STAN Ternent has reiterated his backing for the winter break experiment due to start next season.

At present, the Sven Goran Eriksson-backed two-year trial only applies to the Premiership, leaving the Nationwide League to take centre stage for a two-week period in January.

But Ternent believes the scheme may be extended through all four divisions if it proves a success.

He said: "It's for the Premiership and not for us at the moment, but I'm sure what happens filters down.

"I'm an advocate, but not for two weeks. I'd have it closed down in the winter and play all through the summer.

"It's far better watching football with short sleeves, a nice pitch to play on and the sun on your back.

"The players like it. There are no games postponed and you don't need floodlights, so that saves money."

Ternent's only concern over the current proposal is the timescale. A mooted shut-down in early January would have little effect given the cold snap that swept across England this week.

He added: "I would want a break, but the knack is when. You could have the two weeks in January, but our pitch wasn't playable this week unless we put the undersoil heating on."