The new Laws of the Game are coming into force on Friday 1 June 2018, ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. A number of Law changes were approved at this year’s Annual General Meeting of the IFAB (3 March 2018) including the most important amendments regulating the use of Video Assistant Referees (VARs), as well as the VAR protocol. A summary of all changes can be … [Read more...]
Ban The “R” Word from Football Now!
Following correspondence from various Leagues and after meeting with them earlier in the Season, ALL Referees are reminded that ANY Player or Official using the words "Spastic" and/or "Retard" towards another (Teammate, Opponent, Spectator, Official or Referee) is to be dismissed immediately in accordance with Law 12... Part 2.... A player who uses offensive, insulting or … [Read more...]
UEFA ‘strongly condemns’ Michael Oliver abuse after Madrid penalty storm
@RTE Police have offered support to referee Michael Oliver and his wife Lucy and warned social media trolls they could be committing a criminal offence by abusing them. The couple have been targeted in the wake of last Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final, second-leg clash between Real Madrid and Juventus, during which Northumberland match official … [Read more...]
Crowley Cup 2018
Members with the new polo shirts on at the Crowley Cup at the Farm … [Read more...]
Urgent Help Needed
Anna is a happy, determined and vivacious 7-year-old little girl who received a diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy only last year at 6 years of age. Anna's Dad, Roy is a Member of the Cork Branch ISRS Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. This condition affects body movement, muscle control, … [Read more...]
