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LAWS OF THE GAME |
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The County FA has received a communication
from the Football Association stating as follows; |
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Law 4 - The Player Equipment |
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Law 4 of the Laws of the Game states that
"A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is
dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of
jewellery)" |
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It has been the practice in some matches,
particularly within the professional game, to allow players to wear a
plain 'wedding ring' provided it was taped. However, it is
clear that this practice contravenes Law 4 as laid down by the
International Football Association Board. |
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This Law exists to protect the safety of
players. Its importance was highlighted last season when,
yet again, a number of players were injured as a result of jewellery
being worn by themselves or other players. |
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Therfore, with immediate effect, all
items of jewellery must be removed by players, in all matchesunder
the jurisdiction ofthe Football Association. It is thus
not permissible to tape over any form of jewellery. |
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