THUGS AND PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL

Summary

That this House congratulates the football authorities on their efforts in recent years to deter so-called supporters from engaging in acts of violence and racial abuse; regrets that some clubs and the game's governing bodies have not been so successful with a small number of professional footballers whose thuggish behaviour tarnishes football's image on and off the pitch; urges all clubs to dispense with the services of those who, through their actions, cannot be looked upon as role models; believes that there can be no place in the national football team for those whose acts fall woefully short of the high standards of sportsmanship and civilised behaviour which those chosen to represent their country have traditionally aspired to; and urges the Football Association, in the long-term interests of the game, to take decisive action against those whose behaviour brings professional football into disrepute.

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1. 17 December 2001

   Early Day Motion

   That this House congratulates the football authorities on their efforts in recent years to deter so-called supporters from engaging in acts of violence and racial abuse; regrets that some clubs and the game's governing bodies have not been so successful with a small number of professional footballers whose thuggish behaviour tarnishes football's image on and off the pitch; urges all clubs to dispense with the services of those who, through their actions, cannot be looked upon as role models; believes that there can be no place in the national football team for those whose acts fall woefully short of the high standards of sportsmanship and civilised behaviour which those chosen to represent their country have traditionally aspired to; and urges the Football Association, in the long-term interests of the game, to take decisive action against those whose behaviour brings professional football into disrepute.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• Sir Bob Russell · Liberal Democrat · Primary sponsor

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