18th November 2009

Luton Phoenix training session on Sunday 22nd November at Barnfield.  Meeting at 10.30am.

10th November 2009

Luton Phoenix will have their kit presentation on Friday 13th November 2009 at Kam’s.  Meeting at 8pm.  Please let manager Kamrul Haque know if you will be attending.

9th November 2009

Training this week will fall on Wednesday 11th November at 9pm, as Thursday slot was fully booked.  Meeting at Vauxhall brache at 8.30pm for half hour circuit training before 9pm game.  Please let Kam know if you are able to attend.

BEDFORDSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

‘Century House’, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, Beds LU5 4JU

9^th November 2009

To All Clubs and Referees in membership of the Association

NOTE FOR GUIDANCE

It is coming to the attention of the Association that referees are being asked at the conclusion of a game, that where a player or players have been cautioned or sent off, if the referee is going to submit the report to the County FA.

Please be advised that it is an offence to ask such question of a referee, please ask you Managers / players etc that if this is their practice, then it should cease immediately.

The Association wishes to give notice that any Manager or individual reported to the Association by a Referee for approaching the referee after a game to ask if he is going to submit his or her report, action will be taken against the individual.

Similarly, action is and has been taken against any referee who fails to submit a caution or misconduct report. Referees are reminded that all disciplinary reports must be submitted with two working days of the match.

Hopefully everyone concerned will act in a responsible manner which will preclude any such action from being taken by the Association.

Please continue to enjoy your football, and RESPECT the game.

Yours faithfully

P.Brown

Peter Brown

Chief Executive

BEDFORDSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

‘Century House’, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, Beds LU5 4JU

MEMORANDUM TO ALL CLUBS, LEAGUES AND REFEREES

The Referees Committee have become increasingly concerned this season with the rise in use of offensive, insulting or abusive language at football matches. Whilst the Committee understand that football is a passionate game there has been an increase in the excessive use of such language.

The Committee would like to ask leagues for their support in emphasising the responsibility of clubs in relation to the behaviour of their players and to reinforce this message at meetings and in communications with their member clubs.

Equally the Committee would like to appeal directly to clubs and remind them that the behaviour of the club’s players is the responsibility of the club itself and it is not acceptable simply to leave this to the referee to deal with. Clubs can take a leading role in tackling such behaviour and ensuring that the environment matches are played in is friendly and can be enjoyed by all involved.

Referees have the power to take action against the use of offensive, insulting and abusive language under Law 12 and the Committee will fully support referees who exercise their powers under this Law. Whilst referees do tackle offensive, insulting and abusive language directed at match officials it has been noted that the excessive use of such language in a general manner (i.e. not directed at the match officials) can sometimes go unchallenged and the Committee would like to draw on your support to tackle and, if required, take appropriate sanctions against those committing such offences.

Please remember that all of us, clubs, leagues and referees alike have a responsibility to the game as a whole to ensure that is played in a good spirit and can be enjoyed by everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation and best of luck for the rest of the season.

Yours faithfully

P.Onion        P.Brown     C.Checketts

Peter Onion                       Peter Brown             Chris Checketts

Chairman                               Chief Executive        Referee Development Officer

Referees Committee           Bedfordshire FA

• Phoenix Home Kit is arriving later this week.  Names will be printed on the back over the weekend, and Kit presentation will follow on Friday, 23rd October 2009 at 7pm.  Venue TBC
  

  Home Kit - Shirt

  

  Home Kit - Shorts

• Junaid Afzal will not be available for the game commencing on the 04/09/09 as he will be away on holiday in Rome.

• Louis Ebanks will not be available for 2 weeks as he is on holiday in Florida

• Phoenix Crash out of the County Cup to Black Tom Rangers
  

Game Cancelled 20/09/09

Game against Barnfield has been cancelled due to a conflict with Eid celebrations. The game was scheduled to be played on 20th September, but has now been rescheduled for a later date.

We will keep you updated.

As Ramadhan comes to an end some of the Phoenix players will be celebrating Eid, which will mean that regular patterns of eating and training will commence.  Therefore, the next two games for Phoenix are crucial as it will give the manager and players a clear indication of where they will finish this season .

Training

• Training is on every Thursday at 9pm, Vauxhall Recreation Centre,. Anyone interested please email muj.zaman@lutonphoenixfc.com

• Luton Phoenix FC are still in the hunt for new players for the season anyone interested please email muj.zaman@lutonphoenixfc.com for more information.