codes of conduct

The issue of bad behaviour on professional football pitches is nothing new in the UK - but it has been getting progressively worse in recent years. The abuse directed towards match officials is now being tackled by the FA’s new Codes of Conduct, which give referees far greater powers to punish players. But will these powers be extended to referees...

The presence of parents at youth football matches and training sessions has been adivisive issue for many years. On one hand, mothers and fathers can give kids the motivation, sense of achievement and confidence that are crucial to player development. However, all too often parents allow their enthusiasm to boil over into interference, abuse, and on some occasions, violence. You can...