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From the Spurs site:
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/premierleaguestarsletsgetonwiththegame.html
I like it - it's not putting all the pressure on the players either, something which i would imagine would put some teams off of this idea, but when this was first suggested by Sir Pat a few months back i was wholly impressed that someone was willing to push for this kind of change.
A change for the better for me, but will it work, or is it doomed to fail under the weight of money, as most initiative's to improve the game do when they centre around the behaviour of players?
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/premierleaguestarsletsgetonwiththegame.html
Premier League Chairmen, managers and players today launched ‘GET ON WITH THE GAME', a programme that sees them sign up to Charters detailing standards of acceptable behaviour; Captains given enhanced responsibilities in respect to their relationship with referees and managing their team mates; the removal of all TV monitors from around technical areas and the dugouts; and the appointment of refereeing experts by BSkyB, Setanta and the BBC.
Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said:
"Premier League clubs and players do so much to inspire and excite - generally fans and the media are talking about the great goals and moments of skill in the Barclays Premier League. At times though, and this came into sharp public focus last season, incidents crop up where the mark is overstepped and player and manager behaviour can become unacceptable.
"The referees have a responsibility too. In forging better relationships with team captains, and the other players and by communicating their decisions in the right way, it will help the players and that will make the game better for everyone - fans included.
"Our message is clear and straightforward - it comes with one voice from the Chairmen, managers and the players - let's Get On With The Game."
I like it - it's not putting all the pressure on the players either, something which i would imagine would put some teams off of this idea, but when this was first suggested by Sir Pat a few months back i was wholly impressed that someone was willing to push for this kind of change.
A change for the better for me, but will it work, or is it doomed to fail under the weight of money, as most initiative's to improve the game do when they centre around the behaviour of players?