Paris (AFP) – Trials using permanent concussion substitutes in English football have sometimes “fallen short of their objective” and “jeopardised player health”, putting unfair pressure on medical staff, the global players’ union FIFPRO and England’s Professional Footballers’ Association have said.
In a joint letter sent to the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which determines the laws of the game, FIFPRO and the PFA said existing trials using permanent concussion substitutes should be extended to test parallel temporary concussion replacements “as soon as possible”.
The Premier League began trialling the use of concussion substitutes in February in response to growing concerns about the damage caused by head injuries in football. The trials are also being used in the FA Cup and Women’s Super League.
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Paris, April 15, 2021 (AFP) - Trials using permanent concussion substitutes in English football have sometimes fallen short of their objective and jeopardised player health , putting unfair pressure on medical staff, the global players union FIFPRO and England s Professional Footballers Association have said.
In a joint letter sent to the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which determines the laws of the game, FIFPRO and the PFA said existing trials using permanent concussion substitutes should be extended to test parallel temporary concussion replacements as soon as possible .
The Premier League began trialling the use of concussion substitutes in February in response to growing concerns about the damage caused by head injuries in football. The trials are also being used in the FA Cup and Women s Super League.
Stoke City vow to bring the perpetrators to justice after vile online abuse of McClean
The Republic of Ireland winger and his wife have highlighted the ‘anti-Irish abuse’ and threats they have received. By Emma Duffy Tuesday 16 Feb 2021, 3:48 PM Feb 16th 2021, 3:48 PM 2,928 Views 1 Comment
James McClean.
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STOKE CITY HAVE offered further support to Republic of Ireland international James McClean, condemning the vile online abuse and threats he has been subjected to.
The Potters say they “will continue to work with the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice,” following on from statements from the Football Association of Ireland [FAI] and England’s Professional Footballers’ Association [PFA] last night.