PREMIER LEAGUE

SECTION N: MATCH OFFICIALS
N.6.9. ensure that the uniform worn by any ballboy or steward does not clash
with the Strip worn by either of the participating teams and if in his opinion
there is such a clash, he shall be authorised to request such ballboy or
steward to change his uniform or to leave the vicinity of the field of play;
N.6.10. with the assistant referees lead the participating teams onto the field
of play 5 minutes before kick-off; and
N.6.11. such other matters as may be agreed between the League and PGMOL
from time to time.
Compliance with Instructions Old Rule
N.7. Players and Officials shall comply with any lawful instruction given to them by
a Match Official officiating at a League Match.
G.10
Post-Match Procedures Old Rule
N.8. The referee shall send the team sheets to and make the following reports
in writing to the Secretary as soon as practicable after officiating at a League Match:
N.8.1. on the standard of facilities for Match Officials provided by the Home Club;
N.8.2. on the late arrival at the ground of any of the Match Officials giving
reasons therefore;
N.8.3. on the condition of the pitch;
N.8.4. on the circumstances surrounding the kick-off or re-start being delayed;
N.8.5. on either team commencing the League Match with less than a full
complement of Players;
N.8.6. on any change of Strip ordered;
N.8.7. on the failure of a team to process together onto the field of play
in accordance with Rule L.33;
N.8.8. on any Player being cautioned or sent-off;
N.8.9. on either assistant referee taking over as referee and stating the
reason therefore;
N.8.10. on any breach of these Rules by Clubs, Players, Officials, Managers and
other Match Officials; and
N.8.11. any other matter which the referee considers appropriate to bring to the
Secretary’s attention.
G.11
N.9. A referee shall likewise report to the Football Association any breach of the
Football Association Rules.
N.10. As soon as practicable after and in any event within 6 days of a League Match the
Home Club shall provide a recording on DVD (or such other format as the League
shall specify) of the League Match to each of the referee and the League.
N.11. Any Club acting in breach of Rule N.10 will be liable to pay to the League a fixed
penalty of £300 for a first breach, £600 for a second breach and £1,200 for a
third breach. Any subsequent breach may be dealt with under the provisions
of Section W of these Rules (Disciplinary).
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G.13
G.14
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PREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION N