to supporters announcing that it has taken this step in coordination with its legal advisors, and has formally requested action from the Valencia Community Football Federation after careful consultation.
The Crevillente board asserts that, in line with Circular No. 9 issued by the federation, it is within their rights to pursue the matter, a move they say is consistent with actions undertaken by other clubs. They emphasize that the steps taken were for legitimate club purposes and did not aim to injure any other party. The assertion also points to the possibility that, should the Competition Committee rule in Crevillente’s favor and align with the federation’s interpretation, Jove Español de San Vicente del Raspeig could face relegation or other consequences in the current standings.
The document referenced by Crevillente, identified as Circular No. 9, was reportedly accepted by the club and discusses the sequence of promotions and vacancies. It states that after all stages are finished and the planned promotions completed, if there are vacancies in the sixth group of the Third Division, those slots would be filled by the first-placed team among the five preferred groups in the Regular League, and would not be promoted during the second stage in the promotion playoffs to the RFEF Third Division.
Following this interpretation, Crevillente Deportivo would already hold a position in the Third RFEF, even if it did not win promotion in the final playoff round on penalties against Patacona. As stated in the club’s notice, there is a call for mutual respect among the club, the league authorities, and the relevant entities charged with adjudicating these matters. The federation reassures this publication that the issue should be resolved by the Competition Committee’s judge, underscoring the formal and procedural nature of the dispute.
In broader terms, the situation highlights how procedural circulars and promotion rules can shape the destiny of a club within the regional football hierarchy. Supporters, analysts, and rival clubs watch closely as the federation and the competition body interpret circular directives and apply them to the evolving standings. The outcome will influence not only the immediate classification but also the strategic planning of Crevillente Deportivo and its peers as they navigate remaining fixtures, potential vacancies, and the administrative steps required to finalize placements in the Third RFEF. [Citation: Valencia Community Football Federation, Circular No. 9]