FA Launch ‘Respect Campaign’.

As part of the FA’s new 4-year strategy, a new ‘Respect’ Campaign has just been launched. As time progresses we will find that this will be adopted by all clubs and teams competing in grassroots football. Further details can be found at the following website address: http://www.thefa.com/Leagues/Respect.aspx

As a Charter Standard Community Club we will be working to implementing this new initiative, starting in two areas. The first is to ask to you to read the codes of conduct which is on the front page of the main website and on the individual team pages (Team Documents). Secondly, as you watch games at the club we would ask you to stand at least 2 meters back from the touchline behind the barriers or coned off areas. The reason for this is: It gives the players lots of room to take throw-ins. It allows the linesman a clear view of the line. It allows the coaches clear access to see the game. Clap and cheers by all means but let the managers and coaches give the instructions.