PREMIER LEAGUE

APPENDICES TO THE RULES
APPENDIX 6
9. In all discussions, negotiations, transactions and arrangements relating to the employment of Players
by his Club (“Player Transactions”) including, without limitation, the renewal or renegotiation of
existing contracts or any related contracts or arrangements involving his Club and a Player and/or
third party (for example, involving his Club’s or a Player’s intellectual property rights, including the
exploitation of name or image), a Manager shall, in addition to his duty to act in accordance with
the club’s written transfer policy, act with the utmost good faith and in accordance with his primary
duty to act in the best interests of his Club.
10. A Manager shall at all times observe the principles of honesty, transparency, accountability and
personal impartiality (whether financial or otherwise) in his dealings involving Player Transactions.
11. A Manager shall forthwith disclose to his Club the nature and extent of any direct or indirect
interest or any conflict or potential conflict of interest he may have in any transaction or
arrangement involving his Club (including, without limitation, any Player Transaction), he shall not
be involved in the same without the written consent of his Club, and, if such consent is granted, he
shall account to his Club for any benefit which either directly or indirectly he derives therefrom.
12. If a Manager is in any doubt as to whether there exists any interest or conflict (actual or potential)
to be disclosed as required by paragraph 10 above, he may consult with the League Managers
Association for guidance and advice.
13. Upon becoming aware of any breach of the Rules, including by way of example only, any financial
or other benefit or inducement offered in connection with a Player Transaction in breach of the
Rules, a Manager shall immediately report such breach in writing to the League.
14. A Manager shall conduct himself at all times in an ethical and professional manner and shall observe
the highest standards of integrity and fair dealing.
15. A Manager shall take all possible steps to promote the reputation of the game of Association Football
and to prevent it being brought into disrepute.
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