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RESPECT PROGRAMME
The Leagues Clubs have ALL agreed to :
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Captains will wear RESPECT Arm Bands
Players will SHAKE HANDS at the end of the MATCH. Enjoy your Football

Respect Code of Conduct - ADULT PLAYERS
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
Players tell us they want a referee for every match, yet thousands of match officials dropout because of the abuse and intimidation they receive on and off the pitch. Respect your referee today and you may just get one for every match this season. Play your part and observe The FA's Respect Code of Conduct for players at all times.

On and off the field, I will:
Adhere to the Laws of The Game
Display and promote high standards of behaviour Promote Fair Play
Always respect the match officials' decisions
Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment
Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect Remember we all make mistakes
Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the referee at the end of every game.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code.
Any/all of the following actions may be taken by my Club, County FA or The FA.
Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager.
Receive a warning from the coach
Receive a written warning from the club committee
Be required to attend an FA education course. Be dropped or substituted. Be suspended from training
Not be selected for the team
Be required to serve a suspension
Be fined
Be required to leave the club.
The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/ or suspension on the club


Author: Gerry Cooper