Respect is The FA’s programme to address unacceptable behaviour in football – on and off the pitch

On average, thousands of referees quit football every year at because of the abuse they receive from players and from the sidelines. Lots of children also pack it in because of the attitude and actions of over-enthusiastic and pushy parents.
In response, The FA’s Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, Referees, [...]

IOWFA Fair Play Awards – February 2010

Isle of Wight Divisional Football Association Fair Play Awards
Sponsored by WIGHT SOCCER of NEWPORT
February 2010 Tables
Division 1
1. Sandown
2. Brighstone
3. West Wight
4. Carisbrooke Utd
5. Shanklin
6. Cowes Sports Res
7. Northwood SJ
8. Newchurch
9. Niton
10. Binstead & COB
11. GKN
12. Oakfield
13. Newport (IOW) Res
14. St Helens Blue Star

‘Heart risk’ at football stadiums

Too many football grounds in Europe do not have the right equipment and plans to save the lives of fans who have heart attacks, a study has found.
The poll of 187 stadiums found over a quarter did not have defibrillators and many did not have emergency plans.
The Sweden-led study, carried out by a group of [...]

Fabio Capello blames money for player problems

England manager Fabio Capello has blamed the amount of money paid to his stars for contributing to a series of off-field controversies.
Capello is concerned at the recent scandals which are threatening to undermine England’s World Cup hopes.
“They are young boys, who are rich boys. This is the problem,” he said.
“It is not only here. In [...]

Football ‘needs to rethink pay’

Football clubs should consider more performance-related bonuses and lowering the basic salaries of players, a sports finance expert has said.
Dan Jones of advisory firm Deloitte called on clubs to look again at how it remunerated its stars.
“There’s no bonus culture. It’s the same, win lose or draw. Why is that allowed to persist?” he asked.
Mr [...]

Cowes Sports FC v Christchurch FC, 20/02/2010, film now available

Gamson Gray Films recently completed the film of the Cowes Sports FC v Christchurch FC match of 20/02/2010.
The football film of Cowes Sports FC v Christchurch FC is now available to purchase here
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