Directives

15. Extraordinary Incidents

2008/09 Directives

Incidents occur, in or connected with football matches, that are likely to be the focal point for media attention, their enquiries and subsequent headlines, or which require The Football Association to investigate and, where appropriate, take further action.

In such situations it is essential that, in order to be able to respond appropriately and quickly, The Football Association has:

• An initial report from the Referee and, where appropriate, the match assessor/observer within two hours at the end of a match where the kick-off is in the morning or afternoon, or before 09.00hrs the next morning following an evening kick-off.
• An indication of where the Referee may be contacted immediately for further details (assistant referees and match assessor/delegates if appropriate to the incident) and also during the following 24 hours

A detailed report must include:

• The nature of the incident
• An indication of those involved (players/spectators)
• The responsible officials at the Club/Police Commander/Security Officer where appropriate
• Any known action being taken by the Club/Authorities

The report must be notified immediately to The Football Association on 08001 382615 (voice), 08001 382619 (fax) or e-mailed to Referees@TheFA.com

It is not possible to comprehensively list or categorise the nature of what may or may not be regarded as an Extraordinary Incident, but should be understood to include any situations involving safety aspects, security breaches, spectator misbehaviour, in addition to those serious incidents on or off the field of play involving players.

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