CONDUCT OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLERS

Summary

That this House condemns the rising level of violence by professional footballers; believes that such behaviour on and off the pitch sets a bad example to young people; notes with regret the abject failure of the football authorities, managers and club directors to deal firmly with players whose conduct brings the game into disrepute; considers that the growing tendency by players and other to cheat, abuse match officials and generally disregard the spirit of sportsmanship are damaging to the future of the game; and urges the Government to demand that the football authorities take action to restore the high standards which were once the hallmark of British football.

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1. 14 February 2000

   Early Day Motion

   That this House condemns the rising level of violence by professional footballers; believes that such behaviour on and off the pitch sets a bad example to young people; notes with regret the abject failure of the football authorities, managers and club directors to deal firmly with players whose conduct brings the game into disrepute; considers that the growing tendency by players and other to cheat, abuse match officials and generally disregard the spirit of sportsmanship are damaging to the future of the game; and urges the Government to demand that the football authorities take action to restore the high standards which were once the hallmark of British football.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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