Code of Conduct 3 of 5

3. Players


Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

This code applies to top class footballers and the key concepts are valid for all players at this club.

Obligations towards the game:

  1. A player should make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique tactics and stamina.
  2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, event if their team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
  3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
  4. Avoid all gamesmanship, and time wasting.
  5. Always have regard to the best interest of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
  6. Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards your own team:

  1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
  2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and the competition rules:

  1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
  2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally.
  3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or used banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents:

  1. Treat the opposition with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
  2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play and help injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials:

  1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
  2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
  3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials:

  1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
  2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters:

  1. A player should show due respect for the interests of supporters.