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Fourth Official (where appointed)
The fourth official assists the referee at all times
In the event of mass confrontation the fourth official’s first priority should be the conduct of the
occupants of the technical area
At the conclusion of the incident the fourth official should bring to the attention of the referee
anything he may wish to report
Even where disciplinary action is not taken reports of mass confrontation should still be made to The
Hellenic League Office as part of the Match Referee’s report.
When a Confrontation/Mass Melee incident involving TEN or more Player’s & Team Official’s occurs
during the course of a fixture Match Official’s, including Assistant Referee’s are required to submit a
narrative report to the Hellenic League Office for possible further action as may be considered
appropriate.
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Extraordinary Incidents
Incidents occur, in or connected with football matches, that are likely to be the focal point for media
attention, their enquiries and subsequent headlines, or which require The Football Association or
County Football Association to investigate and, where appropriate, take further action.
In such situations it is essential that, in order to be able to respond appropriately and quickly, the
appropriate Association has: -
An initial report from the Referee and, where appropriate, the match assessor/observer within two
hours of the end of a match where the kick-off is in the morning or afternoon, or before 09.00hrs
the next morning following an evening kick-off.
An indication of where the Referee may be contacted immediately for further details (assistant
referees and match assessor if appropriate to the incident) and also during the following 24 hours
The report should include:
The nature of the incident
An indication of those involved (players/spectators)
The responsible officials at the Club/Police Commander/Security Officer where appropriate
Any known action being taken by the Club/Authorities
The report must be notified immediately to The Hellenic League by e-mail to
office@hellenicleague.co.ukIt is not possible to comprehensively list or categorise the nature of what may or may not be regarded as
an Extraordinary Incident, but should be understood to include any situations involving safety aspects,
security breaches, spectator misbehaviour, in addition to those serious incidents on or off the field of
play involving players.
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Reconsideration of a Disciplinary Sanction
If, after cautioning or dismissing a player, the referee subsequently believes that the decision was in
error he is to report the relevant facts to The Football Association or appropriate County FA within 48
hours of the conclusion of the game.
He should give reasons and confirm that no pressure had been brought to bear and that any
amendment to the report has been made on his own volition following full consideration of all the facts.