Infinity owner weighing up his future after controversial FA decision to null and void Hampshire Premier League season

And the man who helped set up the Fareham-based team 14 years ago insisted he is probably not the only official of an English non-league team feeling that way at this moment.

Infinity, along with a number of other clubs across the country, have been left infuriated by the verdict to expunge the campaign for sides at step 3-7 level.

An open letter asking the FA to reconsider their decision has been signed by more than 150 clubs, including EFL duo Lincoln and Peterborough.

Hoare has been left particularly aggrieved as Infinity looked destined to finally achieve their dream of reaching Wessex League level.

And he revealed discussions have taken place between himself and fellow owner Simon Tribe about whether they can continue.

'Yeah, definitely (assessing my future),' admitted Hoare.

'Myself and Simon have had a few discussions but nothing has been decided or concrete yet.

‘We’re certainly deciding whether we want to carry on at all.

‘You’ve got people sat indoors with nothing to do at the moment trolling people on social media.

‘But the reality is a lot of work goes into football behind the scenes, even at the clubs certain players are at.

‘When it all gets done in vain you wonder why you bother.

‘At the moment we’re assessing our options and deciding what we want to do going forward.

‘I think everyone involved in football is a bit deflated by the decision, other than those who have got a relegation reprieve from it.

‘Everyone who I’ve spoken to, you’ve even got Peterborough who have joined in saying they back any movement to confront the FA with regards to the decision, everyone is deflated.

‘We’ve all done our part, the lads have put in a shift but for it all to be wiped under the table and never exist is a bitter pill to swallow.'

Hoare was also left shocked after receiving an email from the FA regarding 'late fines'.

He feels it's a contradictory step to take for outstanding payments still to stand when the season has been expunged.

‘I’ve spoken to the Hampshire FA about an email about getting late fines,' he added.

‘They’ve been gracious in saying any late fines incurred will be wiped.

'I sent an email stating that if the season was null and void, why were we getting late fines?

‘I had a reply to say that season points and goals had been null and void, but the sanctions implemented and outstanding fines still stand.

‘You can’t look at it any other way - if you null and void a season, that’s it.'

The Hampshire FA, like other county associations, have said there will be no refund on 2019/10 disciplinary cases.

‘Any sanctions as a result of misconduct being committed will still apply,’ a statement added.

Outstanding suspensions will not be waived; instead, ‘any suspensions that are outstanding will commence at the start of next season.’

The FA added: ‘Any outstanding discipline invoices outstanding during this period will not incur a late fine.’