Player safety is of paramount importance to all.

It is a matter of regret that in recent years, serious injuries and fatalities have occurred arising from the inappropriate use of goalposts.

The Football Association of Ireland conducted an enquiry into best practice in the installation and maintenance of goalposts to help clubs tackle the problems.

The safety guidelines set out here represent a consensus of views on the subject from a multitude of sources from around the world, including goalpost manufacturers and suppliers.

They are designed to offer practical guidance toward protecting players� safety and increasing everybody�s enjoyment of the game.

Keeping safety onside is in everybody�s interest and those persons charged with the provision and maintenance of playing facilities and infrastructure will find the advice and specifications detailed in the following documents of particular help and importance.

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Safety Leaflet  Safety Poster

12 Feb 2008
Source: PA News

A goalkeeper was killed during a football game with friends when the goalposts collapsed and crushed him.

The 37-year old man from Labin in Croatia was warming up when the accident happened.

He dived to save the ball but missed and got entangled in the net. As he fell, he pulled the iron goal post with him and it struck him on the head and spine, killing him instantly.