PREMIER LEAGUE

PREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION P
CLUBS: OPERATIONS
SECTION P: MANAGERS
Codes of Conduct Old Rule
P.1. Managers shall conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Conduct for
Managers set out in Appendix 6.
P.2. Clubs shall conduct themselves in relation to Managers in accordance with the
Code of Conduct for Clubs set out in Appendix 7.
P.3. Any failure by Managers or Clubs to conduct themselves in accordance with their
respective Codes of Conduct will constitute a breach of this Rule.
Coaching Qualifications Old Rule
P.4. Each Manager shall either:
P.4.1. hold, or have commenced and be actively engaged on the requisite course
to obtain, a valid UEFA Pro Diploma; or
P.4.2. hold the Football Association Coaching Diploma; or
P.4.3. hold, or have commenced and be actively engaged on the requisite course to
obtain, a valid diploma of a similar standard issued by another
national association.
Q.4
P.5. No Club shall employ any person as a Manager who does not hold a qualification
listed in Rule P.4.
Caretakers Managers Old Rule
P.6. Rules P.1 to P.3 shall apply to caretaker Managers but Rules P.4, P.5 and P.7 shall
not apply to them until the expiry of 12 weeks from the date of their appointment
as such. The Board shall have power to grant an extension of the 12 weeks period
only if reasonably satisfied that the Manager is then medically unfit to resume
his duties.
Q.6
Contracts of Employment and Registration Old Rule
P.7. No Club shall employ any person as a Manager unless and until:
P.7.1. the terms of the Manager’s employment have been evidenced in a written
contract of employment between the Club and the Manager; and
P.7.2. the Manager’s contract of employment has been registered with
the Secretary.
Q.7
Contents of Contracts of Employment Old Rule
P.8. Contracts of employment between a Club and a Manager shall:
P.8.1. include the standard clauses set out in Appendix 8;
P.8.2. clearly set out the circumstances in which the contract of employment
may be determined by either party.
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