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Zero Tolerance On Jewellery

5th August, 2008

The Football Association are instructing Match Officials to adopt a "zero tolerance" attitude when it comes to jewellery this season.

Match Officials are being reminded that Law 4 states: "A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself or another player including any kind of jewellery."

The FA says that all jewellery, including plain wedding rings, must be removed. The Referee's decision is final and players in contravention of this Law must not be allowed to enter the field of play.

And, Match Officials are also to incorporate a footwear inspection into the pre-match safety check of players' equipment. This will take place before entry to the field of play immediately prior to the game.

Poorly maintained studs or blades on the sole of the boot can constitute a danger.

The Football Association offers the following guidelines:

"When inspecting footwear, officials are to be alert to the possibility of the edge of the blades or studs developing rough areas on either the plastic or metal used in their construction.

"These burrs can become very sharp and have been the cause of lacerations on opponents. If match officials are concerned over the condition of the blades or studs, they should refuse to sanction their use until they have been made safe.

"If evidence emerges during the game e.g. torn stockings, lacerations, the referee may wish to follow up the inspection with the player(s) concerned during a stoppage."

Referees are to report to the KoolSport Northern Counties East League any instance where the kick-off has been delayed, as a result of the footwear inspection.

(Story Source: The FA)

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NCEL Premier Division P Pts +/-
P 1 Mickleover Spts 38 88 61
2 Long Eaton United 38 81 36
3 Selby Town 38 80 49
4 Bridlington Town 38 76 54
5 Winterton Rangers 38 64 25
6 Arnold Town 38 64 12
7 Thackley 38 62 25
8 Dinnington Town 38 62 13
9 Pickering Town 38 58 17
10 Hallam 38 56 9
11 Parkgate 38 51 -12
12 Maltby Main (-3) 38 49 -4
13 Nostell MW 38 49 -6
14 Liversedge (-3) 38 46 -4
15 Armthorpe Welfare 38 45 3
16 Hall Road Rangers 38 39 -41
17 Shirebrook Town 38 31 -38
18 Lincoln Moorlands 38 30 -48
19 Brodsworth Welf 38 23 -46
R 20 Eccleshill United (-3) 38 17 -105
NCEL Division One P Pts +/-
P 1 Scarborough Ath 36 92 97
P 2 Rainworth MW 36 78 48
3 Askern Villa 36 72 31
4 Staveley MW 36 68 34
5 Barton Town Old Boys 36 67 23
6 Bottesford Town 36 62 15
7 Leeds Carnegie 36 61 38
8 AFC Emley 36 60 11
9 Pontefract Collieries 36 53 6
10 Hemsworth MW 36 50 5
11 Rossington Main 36 43 -14
12 Appleby Frodingham 36 42 -21
13 Grimsby Borough 36 40 -16
14 Teversal 36 39 -27
15 Brighouse Town 36 35 -18
16 Worsbrough Bridge 36 32 -41
17 Tadcaster Albion 36 31 -47
18 Yorkshire Amateur 36 29 -35
19 Glasshoughton Welf 36 6 -89

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