Barclays Premier Reserve League Handbook 2011 12

BARCLAYS PREMIER
RESERVE LEAGUE
HANDBOOK
Season 2011/12
BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE DIRECTORY

Arsenal
Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park,
London N5 1BU
Tel: 020 7704 4094
Fax: 020 7704 4001
Manager: Neil Banfield

Secretary: Michael OBrien
Aston Villa
Training Ground, Bodymoor Heath Lane,
Bodymoor Heath, Staffs B78 2BB
Tel: 01827 872 644
Fax: 01827 873 751
Manager: Kevin MacDonald

Secretary: Sharon Barnhurst
Blackburn Rovers
Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 4JF
Tel: 01254 296 203
Fax: 01254 695 526
Manager: Gary Bowyer

Secretary: Anthony Bloch
Bolton Wanderers
The Reebok Stadium, Burnden Way,
Bolton BL6 6JW
Tel: 01204 673 673
Fax: 01204 469 046
Manager: John Henry

Secretary: Simon Marland
Chelsea
60 Stoke Road, Stoke DAbernon,
Cobham, Surrey KT11 3PT
Tel: 01932 596 178
Fax: 01932 596 180
Manager: Dermot Drummy

Secretary: Claire Lait
Everton
Goodison Park, Liverpool L4 4EL
Tel: 0151 530 5225
Fax: 0151 286 9112
Manager: Alan Stubbs

Secretary: David Harrison
Fulham
Training Ground, Motspur Park,
New Malden KT3 6PT
Tel: 0843 208 1222
Fax: 020 8336 7526
Manager: Billy McKinlay

Secretary: Jennifer Christey
Liverpool
20 Chapel Street, Liverpool L3 9AD
Tel: 0151 264 2309
Fax: 0151 260 8813
Manager: Rodolfo Borrell

Secretary: Danny Stanway
Manchester United
The Trafford Training Centre,
Birch Road, Off Isherwood Road,
Carrington, Manchester M31 4BH
Tel: 0161 868 8111
Fax: 0161 868 8807
Manager: Warren Joyce

Secretary: Rachel Cross
Newcastle United
NUFC Training Centre, Whitley Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SF
Tel: 0191 238 1024
Fax: 0191 238 1018
Manager: Peter Beardsley

Secretary: Richard Hines
Norwich City
Stadium: Carrow Road, Norwich NR1 1JE
Training Ground: NCFC Colney Training Centre,
Hethersett Lane, Colney, Norwich NR4 7TS
Tel: 01603 218 701
Fax: 01603 613 886
Manager: TBC
Secretary: Andrew Blofeld
Sunderland
Stadium of Light, Sunderland SR5 1SU
Tel: 0191 551 5257
Fax: 0191 542 8010
Manager: Keith Bertschin

Secretary: Kathryn Dickman
Swansea City
Liberty Stadium, Landore, Swansea SA1 2FA
Tel: 0844 249 1912
Fax: 01792 616 606
Manager: Alan Curtis

Secretary: Jackie Rockey
West Bromwich Albion

Correspondence Address:
430 Birmingham Road, Wasall WS5 3LQ
Tel: 0871 271 9850
Fax: 0871 271 9851
Manager: David Oldfield

Secretary: Richard Garlick
Wigan Athletic
DW Stadium, Wigan,
Lancashire WN5 0UZ
Tel: 01942 774 000
Fax: 01942 770 477
Manager: Graham Barrow

Secretary: Gemma Bailey
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road,
Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 4QR
Tel: 01902 687 034
Fax: 01902 687 053
Manager: Steve Weaver

Secretary: Alison Matthews
RULES OF THE BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

INTRODUCTION
Definitions
1.
In these Rules:
Home Club means the Member Club on whose ground (or at an alternative venue approved
under Rule 16) a Reserve League Match is or was or should be or should have been played or,
where the Member Clubs participating in that Reserve League Match share a ground, the
Member Club whose name first appears in respect of that Reserve League Match on the
Reserve Leagues fixture list;
Manager means the Official of a Member Club responsible for selecting the Member Clubs
first team;
Member Club means a club in membership of the Reserve League;
the Premier League means The Football Association Premier League Limited;
the Premier League Rules means the rules for the time being of the Premier League and a
letter and a number following a reference to a Premier League rule identifies the Section in
which it is comprised and its number within that Section;
the Reserve League means The Premier Reserve League;
Reserve League Match means a match played in the Reserve League competition;
Rule followed by a number means the rule so numbered in these rules;
Official means any director, secretary, servant or representative of a Member Club;
Section means a section of the Premier League Rules;
Strip means players shirts, shorts and stockings;
Visiting Club means the Member Club playing, which has played, which should play or
which should have played a Reserve League Match on the ground (or at an alternative venue
approved under Rule 16) of a Home Club or, where the Member Clubs participating in the
Reserve League Match share a ground, the Member Club whose name last appears in respect
of that Reserve League Match on the Reserve Leagues fixture list;
the Articles, the Board, the Chairman, the Chief Executive, clear days,
Commission, the Company, Football Academy, the Football Association, the
Football Association Rules, Match Officials, Relegated Club, Season, the
Secretary, Student and written or in writing each have the meaning set out in
Premier League Rule A.1.
Interpretation
2.
Unless the context otherwise requires :

2.1
2.2
words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa; and
words importing any particular gender shall include all genders.
Headings
3.
The headings in these rules are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.
Board Powers
4.
Where a discretion, right or power is expressed in these rules to be exercisable by the Board,
such discretion, right or power shall be exercisable by the Board in its sole and absolute
discretion or as a sole right or power of the Board and shall when exercised be final and
binding and not subject to appeal.
Alterations to Rules
5.
No alteration shall be made to these rules unless such alteration shall have first been
submitted to and approved by:
5.1
5.2
the Football Association; and

clubs in membership of the Premier League in accordance with the provisions of the
Articles.
THE LEAGUE
Name
6.
The league shall be called The Premier Reserve League to which name may be added the
name of any title sponsor.
Management
7.
The Reserve League shall be governed, managed and organised by the Premier League acting
by and through the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Articles.
Annual General Meeting

8.
The Board shall convene an annual general meeting of the Reserve League by giving 14 clear
days notice thereof to Member Clubs specifying the time and place of the meeting and the
general nature of the business to be transacted thereat.
9.
The Chairman or in his absence the Chief Executive or the Secretary shall preside as chairman
of the meeting and shall regulate its proceedings as he thinks fit.
10.
One representative from each Member Club may attend the meeting and, subject to Rule 5,
any resolution put to the meeting shall be passed if approved by two-thirds of such
representatives present.
Membership
11.
Membership of the Reserve League shall be limited to clubs in membership of the Premier
League.
12.
Such clubs may become a member of the Reserve League by completing and submitting to
the Secretary Form RL1 on or before the 1st June immediately preceding the Season in which
their membership is to commence.
13.
Membership shall cease:

13.1 from 31st May in any Season in which a Member Club is relegated from the Premier
League; or
13.2 if a Member Club is expelled from the Premier League or from the Reserve League; or
13.3 upon the Member Club resigning by writing to that effect to the Secretary whereupon
its membership shall cease on the 1st June next following.
Annual Subscription
14.
There shall be no annual subscription.
The Reserve League Competition

15.
Subject to Rules 18 to 24 inclusive, the format of the Reserve League competition shall be on
a regional basis determined annually by the Board after the 1st June deadline mentioned in
Rule 12 and shall be published to Member Clubs as soon as practicable thereafter.
16.
Except with the prior written approval of the Board, Member Clubs shall play home Reserve
League Matches at their registered ground.
17.
Reserve League Matches shall be played in accordance with:

17.1 the Laws of the Game; and
17.2 the Football Association Rules; and
17.3 these rules.
18.
Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the winner of a Reserve League Match shall score
3 points and each Member Club participating in a Reserve League Match which is drawn shall
score one point.
19.
The results of Reserve League Matches shall be recorded by the Secretary in one or more
tables containing in respect of each Member Club the following information:
19.1 the number of Reserve League Matches played in that Season;
19.2 the number of Reserve League Matches won, drawn and lost as a Home Club in that
Season;
19.3 the number of Reserve League Matches won, drawn and lost as a Visiting Club in that
Season;
19.4 the number of goals scored in Reserve League Matches by and against that Member
Club in that Season;
19.5 the number of points scored in that Season.
20.
The position of Member Clubs in a table shall be determined by the number of points scored
in that Season, the Member Club having scored the highest number of points being at the top
of a table and the Member Club having scored the lowest number of points being at the
bottom.
21.
If any 2 or more Member Clubs have scored the same number of points their position in a
table shall be determined on goal difference, that is to say, the difference between the total
number of goals scored by and against a Member Club in Reserve League Matches in that
Season, and the higher or highest placed Member Club shall be the Member Club with the
higher or highest goal difference.
22.
If any 2 or more Member Clubs have scored the same number of points and have the same
goal difference the higher or highest placed Member Club shall be the Member Club having
scored the most goals in Reserve League Matches in that Season.
23.
If any 2 or more Member Clubs have scored the same number of points, have the same goal
difference and have scored the same number of goals in Reserve League Matches in that
Season they shall be deemed to occupy the same position in a table.
24.
If at the end of the Season the format of the competition so requires, Member Clubs
occupying the same position in a table shall play off one or more deciding Reserve League
Matches the format, timing and venue of which shall be determined by the Board.
FINANCE
League Expenses
25.
Subject to Rule 30, the operating expenses of the Reserve League shall be met by the
Company.
Reserve League Match Expenses

26.
The cost of staging Reserve League Matches, including the fees and expenses of Match
Officials, shall be met by the Home Club and the Visiting Club shall meet the cost of its
attendance thereat.
Admission Charges
27.
Unless the Board otherwise determine in any particular case, charges for admission to a
Reserve League Match may be made at the discretion of and retained by the Home Club.
Sponsorship and Broadcasting

28.
A Reserve League Match may be broadcast by a Home Club on its own television channel but
shall not without the prior written permission of the Board be broadcast by any other means.
29.
Member Clubs shall provide such rights, facilities and services as are required to enable the
Company to fulfil any contract for the sponsorship of the Reserve League or the broadcasting
by any means of Reserve League Matches.
30.
After deducting there from the operating expenses of the Reserve League, the income from
any such contract shall be distributed by way of fees equally between Member Clubs.
FIXTURES
Arranging Fixtures
31.
As soon as practicable after the 1st June, the Board shall publish a draft fixture list of Reserve
League Matches taking into account the day upon which each Member Club prefers to play
its home matches in the Reserve League competition.
32.
Upon the draft fixture list being published, the Home Club in each fixture shall liaise with its
Visiting Club with a view to confirming the date upon which the Reserve League Match will
be played and its kick-off time. The draft fixture will be deemed to be confirmed unless either
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Member Club informs the Secretary to the contrary within 14 days of the draft fixture list
being published.
33.
The Board shall have power to determine any dispute between a Home Club and a Visiting
Club with regard to the date, kick-off time or venue of a Reserve League Match.
34.
Upon the 14 days period mentioned in Rule 32 having expired and any dispute between
Member Clubs determined in accordance with Rule 33 and in any event before the
commencement of the Season, the Board shall publish a final fixture list of Reserve League
Matches.
35.
The Board shall have power at any time to change the date upon which a Reserve League
Match is to be played. Before exercising such power the Board will consult with and take into
account any representations made by the Member Clubs participating in the Reserve League
Match in question and any other Member Club which may be affected thereby.
36.
Not later than 14 days before the date upon which a Reserve League Match is to be played,
the Home Club shall send Form RL2 to the Visiting Club, the appointed Match Officials and
the Secretary confirming its date, kick-off time and venue.
Postponement of Reserve League Matches

37.
A Reserve League Match shall not be postponed or abandoned except with the written
consent of the Board or on the instructions of the appointed referee who shall be empowered
to instruct that the Reserve League Match be postponed or abandoned only if he considers
that the pitch is unfit for or if adverse weather conditions preclude the playing of the Reserve
League Match.
38.
Upon a Reserve League Match being postponed or abandoned in accordance with Rule 37, the
Home Club shall forthwith give notice thereof to the Secretary in Form RL3 and the Board will
thereupon exercise its power under Rule 35 and fix a date upon which the Reserve League
Match in question shall be played.
39.
Except in the case of a Reserve League Match which, without either the Home Club or the
Visiting Club being at fault, is postponed or abandoned under the provisions of Rule 37, any
Member Club which causes the postponement or abandonment of a Reserve League Match
on the date fixed under Rule 34 or the date to which it is rearranged under Rule 38 will be in
breach of these rules.
Kick-off
40.
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Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the participating Member Clubs, the kick-off time of a
Reserve League Match shall be not earlier than 6.00pm and not later than 8.00pm and shall
be determined by the Home Club. In either case the kick-off time shall be confirmed on
Form RL2.
41.
Each Member Club participating in a Reserve League Match shall adhere to the kick-off time
and the Home Club shall report any delay to the Secretary together with any explanation
therefore.
42.
Any Member Club which without good reason causes the kick-off of a Reserve League Match
to be delayed from the time fixed will be in breach of these rules.
Team Sheet
43.
At least 30 minutes before the kick-off time of a Reserve League Match, each participating
Member Club shall hand to the referee and its opponents and shall make available to the
media a team sheet in Form RL4.
44.
If any player or substitute player named in the team sheet is injured after the submission of
the team sheet but before kick-off, upon the referee being satisfied that the injury is such that
the player in question cannot reasonably be expected to play, the name of another player may
be added to the team sheet as a player or substitute player.
45.
No player whose name does not appear on the team sheet shall take the field of play in that
Reserve League Match.
Substitutes
46.
In any Reserve League Match a Member Club may include in its team sheet up to 5 substitute
players of whom not more than 3 may take part in the Reserve League Match subject to the
conditions set out in Law 3 of the Laws of the Game.
Use of Official Ball

47.
In all Reserve League Matches the Home Club shall provide and the participating Member
Clubs shall use only the official ball approved from time to time by the Premier League.
Duration of Reserve League Matches

48.
Subject to the provisions of Law 7 of the Laws of the Game and Rule 49, the duration of a
Reserve League Match shall be 90 minutes.
49.
The Board may order a Reserve League Match which for whatever reason lasts for less than
90 minutes to count as a completed fixture or to be replayed.
50.
The half-time interval in League Matches shall be not less than 10 minutes.
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Match Information Record

51.
Within one hour of the conclusion of a Reserve League Match the Home Club shall send by
facsimile transmission to the Press Association and to the Premier League Form RL5 duly
completed and Form RL5A signed by a representative of the Visiting Club.
STRIP
52.
When playing in Reserve League Matches the players of each participating Member Club shall
wear its home Strip unless the home Strips of the participating Member Clubs are alike or
similar or are in the opinion of the referee likely to cause confusion in which event players of
the Visiting Club shall wear its away Strip or a combination of its home Strip and its away Strip.
In the event of any dispute with regard to the Strip to be worn by either Member Club, the
referees decision shall be final.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Appointment of Match Officials
53.
Prior to the commencement of each Season the Board shall publish a list of referees and
assistant referees eligible to be appointed to officiate at forthcoming Reserve League Matches.
54.
The Board shall appoint the Match Officials to officiate as the referee and assistant referees
at each Reserve League Match. The Board shall give notice of such appointment to the
participating Member Clubs and to the Match Officials so appointed who shall each forthwith
acknowledge their appointment to the Secretary and to the Home Club.
55.
The Home Club in each Reserve League Match shall appoint a reserve official who shall be duly
registered as a referee under the provisions of the Football Association Rules.
Rules binding on Match Officials

56.
Acknowledgement by a Match Official made under Rule 54 shall constitute an agreement

with the Company by such Match Official to be bound by and to comply with:
56.1 the Laws of the Game;
56.2 the Football Association Rules;
56.3 these rules.
Fees and Expenses

57.
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At the conclusion of each Reserve League Match, the Home Club shall pay fees and expenses
to Match Officials at such rates as the Board shall determine from time to time.
58.
No Member Club or Official shall either directly or indirectly make or offer to make any
payment to or confer or offer to confer any benefit upon any Match Official.
Pre-Match Procedures
59.
Prior to the commencement of a Reserve League Match at which he has been appointed to
officiate, the referee shall:
59.1 together with the other Match Officials, arrive at the ground not less than 1 hour before
the kick-off time;
59.2 decide on the fitness of the pitch for the playing of the Reserve League Match and
59.2.1 if the referee considers it to be unfit, instruct that the Reserve League Match be
postponed or that the kick-off be delayed;
59.2.2 if the referee considers it to be necessary, instruct that the pitch be re-marked;
59.3
59.4
59.5
59.6
receive the team sheets of the participating Member Clubs in accordance with Rule 43;
check and approve any football to be used in the Reserve League Match;
ensure that the players Strip complies with the provisions of Rule 52;
decide the position of assistant referees for the kick-off and their direction of patrol and
ensure that each carries a flag.
Compliance with Instructions

60.
Players and Officials shall comply with any lawful instruction given to them by a Match
Official officiating at a Reserve League Match.
Post-Match Procedures
61.
The referee shall send the team sheets to and make the following reports in writing on
Form RL6 to the Secretary as soon as practicable after officiating at a Reserve League Match:
61.1
61.2
61.3
61.4
61.5
61.6
61.7
61.8
62.
on the standard of facilities for Match Officials provided by the Home Club;
on the late arrival at the ground of any of the Match Officials giving reasons therefore;
on the condition of the pitch;
on the circumstances surrounding the kick-off being delayed;
on any player being cautioned or sent-off;
on either assistant referee taking over as referee and stating the reasons therefore;
on the performance of the assistant referees and any reserve official and fourth official;
on any breach of these rules by Member Clubs, Players, Officials, Managers and other
Match Officials.
A referee shall likewise report to the Football Association any breach of the Football
Association Rules.
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63.
As soon as practicable after and in any event within 6 days of a Reserve League Match each
participating Member Club shall submit to the Secretary in Form RL7 a report on the Match
Officials officiating at that Reserve League Match.
MEDICAL
Attendance of Medical Personnel and Provision of Medical Facilities
64.
At every Reserve League Match:

64.1 the Home Club shall procure the attendance of a qualified medical practitioner who
shall be available throughout and for a reasonable time after the match. Both the Home
Club and the Visiting Club shall each procure the attendance of a therapist who is either
a Chartered Physiotherapist or a member of the Health Professions Council;
64.2 as from Season 2008/09 the medical practitioner and/or therapist in attendance from
each Club must hold a current Football Association Resuscitation and Emergency Aid
certification;
64.3 the Home Club shall procure the attendance of at least two fully equipped paramedics
who shall be available to deal with on-field medical incidents;
64.4 no person other than those mentioned at 64.1 and 64.3 above shall be permitted to
treat Players or Match Officials on the field of play.
64.5 the Home Club shall provide a minimum of 2 stretchers and a suitable team of stretcher
bearers to remove injured Players or match officials from the field of play;
64.6 the Home Club shall provide a medical treatment and examination room close to both
teams dressing rooms and shall ensure that the mandatory equipment prescribed by
the Board from time to time is available;
64.7 the Home Club shall ensure that during the whole of each Reserve League Match a fully
equipped ambulance is available at the ground to transport any Player or Match Official
requiring emergency treatment to hospital;
64.8 the Home Club shall before each Reserve League Match make available to the Visiting
Club an Emergency Care/Medical Information Sheet in the manner prescribed by the
Board from time to time.
PLAYERS ELIGIBILITY
65.
A player shall not play for a Member Club in a Reserve Team Match unless:
65.1 the Member Club holds his registration under the provisions of the Premier League
Rules; or
65.2 he is playing a trial match under the provisions of Rule C.1(i)(i)(D) of the Football
Association Rules; or
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65.3 he is a Trialist within the meaning of Rule N.37 of the Premier League Rules provided
that if another Club (or club) holds his registration, that Club (or club) has given written
permission (to be copied to the Secretary) for the Player to play for the Member Club in
Reserve Team Matches; or
65.4 he is a Student playing under the provisions of Rule C.3(a)(v) of the Football Association
Rules; or
65.5 he is registered under the provisions of Rule 67.
66.
In order to register a player not of the description set out in Rules 65.1, 65.2, 65.3 or 65.4, a
Member Club shall:
66.1 not later than 30 minutes before the kick-off time of the Reserve League Match in which
he is to play, procure that Form RL8 is signed by the player, by an Official on behalf of
the Member Club and, if the Form is signed on the day of the Reserve League Match, by
the appointed referee; and
66.2 send Form RL8 to the Secretary so that it reaches him before the date of the Reserve
League Match or, in the case of the Form having been signed on the day of the Reserve
League Match, within 6 days of it having been played together with, in the case of a
player who is eligible to play for a club affiliated to a national association other than the
Football Association:
66.2.1 the written consent of his club to the players registration hereunder; and
66.2.2 written confirmation from the Football Association that an international
registration transfer certificate has been issued in respect of the player.
67.
A registration affected under the provisions of Rule 66:

67.1 shall expire at the end of the Season in which it commenced; or
67.2 may be terminated before its expiry by either the Member Club or the player, notice of
such termination being given by the Member Club to the Secretary within 6 days
thereof on Form RL9.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
68.
The provisions of Section R of the Premier League Rules shall apply to the Reserve League and
Forms 41 to 46 inclusive shall be appropriately adapted for that purpose.
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Form RL1
BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP (Rule 12)
To:
The Secretary
The Premier League
We, .............................................................................................................................. Football Club, hereby apply for

membership of The Premier Reserve League.
We would prefer to play our home matches in the Reserve League competition on [day of the week]
................................................................................................
We propose to play our Reserve League Matches at [venue] .............................................................................
We agree to be bound by the Rules of the Reserve League in force during the currency of our
membership [*and submit to the jurisdiction of the Premier League for the purposes of Rule 68.]
Signed
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Position
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Date
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* words in square brackets to be deleted by Premier League Club applicants

this Form must reach the Secretary on or before 1st June
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Form RL2

CONFIRMATION OF DATE OF RESERVE LEAGUE MATCH (Rule 36)
To: (1) [Visiting Club]
......................................................................................................... Football Club
(2) [Referee]
Mr ...............................................................................................................................
(3) [Assistant Referee]
Mr ...............................................................................................................................
(4) [Assistant Referee]
Mr ...............................................................................................................................
(5) [Reserve Official]
Mr ...............................................................................................................................
(6) The Secretary, The Premier League.

We, [Home Club] ........................................................................................................................ Football Club hereby
confirm that our Reserve League Match against the above Visiting Club will be played at [address of
ground] .....................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................ on [date] ....................................................................................
Kick-off will be at .................................... p.m.
Signed
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Position
..........................................................................
Date
..........................................................................
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Form RL3

NOTICE OF POSTPONED OR ABANDONED RESERVE LEAGUE MATCH (Rule 38)
To:
The Secretary
The Premier League
Copy to:
(1) [Names and addresses of Match Officials]

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(2) [Visiting Club] .................................................................................................. Football Club.
We, [Home Club] ........................................................................................................................ Football Club hereby

give notice that our Reserve League Match against the above Visiting Club which was to have been
played at [address of ground] ...........................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................ on [date] ....................................................................................
was postponed/abandoned* for the following reason(s) ......................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................................................................
We request the Board to determine the date and time at which the match shall be played.
* delete as appropriate
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Signed
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Position
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Date
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Form RL4

TEAM SHEET OF ............................................................................................. FOOTBALL CLUB (Rule 43)
Date .....................................................................................
Kick-off time .....................................................................
Opponents .........................................................................
F.C. Referee ........................................................................
SHIRT No.
NAME
TEAM
For Referees use

Replaced
Time
SUBSTITUTES
COLOUR OF STRIP
Shirts
Shorts
Stockings
Goalkeepers
Shirt
Signed ................................................................................. Position ..............................................................................
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Form RL5

MATCH INFORMATION RECORD - HOME CLUB SEASON 20............. 20.............
(Rule 51)
Fixture Details
Visitors
Referee
Team
Player Name
Home
Date
Shirt No.
Substitutes
Player Name
Shirt No.
Replaced
Time
Result/Goalscorers (please indicate with a tick penalties and OGs)

Scorer
Time
Penalty
OG
Full Time Score
Half Time Score
Attendance
Contact Details
Name:
Position:
Club:
Mobile Telephone:
Signed .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Please fax to the Press Association (0870 1240 155) and the Premier League (020 7864 9202)
within 1 hour of the conclusion of the match.
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Form RL5A

MATCH INFORMATION RECORD - VISITING CLUB SEASON 20............. 20.............
(Rule 51)
Home
Date
Shirt No.
Shirt No.
Fixture Details
Visitors
Referee
Team
Player Name
Substitutes
Player Name
Replaced
Goalscorers (please indicate with a tick penalties and OGs)

Scorer
Time
Penalty
Time
OG
Signed by a representative of the Visiting Club as a true record:

Signed
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Position
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Please fax to the Press Association (0870 1240 155) and the Premier League (020 7864 9202)
within 1 hour of the conclusion of the match.
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Form RL6

REFEREES MATCH REPORT (Rule 61)
................................................................................. v .................................................................................
Date ................................................................ Referee ..........................................................................................................
MISCONDUCT
PLAYERS NAME
CLUB
OFFENCE
CAUTION/SENT OFF
5 = Excellent
4 = Very Good
ASSISTANT REFEREE 2 ..............................................
3 = Good
RESERVE OFFICIAL
(Name) .......................................................................................... 2 = Satisfactory
(Address) ...................................................................................... 1 = Unsatisfactory
Attitude and Performance .................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................................................................
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ASSISTANT REFEREE 1 ..............................................
CLUB FACILITIES AND HOSPITALITY (please tick)

Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Any comments ......................................................................................................................................................................
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Weather (i) Before game .............................................................. (ii) During ..............................................................
STATE OF PITCH (please tick)
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor*
Very Poor*
Unacceptable* (abandoned/postponed)
* additional comments required
......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Any other matters required to be reported under Rule 61
22
Form RL7

CLUB REPORT ON MATCH OFFICIALS (Rule 63)
................................................................................. v .................................................................................
Date ................................................................ Referee ..........................................................................................................
1. Consistency of correct law application
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
2. Control of players
Positive
Uncertain
Poor
3. Decision making
Clear &
Positive
Hesitant
Uncertain
4. Use of advantage
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
5. Co-operation with assistant referees
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
6. Management of players
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
Yes
No
7. Was the match a particularly severe test?
8. Overall performance
Please refer to the Football Association guide for
Clubs on the marking of referees and state a score
in the box to the right (a score of 60 or below will
require written representation)
100
Name of Club
......................................................................................... F.C.
Signed
.............................................................................. Manager
............................................................................. Secretary
Note: Any additional comments on the referee and any comments on the other Match Officials may be added on the
reverse of this Form.
23
Form RL8

RESERVE LEAGUE REGISTRATION FORM (Rule 66.1)
Players Particulars
Surname ............................................................................. Other name(s) .................................................................
Address .....................................................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................ Post Code ...........................................................................
Date of birth ..................................................................... Nationality ........................................................................
(Note: If the player last played for a club affiliated to a national association other than the Football
Association, this Form must be accompanied by the written consent of the players club to this
application and written confirmation from the Football Association that an international registration
transfer certificate has been issued in respect of the player)
Application to Register
We hereby apply for the above-named player to be registered as a Reserve League Player for
.......................................................................................................................................................................... Football Club
Signed
Position
Date
..........................................................................
..........................................................................
..........................................................................
Endorsement by Player
I consent to the above application and consent pursuant to Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 of the Data
Protection Act 1998 to The Premier League Limited holding and processing the above personal
data and sensitive personal data for the purpose of discharging its functions as a regulatory and
governing body of football. I certify that the above particulars are correct. I agree to be bound by
the Rules of The Premier Reserve League.
Signed
..........................................................................
Date
..........................................................................
*Endorsement by Referee
I hereby certify that this Form was signed as above not later than 30 minutes before the kick-off
time of the applicant clubs Reserve League Match against .................................................... Football Club
on [date] .............................................................................
Signed
..........................................................................
Date
..........................................................................
*to be completed if this Form is signed on the day of the Reserve League Match
Secretarys Certificate
I hereby certify that I have this day registered (name of Player) .......................................................................
as a Reserve League player whose registration is held by ....................................................... Football Club.
24
Signed
..........................................................................
Secretary, The Premier League
Date
..........................................................................
Form RL9

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF RESERVE LEAGUE REGISTRATION (Rule 67.2)
To:
The Secretary
The Premier League
Notice is hereby given that on [date] .....................................................................................................

the Reserve League registration held by .................................................................................................
Football Club in respect of (full name of player) .................................................................................
was terminated by the Club/the Player*
Signed
..........................................................................
Position
..........................................................................
Date
..........................................................................
* delete as appropriate
25
26
BARCLAYS PREMIER
RESERVE LEAGUE
NORTHERN/SOUTHERN SECTIONS FIXTURES SEASON 2011/12
This publication is produced for information purposes only and The Football Association Premier League Ltd cannot
be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
Please be aware that fixtures are always subject to changes and these will appear at www.premierleague.com
The time of kick-off for matches is 7pm unless otherwise stated
Copyright and Database Right 2011 The Football Association Premier League Ltd.
Compiled in association with Atos.
All rights reserved.
Monday, August 15th, 2011

Arsenal
v Manchester United
Chelsea
v Sunderland
Barnet FC
Cobham Training Ground
2pm
Motspur Park
Carrow Road
West Bromwich Albions TG
1pm
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Fulham
v Wigan Athletic
Norwich City
v Blackburn Rovers
v Everton
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Swansea City
v Bolton Wanderers
TBC
Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Blackburn Rovers
v Aston Villa
Leigh Sports Village
27
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Bolton Wanderers
v Chelsea
Everton
v Fulham
Liverpool
v Norwich City
Newcastle United
v West Bromwich Albion
Sunderland
v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wigan Athletic
v Arsenal
Lancashire FA
Finch Farm Training Ground
Liverpools Academy
Northumberland FA
Academy of Light
Robin Park Arena
2pm
2pm
2pm
2pm
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Manchester United
v Swansea City
Altrincham FC
Monday, August 29th, 2011

Aston Villa
v Wigan Athletic
Villa Park
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Chelsea
v Blackburn Rovers
Fulham
v Bolton Wanderers
Norwich City
v Everton
v Manchester United
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
Stamford Bridge
Motspur Park
Carrow Road
The Hawthorns
AFC Telford United
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Arsenal
v Sunderland
Swansea City
v Liverpool
Barnet FC
TBC
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Norwich City
Colney Training Centre
Monday, September 12th, 2011

Blackburn Rovers
v Wolverhampton Wanderers Leigh Sports Village
28
4pm

Bolton Wanderers
v Arsenal
Everton
v Aston Villa
Newcastle United
v Norwich City
Sunderland
v Swansea City
Wigan Athletic
Lancashire FA
Northumberland FA
Academy of Light
Robin Park Arena
2pm
1pm
2pm
2pm
Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Manchester United
v Fulham
Altrincham FC
Monday, September 26th, 2011

Arsenal
v Blackburn Rovers
Aston Villa
v Bolton Wanderers
Chelsea
v Everton
Barnet FC
Villa Park
2pm

Norwich City
v Manchester United
v Sunderland
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic
Carrow Road
AFC Telford United
2pm
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Swansea City
v Newcastle United
TBC
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Arsenal
v Swansea City
Aston Villa
v Chelsea
Blackburn Rovers
v Everton
Barnet FC
Villa Park
29
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Bolton Wanderers
v Newcastle United
Fulham
v Norwich City
Sunderland
v Wigan Athletic
Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion
Lancashire FA
Motspur Park
Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground
AFC Telford United
Monday, October 17th, 2011

Chelsea
v Wolverhampton Wanderers Cobham Training Ground
Swansea City
v Fulham
TBC
2pm

Everton
v Sunderland
Newcastle United
v Liverpool
Norwich City
v Aston Villa
v Arsenal
Wigan Athletic
v Bolton Wanderers

Northumberland FA
Carrow Road
The Hawthorns
Robin Park Arena
2pm
2pm
Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Manchester United
v Blackburn Rovers
Altrincham FC

Liverpool
v Chelsea
Liverpools Academy
2pm
Monday, October 31st, 2011

Aston Villa
v Arsenal
Villa Park
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Fulham
Liverpool
v Bolton Wanderers
Norwich City
v Swansea City
Sunderland
v Blackburn Rovers
v Chelsea
Wigan Athletic
v Newcastle United
30
Motspur Park
Liverpools Academy
Carrow Road
Academy of Light
The Hawthorns
Robin Park Arena
2pm
2pm
2pm
2pm
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Manchester United
v Everton
Altrincham FC
Monday, November 7th, 2011

Arsenal
v Fulham
Blackburn Rovers
v Liverpool
Chelsea
v Norwich City
Swansea City
London Colney
TBC
1.30pm
2pm
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Bolton Wanderers
v Sunderland
Everton
v Wigan Athletic
Newcastle United
v Manchester United
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa
Lancashire FA
Northumberland FA
AFC Telford United
2pm
Monday, November 14th, 2011

Arsenal
v Norwich City
London Colney
Blackburn Rovers
v Bolton Wanderers
Swansea City
v Wolverhampton Wanderers TBC
1.30pm

Sunderland
v Newcastle United
v. Aston Villa
Stadium of Light
The Hawthorns
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Manchester United
v Wigan Athletic
Altrincham FC
Monday, November 21st, 2011

Chelsea
v Swansea City
2pm
31
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Bolton Wanderers
v Manchester United
Liverpool
v Sunderland
Newcastle United
v Everton
Wigan Athletic
v Blackburn Rovers
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal
Lancashire FA
Liverpools Academy
2pm
Newcastle Utds Training Ground 2pm
Robin Park Arena
2pm
AFC Telford United

Fulham
v Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
Motspur Park
AFC Telford United
Monday, December 5th, 2011

Arsenal
v Chelsea
Aston Villa
v Swansea City
Blackburn Rovers
v Newcastle United
London Colney
Villa Park
1.30pm
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Bolton Wanderers
v Everton
Fulham
Liverpool
v Wigan Athletic
Sunderland
v Manchester United
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City
Lancashire FA
Motspur Park
2pm
Liverpools Academy
2pm
AFC Telford United
Monday, December 12th, 2011

Chelsea
v Aston Villa
2pm

Everton
v Blackburn Rovers
Newcastle United
v Bolton Wanderers
Wigan Athletic
v Sunderland

2pm
The Hawthorns
Robin Park Arena
2pm
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Swansea City
v Arsenal
32
TBC
Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Manchester United
v Liverpool
Altrincham FC

Fulham
v Liverpool
Motspur Park
Monday, January 9th, 2012

Arsenal
v Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers
v Sunderland
Chelsea
Swansea City
v Norwich City
London Colney
TBC
1.30pm
2pm
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Bolton Wanderers
v Liverpool
Everton
v Manchester United
Newcastle United
v Wigan Athletic
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham
Lancashire FA
Stobart Stadium
AFC Telford United
Monday, January 16th, 2012

Liverpool
v Manchester United
Liverpools Academy
2pm
Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Aston Villa
v Wolverhampton Wanderers Villa Park
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Fulham
v Arsenal
Liverpool
v Blackburn Rovers
Norwich City
v Chelsea
Sunderland
v Bolton Wanderers
v Swansea City
Wigan Athletic
v Everton
Motspur Park
Liverpools Academy
2pm
Carrow Road
1pm
Robin Park Arena
2pm
33
Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Manchester United
v Newcastle United
Altrincham FC
Monday, February 6th, 2012

Aston Villa
v Fulham
Villa Park

Arsenal
v Wolverhampton Wanderers London Colney
Blackburn Rovers
v Wigan Athletic
Swansea City
v Chelsea
TBC
1.30pm
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Everton
v Newcastle United
Fulham
v Aston Villa
Sunderland
v Liverpool
v Norwich City

2pm
Motspur Park
2pm
Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Manchester United
v Bolton Wanderers
Altrincham FC

Aston Villa
Chelsea
v Fulham
Villa Park
2pm
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Bolton Wanderers
v Blackburn Rovers
Liverpool
v Everton
Newcastle United
v Sunderland
Norwich City
v Arsenal
Wigan Athletic
v Manchester United
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Swansea City
34
Lancashire FA
Liverpools Academy
Northumberland FA
Carrow Road
Robin Park Arena
AFC Telford United
2pm
2pm

Swansea City
v Aston Villa
TBC
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Everton
v Bolton Wanderers
Newcastle United
v Blackburn Rovers
Norwich City
v Fulham
Wigan Athletic
v Liverpool
Stobart Stadium
Newcastle Utds Training Ground
Robin Park Arena
2pm
2pm
2pm
2pm
Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Manchester United
v Sunderland
Altrincham FC
Monday, March 5th, 2012

Aston Villa
v Newcastle United
Chelsea
v Arsenal
Villa Park
2pm
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Everton
v Liverpool
Stobart Stadium

Arsenal
Aston Villa
v Norwich City
Blackburn Rovers
v Manchester United
Barnet FC
Villa Park

Bolton Wanderers
v Wigan Athletic
Fulham
v Swansea City
Liverpool
v Newcastle United
Sunderland
v Everton
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea
Lancashire FA
Motspur Park
2pm
Liverpools Academy
2pm
AFC Telford United
35

Blackburn Rovers
v Swansea City
Blackburn Rovers Training Centre 2pm

Bolton Wanderers
Everton
Liverpool
v Arsenal
Newcastle United
v Chelsea
Sunderland
v Fulham
Wigan Athletic
v Norwich City
Lancashire FA
Stobart Stadium
Liverpools Academy
Northumberland FA
Academy of Light
Robin Park Arena
2pm
1pm
2pm
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Manchester United
v Aston Villa
Altrincham FC

Norwich City
v Fulham
3pm
Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Arsenal
v Everton
Aston Villa
v Liverpool
Chelsea
v Manchester United
Swansea City
v Wigan Athletic
Barnet FC
Villa Park
TBC
2pm
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Fulham
v Newcastle United
Norwich City
v Sunderland
v Blackburn Rovers
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bolton Wanderers
36
Motspur Park
AFC Telford United
2pm
1pm
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Bolton Wanderers
v Norwich City
Everton
v Swansea City
Liverpool
Newcastle United
v Arsenal
Sunderland
v Aston Villa
Wigan Athletic
v Chelsea
Lancashire FA
Liverpools Academy
Northumberland FA
Academy of Light
Robin Park Arena
2pm
2pm
2pm
2pm
Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Manchester United
v Wolverhampton Wanderers Altrincham FC
Monday, April 16th, 2012

Blackburn Rovers
v Fulham
Week commencing Monday, May 14th, 2012

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE PLAY-OFF FINAL
37
SEASON 2010/2011
FINAL RESERVE LEAGUE TABLE NORTHERN GROUP A
Pld W D
1
2
3
4
5
Manchester United
Manchester City
Wigan Athletic
Newcastle United
Bolton Wanderers
19
19
19
19
19
6
6
7
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
Home
L For Agt
1
2
1
2
3
21
20
15
19
17
10
10
6
11
16
W D
3
4
2
3
3
Away
L For Agt GD Pts
6
1
2
2
1
1 17 14 +14 35
4 12 12 +10 33
5 6 16 -1 31
5 21 29 0 28
5 7 16 -8 27
W D
Away
L For Agt GD Pts
FINAL RESERVE LEAGUE TABLE NORTHERN GROUP B

Pld W D
1
2
3
4
5
Blackburn Rovers (Champions)

Sunderland
Liverpool
Everton
Blackpool
19
19
19
19
19
4
3
4
2
3
4
3
5
1
1
Home
L For Agt
1
4
1
6
5
23
13
13
12
15
19
12
8
15
18
3
3
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
1
6
3
5
6
8
16
16
12
11
8
19
15
18
19
31
+1
+2
-1
-11
-26
26
24
23
15
14
RESERVE LEAGUE NORTHERN GROUP PLAY-OFF

Manchester United
1 - 2
Blackburn Rovers
Petrucci 64 (P)
Rochina Naixes 21 31
FINAL RESERVE LEAGUE TABLE SOUTH

Pld W D
1
2
3
4
5
6
Chelsea (Champions)
Arsenal
Aston Villa
West Ham United
Wolverhampton Wdrs
20
20
20
20
20
20
6
8
5
4
2
3
2
1
4
2
3
2
Home
L For Agt
2
1
1
4
5
5
26
25
27
14
14
18
16
12
11
11
18
17
W D
5
2
3
4
3
2
1
4
2
2
7
0
RESERVE LEAGUE PLAY-OFF FINAL

Chelsea
Kane 80
1 - 1
Blackburn Rovers
Formica 20
Chelsea win 5 - 4 on penalties

38
Away
L For Agt GD Pts
4
4
5
4
0
8
16
16
10
17
16
9
23
22
10
19
11
18
+3 36
+7 35
+16 30
+1 28
+1 25
-8 17
39
40
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BARCLAYS PREMIER

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE DIRECTORY

Manager: Neil Banfield

Manager: Kevin MacDonald

Manager: Gary Bowyer

Manager: John Henry

Manager: Dermot Drummy

Manager: Alan Stubbs

Manager: Billy McKinlay

Manager: Rodolfo Borrell

Manager: Warren Joyce

Manager: Peter Beardsley

Manager: Keith Bertschin

Manager: Alan Curtis

West Bromwich Albion

Manager: David Oldfield

Manager: Graham Barrow

Manager: Steve Weaver

RULES OF THE BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

Unless the context otherwise requires :

the Football Association; and

Annual General Meeting

Membership shall cease:

There shall be no annual subscription.

The Reserve League Competition

Reserve League Matches shall be played in accordance with:

Reserve League Match Expenses

Sponsorship and Broadcasting

Postponement of Reserve League Matches

Use of Official Ball

Duration of Reserve League Matches

Match Information Record

Rules binding on Match Officials

Acknowledgement by a Match Official made under Rule 54 shall constitute an agreement

Fees and Expenses

Compliance with Instructions

At every Reserve League Match:

A registration affected under the provisions of Rule 66:

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

We, .............................................................................................................................. Football Club, hereby apply for

* words in square brackets to be deleted by Premier League Club applicants

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

To: (1) [Visiting Club]

......................................................................................................... Football Club

(3) [Assistant Referee]

(4) [Assistant Referee]

(5) [Reserve Official]

(6) The Secretary, The Premier League.

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

(1) [Names and addresses of Match Officials]

We, [Home Club] ........................................................................................................................ Football Club hereby

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

Kick-off time .....................................................................

F.C. Referee ........................................................................

For Referees use

Signed ................................................................................. Position ..............................................................................

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

Result/Goalscorers (please indicate with a tick penalties and OGs)

Half Time Score

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

Goalscorers (please indicate with a tick penalties and OGs)

Signed by a representative of the Visiting Club as a true record:

BARCLAYS PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE

CLUB FACILITIES AND HOSPITALITY (please tick)