PREMIER LEAGUEHANDBOOK Season 2015/16PREMIER LEAGUE HANDBOOKSeason 2015/16THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONPREMIER LEAGUE LIMITEDSeason 2015/16Board of DirectorsRichard Scudamore (Executive Chairman)Claudia Arney (Non-Executive Director)Kevin Beeston (Non-Executive Director)AuditorsDeloitte LLP2 New Street SquareLondonEC4A 3BZBankersBarclays Bank plc27th Floor1 Churchill PlaceLondonE14 5HPRegistered Ofce30 Gloucester PlaceLondon W1U 8PLRegd. No. 2719699Telephone020 7864 9000Facsimile020 7864 9001Websitewww.premierleague.comPublished by The Football Association Premier League Limited The Football Association Premier League Limited 2015PREMIER LEAGUE CHAIRMENS CHARTERSEASON 2015/16ForewordTheChairmensCharterisastatementofourcommitmentandaimtorunPremierLeague football to the highest possible standards in a professional manner and with the utmost integrity.With that aim we, the Chairmen of the Clubs in membership of The Premier League, are determined:(a)To conduct our respective Clubs dealings with the utmost good faith and honesty.(b)At all times to maintain a rule book which is comprehensive, relevant and up-to-date.(c)To adopt disciplinary procedures which are professional, fair and objective.(d)To submit to penalties which are fair and realistic.(e)To secure the monitoring of and compliance with the rules at all times.The CharterThe Chairmens Charter sets out our commitment to run Premier League football to the highest possible standards and with integrity.We will ensure that our Clubs:Behave with the utmost good faith and honesty to each other, do not unjustly criticise or disparage one another and maintain condences.Will comply with the laws of the game and take all reasonable steps to ensure that the Manager, his staff and Players accept and observe the authority and decisions of Match Ofcials at all times.Follow Premier League and FA Rules not only to the letter but also to their spirit, and will ensure that our Clubs and Ofcials are fully aware of such rules and that we have effective procedures to implement the same.Will respect the contractual obligations and responsibilities of each others employees and not seek to breach these or to make illegal approaches.Will discharge their nancial responsibilities and obligations to each other promptly and fully and not seek to avoid them.Will seek to resolve differences between each other without recourse to law.CONTENTSCLUB DIRECTORY ................................................ 01FIXTURES............................................................... 43RULES ...................................................................... 61 Premier League Rules75 Premier League Forms229 Youth Development Rules313 Youth Development Forms401 Appendices to the Rules429MATCH OFFICIALS.............................................. 493MEMORANDUM & ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION............................................... 501MISCELLANEOUS................................................ 525STATISTICS............................................................ 547CLUB DIRECTORYCLUB DIRECTORY2AFC BOURNEMOUTHAFC BOURNEMOUTHVitality StadiumDean CourtBournemouthBH7 7AFMain Switchboard: 0344 576 1910Fax: 01202 726373Ticket Ofce: 0344 576 1910 www.afcb.co.ukChairmanJeff MostynChief Executive Neill BlakeClub SecretaryNeil VacherManagerEddie HoweGeneral ManagerElizabeth FinneyAcademy Manager and Head of CoachingJoe RoachHead of FinanceRosie Hardy01202 726321Commercial DirectorRob Mitchell01202 726322Ticketing SupervisorSerena Stone01202 726331Head of Media and CommunicationsMax Fitzgerald01202 726312Supporter Liaison OfcerElizabeth Finney01202 726309Safety OfcerAlan JonesTeam DoctorTo be advisedHead PhysiotherapistSteve HardQualications: BSc (Hons) MSST, MCSP, SRPHead Groundsman James LathwellQualications: NVQ Level 3 Turf Management, National Diploma in Horticulture3AFC BOURNEMOUTHShirt SponsorMansion Europe Holdings LimitedKit ManufacturerJD SportsGround Capacity at start of the Season11,464Pitch Dimensions Length: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsJeff Mostyn (Chairman)John ONeillNeill Blake (Chief Executive)Nick RothwellAlexey PanferovMikhail PonomarevIgor TikhturovOleg TikhturovOfcial Company Name and NumberAFC Bournemouth Limited No. 6632170Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Red and black stripes / Shorts: Black / Socks: BlackColours: Shirts: Blue and black /Shorts: Black / Socks: Black Colours: Shirts: Pink /Shorts: Pink / Socks: PinkHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Yellow /Shorts: Yellow / Socks: YellowColours: Shirts: Green /Shorts: Green / Socks: GreenColours: Shirts: Black /Shorts: Black / Socks: BlackAFCBAFCBAF CBAFCBAFCBAFCBA F CBAFCBAFCBAFCBA F CBAFCBSide ViewChange SockAFCBAFCBA F CBAFCBAFCBAFCBAF CBAFCBSide ViewChange SockAFCBAFCBA F CBAFCBAFCBAFCBAF CBAFCBSide ViewChange SockAFCBAFCBA F CBAFCBAFCBAFCBAF CBAFCB4ARSENALARSENALHighbury House75 Drayton ParkLondon N5 1BUMain Switchboard: 020 7619 5003Fax: 020 7704 4001Contact Centre / Ticket Ofce: 020 7619 5000Credit Card Bookings: 0844 277 3625www.arsenal.comChairmanSir Chips KeswickChief Executive Ofcer Ivan GazidisCompany Secretary David MilesManagerArsne WengerAssistant ManagerSteve BouldAcademy ManagerAndries JonkerChief Financial OfcerStuart Wisely020 7704 4060Chief Commercial Ofcer Vinai Venkatesham020 7619 5003Media,Marketing and CRM Director Michael Leavey020 7619 5003Ticketing and Services DirectorIvan Worsell020 7619 5003Stadium and Facilities DirectorJohn Beattie020 7704 4030Communications DirectorMark Gonnella020 7704 4010General CounselSvenja Geissmar020 7619 5003Chief Operations / People OfcerTrevor Saving020 7619 5003Supporter Liaison Ofcer Mark Brindle020 7619 5003Event Safety and Security ManagerSharon Cicco020 7704 4030Team Doctor Gary ODriscollQualications: MBBS, BSc, DipSEM, FFSEM(Ire)Head of Medical ServicesColin LewinQualications: BSc (Hons) MCSP, HCPC5ARSENALHead Groundsman Paul AshcroftQualications: National Diploma in Turf, Science and Grounds ManagementPublications ManagerAndy ExleyArsenal Football Club, Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London N5 1BU020 7619 5003Shirt SponsorEmiratesKit ManufacturerPUMAGround Capacity at start of the Season60,260Pitch Dimensions Length: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsSir Chips Keswick (Chairman)Stanley KroenkeIvan Gazidis (CEO) Ken Friar OBERichard CarrLord Harris of PeckhamJosh KroenkeOfcial Company Name and NumberThe Arsenal Football Club Plc No. 109244Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Red and white /Shorts: White / Socks: WhiteColours: Shirts: Gold anddark blue / Shorts: Dark blue /Socks: Dark blueHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Dark grey /Shorts: Dark grey / Socks: Dark greyColours: Shirts: Blue /Shorts: Blue / Socks: BlueTo be advisedTo be advised6ASTON VILLAChief Executive Tom FoxSecretary Sharon BarnhurstManagerTim SherwoodAssistant ManagerRay Wilkins MBEAcademy ManagerSean KimberleyChief Finance OfcerRobin Russell0121 326 1520Head of MarketingRussell Jones0121 326 1545Head of Consumer Sales (Ticketing)Nicola Keye0121 326 1528Head of FacilitiesRichard Carpenter0121 326 1498Head of Security and Safety OperationsJohn Handley0121 326 1505Head of MediaTommy Jordan0121 326 1561Supporter Liaison OfcerLee Preece0121 326 1502Head of Sport and Exercise MedicineDr Roddy MacDonaldQualications: MBChB, MRCCGP, DTM&H,MSc (Sports Medicine), FFSEMSenior PhysiotherapistAlan SmithQualications: Chartered Physiotherapist, MRSP, SRPHead GroundsmenPaul Mytton (Villa Park)Qualications: City & Guilds Greenkeeping 1,2,3Graeme Farmer (Training Ground)Qualications: NVQ Amenity Horticulture 1+2Programme EditorDan Harrison Villa Park, Birmingham B6 6HE0121 327 2299ASTON VILLAVilla ParkBirminghamB6 6HEMain Switchboard: 0121 327 2299Fax: 0121 322 2107Ticket Ofce: 0800 612 0970www.avfc.co.ukpostmaster@avfc.co.uk7ASTON VILLAShirt SponsorIntuit QuickBooksKit ManufacturerMacronGround Capacity at start of the Season 42,660Pitch DimensionsLength: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsRandy LernerTom Fox (Chief Executive)Robin Russell (Chief Finance Ofcer)Ofcial Company Name and NumberAston Villa FC LimitedNo. 2502822Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2N/AColours: Shirts: Claret bodywith sky sleeves / Shorts: White /Socks: Sky with claret hoops& sky turnoverColours: Shirts: Yellow /Shorts: Black / Socks: Yellowwith black turnoverHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Black with greytrim / Shorts: Black / Socks: BlackColours: Shirts: Red /Shorts: Red / Socks: RedColours: Shirts: Orange /Shorts: Orange / Socks: Orange8CHELSEACHELSEA Stamford BridgeFulham RoadLondon SW6 1HSCorrespondence Address: 60 Stoke Road, Stoke DAbernon,Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT Football Administration Fax: 01932 596 180Main Switchboard: 0871 984 1955Fax: 020 7381 4831Call Centre / Ticket Sales: 0871 984 1905www.chelseafc.comenquiries@chelseafc.comChairmanBruce BuckMember of Board of Directorsin Charge of Football Marina GranovskaiaClub SecretaryDavid BarnardManager Jose MourinhoAssistant ManagerSteve HollandTechnical DirectorMichael EmenaloHead of Youth DevelopmentNeil BathHead of Communications and Public AffairsSteve Atkins01932 596 101First Team DoctorEva CarneiroQualications: BMed Sci, BMBS, MSc Sports Med, CCT Sports Med, FFSEMHead PhysiotherapistJason PalmerQualications: BPHTY, BHMS (Ed) Hons, MCSPHead Groundsman Jason GrifnQualications: NVQ Levels 1 & 2Safety OfcerJill Dawson020 7565 1479Managing DirectorChristian PurslowFinance & Operations DirectorChris Alexander020 7915 1969Head of Venue and Brand Simon Hunter020 7915 1988Head of Ticketing andSupporter Liaison OfcerGraham Smith020 7958 2166Head of Ticket Operations Kelly Webster020 7915 19419CHELSEATo be advisedTo be advisedFacilities ManagerChris Gleeson020 7915 1977Publications Editor David Antill, Trinity Mirror Sport MediaStamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London SW6 1HS020 7958 2168Shirt SponsorYokohama TyresKit Manufacturer adidasGround Capacity at start of the Season41,798Pitch Dimensions Length: 103 metresWidth: 67.5 metresDirectors: Bruce BuckMarina Granovskaia Eugene TenenbaumDavid BarnardOfcial Company Name and NumberChelsea Football Club LimitedNo. 1965149Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Chelsea blue /Shorts: Chelsea blue / Socks: WhiteColours: Shirts: White /Shorts: White / Socks: Chelsea blueHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Vivid mint /Shorts: Vivid mint /Socks: Vivid mintColours: Shirts: Black /Shorts: Black / Socks: Black10CRYSTAL PALACECRYSTAL PALACE Selhurst Park StadiumHolmesdale RoadLondonSE25 6PUMain Switchboard: 020 8768 6000Fax: 020 8771 5311Ticket Ofce: 0871 200 0071info@cpfc.co.ukwww.cpfc.co.ukChairmanSteve ParishChief Executive OfcerPhil AlexanderClub SecretaryChristine DowdeswellManagerAlan PardewAssistant ManagerKeith MillenAcademy DirectorGary IssottHead of FinanceHari Jani020 8768 6030Corporate Sales ManagerChris Powlson020 8768 6010Head of Marketing and CommunicationsPatrick JubbDirector of OperationsPaul James020 8768 6085Ticket Ofce ManagerBruce Osborne 020 8768 6084Stadium ManagerKevin Corner020 8768 6091Head of Safety and Security Adrian Roberts Head of Customer Service/ Supporter Liaison OfcerSharon Lacey020 8768 6012Head of Sports MedicineDr Zafar IqbalQualications: MBBS, BSc, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, MSc (SEM), MFSEM (UK), DIP PCRHead PhysiotherapistAlex ManosQualications: BSc, MPhtyHead GroundsmanBruce Elliot020 8768 600011CRYSTAL PALACEContent EditorTerry Byeld020 8768 6020Shirt SponsorMansionKit ManufacturerMacronGround Capacity at start of the Season25,073Pitch DimensionsLength: 101 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectors:Steve ParishMartin LongStephen BrowettPhil AlexanderOfcial Company Name and NumberCPFC LimitedNo. 7270793Home kit Alternative kit 1Colours: Shirts: Red and blue /Shorts: Blue / Socks: Blue Colours: Shirts: White withred and blue stripe / Shorts: White /Socks: White Home Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1Colours: Shirts: Green /Shorts: Green / Socks: Green Colours: Shirts: Yellow /Shorts: Yellow / Socks: Yellow 12EVERTONEVERTON Goodison ParkGoodison RoadLiverpool L4 4ELMain Switchboard: 0151 556 1878 Fax: 0151 281 1046 Ticket Ofce: 0151 556 1878 Credit Card Bookings: 0151 556 1878 www.evertonfc.comeverton@evertonfc.comChairmanBill Kenwright CBEChief ExecutiveRobert ElstoneDeputy Chief ExecutiveDr Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE BA (Hons)MBA, EdD, FRSAClub Secretary/Head of Football OperationsDavid Harrison0151 530 5207ManagerRoberto MartinezAssistant ManagerGraeme JonesAcademy ManagerTim Devine0151 448 7692Finance DirectorGrant Ingles0151 530 5286Director of Marketing and CommunicationsRichard Kenyon0151 5305233Head of TicketingMatt Kendall0151 330 2498Community Chief Executive Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE BA (Hons)MBA, EdD, FRSA0151 530 5225 Stadium Safety OfcerDavid Lewis0151 530 5223Stadium ManagerAlan Bowen0151 530 5267Head of Media and CommunicationsBrian Doogan 0151 530 5241Supporter Liaison OfcerChristine Prior0151 530 5346Team DoctorDr Ian IrvingQualications: MBChB, BSc PharmHead of PerformanceRichard EvansQualications: BSc(Hons), MCSP, CSP, FA Dip13EVERTONHead GroundsmanBob LennonQualications: OND, NDH, RHSFan Engagement and Publications ManagerDarren Grifths0151 530 5312Shirt SponsorChangKit ManufacturerUmbroGround Capacity at start of the Season39,571Pitch DimensionsLength: 100.48 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsBill Kenwright CBE (Chairman)Jon Woods (Deputy Chairman)Robert EarlOfcial Company Name and NumberThe Everton Football Club Company LimitedNo. 36624Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Royal blue /Shorts: White with royal bluewaist band / Socks: White with royal blue trim Colours: Shirts: White /Shorts: Black / Socks: Whitewith silver trimColours: Shirts: Dark green /Shorts: Black / Socks: Dark green with black trimHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Yellow /Shorts: Yellow / Socks: Yellow Colours: Shirts: Black /Shorts: Black / Socks: BlackColours: Shirts: Green /Shorts: Green / Socks: Green14LEICESTER CITYChairmanVichai SrivaddhanaprabhaVice ChairmanAiyawatt SrivaddhanaprabhaChief ExecutiveSusan WhelanDirector of Football Jon RudkinFootball Operations DirectorAndrew NevilleManagerClaudio RanieriAssistant ManagersSteve Walsh Craig ShakespeareAcademy ManagerGareth JenningsFinance DirectorSimon Capper0116 229 4737Commercial DirectorIan Flanagan0116 229 4419Operations Director and Safety OfcerKevin Barclay0116 229 4442Head of MarketingJamie Tabor0116 229 4538Head of TicketingVishal Dayal0116 229 4407Head of MediaAnthony Herlihy0116 229 4944Supporter and Disability Liaison OfcerJim Donnelly0116 229 4555Team DoctorIan PatchettQualications: MB Ch B Dip. Sport MedHead PhysiotherapistDave RennieQualications: BSc (Hons) MCSP, HCPCGroundsmanJohn LedwidgeQualications: NVQ Level 3 SportsTurf ManagementLEICESTER CITYKing Power StadiumFilbert WayLeicester LE2 7FLCorrespondence address: LCFC Training Ground, Middlesex Road, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8HNMain Switchboard: 0344 815 5000Facsimile No: 0116 291 5278Ticket Ofce No: 0344 815 5000Credit Card Bookings: 0344 815 5000Options 1, 2 & 3www.lcfc.com15LEICESTER CITYUS M UK M EUR M JP 33 FR M SAMPLEUS M UK M EUR M JP 33 FR M US M UK M EUR M JP 33 FR M US M UK M EUR M JP 33 FR MUS M UK M EUR M JP 33 FR MHome kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Royal blue and gold / Shorts: Royal blue and gold /Socks: Royal blue and gold / Colours: Shirts: Black and grey /Shorts: Black and white / Socks: Black and whiteColours: Shirts: White and royal blue / Shorts: White and royal blue / Socks: White and royal blue Home Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Black and grey /Shorts: Black and grey / Socks:Black and greyColours: Shirts: Lilac and black /Shorts: Lilac and black /Socks: Lilac and blackColours: Shirts: Lime and black /Shorts: Lime and black /Socks: Lime and blackShirt SponsorKing PowerKit ManufacturerPUMAGround Capacity at start of the Season32,312Pitch DimensionsLength: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsVichai Srivaddhanaprabha (Chairman)Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha (Vice Chairman)Shilai Liu (Vice Chairman)Susan Whelan (Chief Executive)Supornthip Choungrangsee (Executive Director)Apichet Srivaddhanaprabha (Executive Director)Ofcial Company Name and NumberLeicester City Football Club LimitedNo. 459347716LIVERPOOLLIVERPOOL Aneld RoadAneldLiverpool L4 0TH Correspondence Address: PO Box 1959, Liverpool L69 3JLMain Switchboard: 0151 263 2361Fax: 0151 260 8813Ticket Ofce / Booking Line: 0843 170 5555Customer Services / Memberships: 0843 170 5000www.liverpoolfc.comcustomerservices@liverpoolfc.comChairmanTom WernerChief Executive OfcerIan AyreInterim Secretary Danny StanwayManagerBrendan RodgersAssistant ManagerTo be advisedAcademy DirectorAlex InglethorpeChief Financial OfcerAndy Hughes0151 264 2305 Chief Commercial OfcerBilly Hogan0203 713 4901Head of Ticketing and Hospitality Phil Dutton0151 237 5963Ticketing Manager Keri Garrity0151 907 9355Hospitality Sales ManagerSue Johnston0151 907 9311Stadium ManagerJason Judge0151 264 2029Safety OfcerVaughan Pollard0151 264 2494Director of CommunicationsSusan Black0151 907 9307Head of PressMatt McCann0151 230 5760Supporter Liaison OfcerYonit Sharabi0843 170 5000Head GroundsmanDave McCulloch Qualications: NVQ level 3 in Sports Turf ManagementTeam DoctorTo be advised17LIVERPOOL Senior Physiotherapist Chris MorganQualications: BSC (HONS), MSC, MCSP, HPC, ACPSMProgramme EditorDavid Cottrell, Trinity MirrorShirt SponsorStandard CharteredKit ManufacturerNew BalanceGround Capacity at start of the Season44,742Pitch DimensionsLength: 101 metresWidth: 68 metres DirectorsJohn HenryTom WernerDavid GinsbergIan AyreMichael GordonMike EganKenny DalglishOfcial Company Name and NumberThe Liverpool Football Club & Athletic Grounds LimitedNo. 35668Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Red /Shorts: Red / Socks: RedColours: Shirts: White /Shorts: White / Socks: White Colours: Shirts: Black /Shorts: Black / Socks: BlackHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Black /Shorts: Black / Socks: BlackColours: Shirts: Green /Shorts: Green / Socks: GreenColours: Shirts: Yellow /Shorts: Yellow / Socks: Yellow18MANCHESTER CITYMANCHESTER CITY The Etihad StadiumEtihad CampusManchester M11 3FFCorrespondence Address:City Football Group, 400 Ashton New Road, City Football Academy, Etihad Campus, ManchesterM11 4TQMain Switchboard: 0161 444 1894Fax: 0161 438 7999Ticket Ofce: 0161 444 1894Credit Card Bookings: 0161 444 1894www.mcfc.co.ukmcfc@mcfc.co.ukChairmanH.E. Khaldoon Al MubarakChief Executive OfcerFerran SorianoHead of Football AdministrationAndrew HardmanManager Manuel PellegriniAssistant Managers Brian Kidd and Ruben CousillasHead of Elite Development Patrick VieraChief Financial Ofcer Jorge Chumillas0161 444 1894Head of Marketing Justice Ellis0161 444 1894Director of Sales and Operations Danny Wilson0161 438 7667Head of Facilities ManagementClive Wilton0161 444 1894Safety OfcerSteve McGrath0161 444 1894Head of Media RelationsSimon Heggie0161 444 1894Supporter Liaison OfcerLisa Eaton0161 444 1894Club DoctorDr Max SalaQualications: Doctor of Medicine & Surgery (University of Ferrara, Italy) with a specialisation in Sports Medicine (University of Pavia)Senior Physiotherapist Lee NobesQualications: BSc (Hons) MCSP, SRP, MAACP19MANCHESTER CITYLast revised date: 24-04-2014 599911_1_FA15_A_P_CLUB_GEN_SOCK_70443810G Football White00A Black09C Light Charcoal04Z Pure Platinum01V Wolf Grey00A Black 10G Football White3FM Lucid Green35A Tourmaline10G Football White62F Pimento6DC Bright Crimson 73C Chrome Yellow76I University Gold00A BlackLast revised date: 24-04-2014 599911_1_FA15_A_P_CLUB_GEN_SOCK_70443810G Football White4HX Meteor Blue40W Photo Blue10G Football White67W Deep Burgundy6CD Bright Crimson10G Football White51L Court Purple53K Iced LavenderTo be advisedTo be advisedHome kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Field blue with white trim / Shorts: White with eld blue trim / Socks: Field blue with white trimColours: Shirts: Dark obsidian with chlorine blue trim / Shorts: Dark obsidian with chlorine blue trim / Socks: Dark obsidian with chlorine blue trimHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Court purple with iced lavendar trim / Shorts: Court purple with iced lavendar trim / Socks: Court purpleColours: Shirts: Chrome yellow with black trim / Shorts: Chrome yellow with black trim /Socks: Chrome yellowHead Groundsman Lee JacksonQualications: NVQ Level 2, 3 & 4 Sportsturf, Foundation Degree in Sportsturf Science, PA 1, 2 & 6 Chemical Application LicencesProgramme Editor Ian Guildford, Ignition Publicationsignitionpublications@mac.com01899 568 195Shirt SponsorEtihad AirwaysKit Manufacturer NikeGround Capacity at start of the Season55,097 (estimated)Pitch DimensionsLength: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectors H.E. Khaldoon Al MubarakSimon PearceMartin Lee EdelmanJohn MacbeathMohamed Al MazroueiAlberto GalassiOfcial Company Name and Number Manchester City Football Club LimitedNo. 4094620MANCHESTER UNITEDMANCHESTER UNITED Sir Matt Busby WayOld TraffordManchester M16 0RAMain Switchboard: 0161 868 8000Fax: 0161 868 8804Ticket Ofce: 0161 868 8000 Option 1Credit Card Bookings: 0161 868 8000 Option 1www.manutd.co.ukenquiries@manutd.co.ukCo-ChairmenJoel GlazerAvram GlazerExecutive Vice ChairmanEd WoodwardSecretaryJohn AlexanderManagerLouis van GaalAssistant ManagerRyan GiggsAcademy ManagerTo be advisedGroup Managing DirectorRichard Arnold0161 868 8211Director of FinanceSteve Deaville0161 868 8327Ticket Ofce ManagerSam Kelleher0161 868 8000Stadium ManagerIan Collins0161 868 8360Head of Stadium Safety and SecurityPhil Rainford0161 868 8116Director of CommunicationsPhilip Townsend0161 868 8216Supporter Liaison OfcerPhilip Townsend0161 868 8216Club DoctorDr Steve McNallyQualications: B.Med Sci BM BS MRCGP DCH DRCOG DOccMed Dip.SEM.GB&I MFSEM(RCPI & RCSI) MFSEM(UK)Head PhysiotherapistNeil HoughQualications: Graduate Diplomain PhysiotherapyGrounds Manager Anthony SinclairQualications: Intermediate Diplomain Sportsground Staff21MANCHESTER UNITEDProgramme EditorPaul DaviesSir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA0161 868 8551Shirt SponsorCHEVROLETKit ManufactureradidasGround Capacity at start of Season75,653Pitch DimensionsLength: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsJoel Glazer (Co-Chairman)Avram Glazer (Co-Chairman)Bryan GlazerKevin GlazerEdward GlazerDarcie Glazer KassewitzEd WoodwardRichard ArnoldJamie ReigleSir Bobby Charlton CBEDavid GillMichael EdelsonSir Alex Ferguson CBEOfcial Company Name and NumberManchester United Football Club LimitedNo. 95489Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Red / Shorts: White (Alternative shorts: Black) /Socks: Black Home Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Green /Shorts: Green / Socks: GreenHOMEWHITE 001ABLACK 095AREAL RED(S10) A2QNGK HOME GREEN020AWHITE 001ASEMI FLASHLIME F15To be advisedTo be advisedTo be advisedTo be advised22NEWCASTLE UNITEDNEWCASTLE UNITED St James ParkNewcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4STMain Switchboard: 0844 372 1892Fax: 0191 201 8600Ticket Ofce: 0844 372 1892 (Option 1)www.nufc.co.ukadmin@nufc.co.ukManaging Director Lee CharnleyHead CoachSteve McClarenFootball SecretaryRichard HinesAcademy ManagerJoe JoyceHead of FinanceClaire Alexander0844 372 1892 (Extn 8681)Head of PartnershipsDale Aitchison0844 372 1892 (Extn 8436)Box Ofce Manager Stephen Tickle0844 372 1892 (Extn 8455)Facilities Manager Eddie Rutherford0844 372 1892 (Extn 8558)Safety OfcerSteve Storey0844 372 1892 (Extn 8528)Head of Media Wendy Taylor0844 372 1892 (Extn 8420)Supporter Liaison Ofcer Lee Marshall0844 372 1892 (Extn 8579)Senior Physiotherapist Derek WrightQualications: MSCP DipRGRT PG Dip Sport Ex Med.Head Groundsman Michael CurranQualications: City & Guilds - Levels 1, 2, 3: Amenity Horticulture & Groundsmanship, IOG NPC, IOG NTCFoundation ManagerKate Bradley0844 372 1892 (Extn 8477)Club DoctorDr Paul CattersonQualications: MBBS, MRCP, FCEM, Dip SEM, MFSEMProgramme Managing EditorAnthony MarshallSt James Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4ST0844 372 1892 (Extn 8407)23NEWCASTLE UNITEDShirt SponsorWonga Kit ManufacturerPUMAGround Capacity at start of the Season 52,338Pitch Dimensions Length: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectors Lee CharnleySteve McClarenGraham CarrBob MoncurOfcial Company Name and NumberNewcastle United Football Company LimitedNo. 31014Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Black and white with royal blue detail / Shorts: Black with white side trim / Socks: Black with royal blue turnover Colours: Shirts: White with ocean blue detail / Shorts: ocean blue with white side trim / Socks: White with ocean blue turnover Colours: Shirts: Peacoat bluewith white and pink sash /Shorts: Peacoat Blue / Socks: Peacoat Blue with pink turnover Home Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Yellow withebony detail / Shorts: Yellow /Socks: Yellow with ebony turnover Colours: Shirts: Grey with ebony detail / Shorts: Grey / Socks: Grey with ebony turnover N/A24NORWICH CITYNORWICH CITY Carrow RoadNorwichNR1 1JEMain Switchboard: 01603 760760Fax: 01603 613886Ticket Ofce: 0870 444 1902www.canaries.co.ukreception@canaries.co.ukChairmanAlan BowkettChief ExecutiveDavid McNallySecretary Andrew BlofeldManagerAlex NeilFirst Team CoachesFrankie McAvoy and Gary HoltAcademy ManagerGregg BroughtonFinance DirectorSteve Stone01603 218709Director of CommercialBen Kensell01603 218718Ticket Ofce ManagerDanny Casey01603 218703Operations ManagerStuart Clarke01603 218786Safety OfcerAndy Batley01603 218204Press OfcerJoe Ferrari01603 218746Supporter Liaison OfcerStephen Graham01603 760760 (Ext 2255)Team DoctorTo be advisedSenior PhysiotherapistTo be advisedHead GroundsmanGary KempProgramme EditorPeter RogersCarrow Road, Norwich NR1 1JE01603 21874825NORWICH CITYShirt SponsorAvivaKit ManufacturersErreaGround Capacity at start of the Season27,010 Pitch DimensionsLength: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectors Alan BowkettMichael FoulgerDavid McNallyStepan PhillipsDelia SmithMichael Wynn-JonesStephen FryOfcial Company Name and NumberNorwich City Football Club Plc No. 154044Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Yellow and green /Shorts: Green / Socks: YellowColours: Shirts: Green /Shorts: Yellow / Socks: Green Colours: Shirts: Yellow, green and orange / Shorts: Black / Socks: Black Home Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Lime green /Shorts: Lime green / Socks: Black Colours: Shirts: Pink /Shorts: Pink / Socks: Grey Colours: Shirts: Grey /Shorts: Grey / Socks: Pink 26SOUTHAMPTONSOUTHAMPTON St Marys StadiumBritannia RoadSouthampton SO14 5FPMain Switchboard: 0845 688 9448Fax: 02380 727727Ticket Ofce: 0845 688 9288Credit Card Bookings: 02381 780780www.saintsfc.co.ukChairmanRalph KruegerChief Executive OfcerGareth RogersClub SecretaryRos Wheeler02380 711931ManagerRonald KoemanAssistant ManagerErwin KoemanAcademy ManagerMatt HaleMarketing DirectorKate TarryTicket Ofce ManagerMichael Jolliffe02380 727796Safety Ofcer / Security ManagerMark Hannibal MBE0845 688 9448Club SpokesmanJordan Sibley0845 688 9448Supporter Liaison OfcerKhali Parsons0845 688 9448Team DoctorSteve BaynesQualications: BM BS, MRCGP, DipSEM, MFSEM(UK)Physiotherapists Tom SturdyQualications: BSc (Hons), MSc, MCSP, HCPCSteve WrightQualications: BSc (Hons), KCMT MCSP, HCPCGrounds ManagerAndy GrayQualications: NVQL3 Sports Ground Management, NCH - PA1, PA2A & PA6A27SOUTHAMPTONShirt SponsorVehoKit ManufactureradidasGround Capacity at start of the Season32,505Pitch DimensionsLength: 105 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsKatharina Liebherr Ralph KruegerGareth RogersLes ReedOfcial Company Name and NumberSouthampton Football Club Limited No. 53301Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2N/AColours: Shirts: Red and white /Shorts: Black / Socks: Red Colours: Shirts: Green and navy /Shorts: Navy / Socks: Green Home Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Blue /Shorts: Blue / Socks: BlueColours: Shirts: Yellow /Shorts: Yellow / Socks: YellowColours: Shirts: Black /Shorts: Black / Socks: Black 28STOKE CITYSTOKE CITY Britannia StadiumStanley Matthews WayStoke-on-Trent ST4 4EGMain Switchboard: 01782 367598Fax (Football Administration): 01782 646988Fax (General Depts): 01782 592221Ticket Ofce: 01782 367599www.stokecityfc.cominfo@stokecityfc.comChairman Peter CoatesVice Chairman John CoatesChief Executive Tony ScholesSecretary Eddie HarrisonManager Mark HughesAssistant Manager Mark BowenAcademy DirectorDave WrightHead of FinanceMartin Goodman01782 592261Chief Commercial OfcerPaul Lakin01782 592219Ticket Ofce ManagerJosh Whittaker-Vyse01782 367599Head of FacilitiesCraig Jepson01782 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HNC in Sports Turf ScienceProgramme EditorRob Pritchard07595 821867Shirt SponsorBetwayKit ManufacturerUmbroGround Capacity at start of the Season35,345Pitch DimensionsLength: 100.58 metresWidth: 68 metresDirectorsDavid SullivanDavid GoldBaroness Brady CBEAngus KinnearAndy MollettDaniel SvanstromDaniel HarrisOfcial Company Name and NumberWest Ham United Football Club Limited No. 66516Home kit Alternative kit 1 Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Claret withsky blue sleeves / Shorts: White /Socks: ClaretColours: Shirts: Sky blue withclaret chest band / Shorts: Sky blue / Socks: Sky blueHome Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Alternative kit 1 Goalkeeper Alternative kit 2Colours: Shirts: Green /Shorts: Green / Socks: GreenColours: Shirts: Navy blue /Shorts: Navy blue / Socks: Navy blue42CLUB DIRECTORYFIXTURESFIXTURESFIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUEFIXTURE LIST SEASON 2015/16Please be aware that xtures are always subject to change and these will appear in the nationalpress and on premierleague.com.You are welcome to contact our Public Information Line (020 7864 9147) for up to date xtures.Kick off times for Saturdays and Bank Holidays - 3.00pm unless stated otherwise.Kick off times for evening games - 7.45pm unless stated otherwise.Saturday 8 August 2015Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur 12:45 BTAFC Bournemouth v Aston VillaEverton v WatfordLeicester City v SunderlandNorwich City v Crystal PalaceChelsea v Swansea City 17:30 SkySunday 9 August 2015Arsenal v West Ham United 13:30 SkyNewcastle United v Southampton 13:30Stoke City v Liverpool 16:00 SkyMonday 10 August 2015West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City 20:00 SkyFriday 14 August 2015Aston Villa v Manchester United 19:45 SkySaturday 15 August 2015Southampton v Everton 12:45 BTSunderland v Norwich CitySwansea City v Newcastle UnitedTottenham Hotspur v Stoke CityWatford v West Bromwich AlbionWest Ham United v Leicester City44FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESunday 16 August 2015Crystal Palace v Arsenal 13:30 SkyManchester City v Chelsea 16:00 SkyMonday 17 August 2015Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth 20:00 SkySaturday 22 August 2015Manchester United v Newcastle United 12:45 BTCrystal Palace v Aston VillaLeicester City v Tottenham HotspurNorwich City v Stoke CitySunderland v Swansea CityWest Ham United v AFC BournemouthSunday 23 August 2015West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea 13:30 SkyEverton v Manchester City 16:00 SkyWatford v Southampton 16:00Monday 24 August 2015Arsenal v Liverpool 20:00 SkySaturday 29 August 2015Newcastle United v Arsenal 12:45 BTAFC Bournemouth v Leicester CityAston Villa v SunderlandChelsea v Crystal PalaceLiverpool v West Ham UnitedManchester City v WatfordStoke City v West Bromwich AlbionTottenham Hotspur v Everton 17:30 SkySunday 30 August 2015Southampton v Norwich City 13:30 SkySwansea City v Manchester United 16:00 Sky45FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 12 September 2015Everton v Chelsea 12:45 BTArsenal v Stoke CityCrystal Palace v Manchester CityNorwich City v AFC BournemouthWatford v Swansea CityWest Bromwich Albion v SouthamptonManchester United v Liverpool 17:30 SkySunday 13 September 2015Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur 13:30 SkyLeicester City v Aston Villa 16:00 SkyMonday 14 September 2015West Ham United v Newcastle United 20:00 SkySaturday 19 September 2015Chelsea v Arsenal 12:45 BTAFC Bournemouth v SunderlandAston Villa v West Bromwich AlbionNewcastle United v WatfordStoke City v Leicester CitySwansea City v EvertonManchester City v West Ham United 17:30 SkySunday 20 September 2015Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace 13:30 SkyLiverpool v Norwich City 16:00Southampton v Manchester United 16:00 SkySaturday 26 September 2015Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City 12:45 BTLeicester City v ArsenalLiverpool v Aston VillaManchester United v SunderlandSouthampton v Swansea CityStoke City v AFC BournemouthWest Ham United v Norwich CityNewcastle United v Chelsea 17:30 Sky46FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESunday 27 September 2015Watford v Crystal Palace 16:00 SkyMonday 28 September 2015West Bromwich Albion v Everton 20:00 SkySaturday 3 October 2015AFC Bournemouth v WatfordArsenal v Manchester UnitedAston Villa v Stoke CityChelsea v SouthamptonCrystal Palace v West Bromwich AlbionEverton v LiverpoolManchester City v Newcastle UnitedNorwich City v Leicester CitySunderland v West Ham UnitedSwansea City v Tottenham HotspurSaturday 17 October 2015Chelsea v Aston VillaCrystal Palace v West Ham UnitedEverton v Manchester UnitedManchester City v AFC BournemouthNewcastle United v Norwich CitySouthampton v Leicester CitySwansea City v Stoke CityTottenham Hotspur v LiverpoolWatford v ArsenalWest Bromwich Albion v SunderlandSaturday 24 October 2015AFC Bournemouth v Tottenham HotspurArsenal v EvertonAston Villa v Swansea CityLeicester City v Crystal PalaceLiverpool v SouthamptonManchester United v Manchester CityNorwich City v West Bromwich AlbionStoke City v Watford47FIXTURESSaturday 24 October 2015Sunderland v Newcastle UnitedWest Ham United v ChelseaSaturday 31 October 2015Chelsea v LiverpoolCrystal Palace v Manchester UnitedEverton v SunderlandManchester City v Norwich CityNewcastle United v Stoke CitySouthampton v AFC BournemouthSwansea City v ArsenalTottenham Hotspur v Aston VillaWatford v West Ham UnitedWest Bromwich Albion v Leicester CitySaturday 7 November 2015AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle UnitedArsenal v Tottenham HotspurAston Villa v Manchester CityLeicester City v WatfordLiverpool v Crystal PalaceManchester United v West Bromwich AlbionNorwich City v Swansea CityStoke City v ChelseaSunderland v SouthamptonWest Ham United v EvertonSaturday 21 November 2015Chelsea v Norwich CityCrystal Palace v SunderlandEverton v Aston VillaManchester City v LiverpoolNewcastle United v Leicester CitySouthampton v Stoke CitySwansea City v AFC BournemouthTottenham Hotspur v West Ham UnitedWatford v Manchester UnitedWest Bromwich Albion v ArsenalBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE48FIXTURESSaturday 28 November 2015AFC Bournemouth v EvertonAston Villa v WatfordCrystal Palace v Newcastle UnitedLeicester City v Manchester UnitedLiverpool v Swansea CityManchester City v SouthamptonNorwich City v ArsenalSunderland v Stoke CityTottenham Hotspur v ChelseaWest Ham United v West Bromwich AlbionSaturday 5 December 2015Arsenal v SunderlandChelsea v AFC BournemouthEverton v Crystal PalaceManchester United v West Ham UnitedNewcastle United v LiverpoolSouthampton v Aston VillaStoke City v Manchester CitySwansea City v Leicester CityWatford v Norwich CityWest Bromwich Albion v Tottenham HotspurSaturday 12 December 2015AFC Bournemouth v Manchester UnitedAston Villa v ArsenalCrystal Palace v SouthamptonLeicester City v ChelseaLiverpool v West Bromwich AlbionManchester City v Swansea CityNorwich City v EvertonSunderland v WatfordTottenham Hotspur v Newcastle UnitedWest Ham United v Stoke CityBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE49FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 19 December 2015Arsenal v Manchester CityChelsea v SunderlandEverton v Leicester CityManchester United v Norwich CityNewcastle United v Aston VillaSouthampton v Tottenham HotspurStoke City v Crystal PalaceSwansea City v West Ham UnitedWatford v LiverpoolWest Bromwich Albion v AFC BournemouthSaturday 26 December 2015AFC Bournemouth v Crystal PalaceAston Villa v West Ham UnitedChelsea v WatfordLiverpool v Leicester CityManchester City v SunderlandNewcastle United v EvertonSouthampton v ArsenalStoke City v Manchester UnitedSwansea City v West Bromwich AlbionTottenham Hotspur v Norwich CityMonday 28 December 2015Arsenal v AFC BournemouthCrystal Palace v Swansea CityEverton v Stoke CityLeicester City v Manchester CityManchester United v ChelseaNorwich City v Aston VillaSunderland v LiverpoolWatford v Tottenham HotspurWest Bromwich Albion v Newcastle UnitedWest Ham United v Southampton50FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 2 January 2016Arsenal v Newcastle UnitedCrystal Palace v ChelseaEverton v Tottenham HotspurLeicester City v AFC BournemouthManchester United v Swansea CityNorwich City v SouthamptonSunderland v Aston VillaWatford v Manchester CityWest Bromwich Albion v Stoke CityWest Ham United v LiverpoolTuesday 12 January 2016AFC Bournemouth v West Ham UnitedAston Villa v Crystal PalaceSwansea City v SunderlandLiverpool v Arsenal 20:00Wednesday 13 January 2016Chelsea v West Bromwich AlbionManchester City v EvertonNewcastle United v Manchester UnitedSouthampton v WatfordStoke City v Norwich CityTottenham Hotspur v Leicester City 20:00Saturday 16 January 2016AFC Bournemouth v Norwich CityAston Villa v Leicester CityChelsea v EvertonLiverpool v Manchester UnitedManchester City v Crystal PalaceNewcastle United v West Ham UnitedSouthampton v West Bromwich AlbionStoke City v ArsenalSwansea City v WatfordTottenham Hotspur v Sunderland51FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 23 January 2016Arsenal v ChelseaCrystal Palace v Tottenham HotspurEverton v Swansea CityLeicester City v Stoke CityManchester United v SouthamptonNorwich City v LiverpoolSunderland v AFC BournemouthWatford v Newcastle UnitedWest Bromwich Albion v Aston VillaWest Ham United v Manchester CityTuesday 2 February 2016Arsenal v SouthamptonLeicester City v LiverpoolNorwich City v Tottenham HotspurSunderland v Manchester CityWatford v ChelseaWest Ham United v Aston VillaCrystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth 20:00Manchester United v Stoke City 20:00West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City 20:00Wednesday 3 February 2016Everton v Newcastle UnitedSaturday 6 February 2016AFC Bournemouth v ArsenalAston Villa v Norwich CityChelsea v Manchester UnitedLiverpool v SunderlandManchester City v Leicester CityNewcastle United v West Bromwich AlbionSouthampton v West Ham UnitedStoke City v EvertonSwansea City v Crystal PalaceTottenham Hotspur v Watford52FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 13 February 2016AFC Bournemouth v Stoke CityArsenal v Leicester CityAston Villa v LiverpoolChelsea v Newcastle UnitedCrystal Palace v WatfordEverton v West Bromwich AlbionManchester City v Tottenham HotspurNorwich City v West Ham UnitedSunderland v Manchester UnitedSwansea City v SouthamptonSaturday 27 February 2016Leicester City v Norwich CityLiverpool v EvertonManchester United v ArsenalNewcastle United v Manchester CitySouthampton v ChelseaStoke City v Aston VillaTottenham Hotspur v Swansea CityWatford v AFC BournemouthWest Bromwich Albion v Crystal PalaceWest Ham United v SunderlandTuesday 1 March 2016AFC Bournemouth v SouthamptonArsenal v Swansea CityAston Villa v EvertonLeicester City v West Bromwich AlbionNorwich City v ChelseaSunderland v Crystal PalaceWest Ham United v Tottenham HotspurLiverpool v Manchester City 20:00Manchester United v Watford 20:00Wednesday 2 March 2016Stoke City v Newcastle United53FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 5 March 2016Chelsea v Stoke CityCrystal Palace v LiverpoolEverton v West Ham UnitedManchester City v Aston VillaNewcastle United v AFC BournemouthSouthampton v SunderlandSwansea City v Norwich CityTottenham Hotspur v ArsenalWatford v Leicester CityWest Bromwich Albion v Manchester UnitedSaturday 12 March 2016AFC Bournemouth v Swansea CityArsenal v West Bromwich AlbionAston Villa v Tottenham HotspurLeicester City v Newcastle UnitedLiverpool v ChelseaManchester United v Crystal PalaceNorwich City v Manchester CityStoke City v SouthamptonSunderland v EvertonWest Ham United v WatfordSaturday 19 March 2016Chelsea v West Ham UnitedCrystal Palace v Leicester CityEverton v ArsenalManchester City v Manchester UnitedNewcastle United v SunderlandSouthampton v LiverpoolSwansea City v Aston VillaTottenham Hotspur v AFC BournemouthWatford v Stoke CityWest Bromwich Albion v Norwich City54FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 2 April 2016AFC Bournemouth v Manchester CityArsenal v WatfordAston Villa v ChelseaLeicester City v SouthamptonLiverpool v Tottenham HotspurManchester United v EvertonNorwich City v Newcastle UnitedStoke City v Swansea CitySunderland v West Bromwich AlbionWest Ham United v Crystal PalaceSaturday 9 April 2016Aston Villa v AFC BournemouthCrystal Palace v Norwich CityLiverpool v Stoke CityManchester City v West Bromwich AlbionSouthampton v Newcastle UnitedSunderland v Leicester CitySwansea City v ChelseaTottenham Hotspur v Manchester UnitedWatford v EvertonWest Ham United v ArsenalSaturday 16 April 2016AFC Bournemouth v LiverpoolArsenal v Crystal PalaceChelsea v Manchester CityEverton v SouthamptonLeicester City v West Ham UnitedManchester United v Aston VillaNewcastle United v Swansea CityNorwich City v SunderlandStoke City v Tottenham HotspurWest Bromwich Albion v Watford55FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESaturday 23 April 2016AFC Bournemouth v ChelseaAston Villa v SouthamptonCrystal Palace v EvertonLeicester City v Swansea CityLiverpool v Newcastle UnitedManchester City v Stoke CityNorwich City v WatfordSunderland v ArsenalTottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich AlbionWest Ham United v Manchester UnitedSaturday 30 April 2016Arsenal v Norwich CityChelsea v Tottenham HotspurEverton v AFC BournemouthManchester United v Leicester CityNewcastle United v Crystal PalaceSouthampton v Manchester CityStoke City v SunderlandSwansea City v LiverpoolWatford v Aston VillaWest Bromwich Albion v West Ham UnitedSaturday 7 May 2016AFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich AlbionAston Villa v Newcastle UnitedCrystal Palace v Stoke CityLeicester City v EvertonLiverpool v WatfordManchester City v ArsenalNorwich City v Manchester UnitedSunderland v ChelseaTottenham Hotspur v SouthamptonWest Ham United v Swansea City56FIXTURESBARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUESunday 15 May 2016Arsenal v Aston VillaChelsea v Leicester CityEverton v Norwich CityManchester United v AFC BournemouthNewcastle United v Tottenham HotspurSouthampton v Crystal PalaceStoke City v West Ham UnitedSwansea City v Manchester CityWatford v SunderlandWest Bromwich Albion v Liverpool57FIXTURESENGLANDS FULL INTERNATIONAL FIXTURE LIST 2015/16San Marino v England Saturday 5 September 2015 ECEngland v Switzerland Tuesday 8 September 2015 ECEngland v Estonia Friday 9 October 2015 ECLithuania v England Monday 12 October 2015 ECEC = European Championship QualierTHE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUPDates for Matches in Competition Proper - Season 2015/16Round One Saturday 7 November 2015Round Two Saturday 5 December 2015Round Three Saturday 9 January 2016Round Four Saturday 30 January 2016Round Five Saturday 20 February 2016Round Six Saturday 12 March 2016Semi-nal Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April 2016Final Saturday 21 May 2016THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUPSeason 2015/16Round One Wednesday 12 August 2015Round Two Wednesday 26 August 2015Round Three Wednesday 23 September 2015Round Four Wednesday 28 October 2015Round Five Wednesday 2 December 2015Semi-nal (1st Leg) Wednesday 6 January 2016Semi-nal (2nd Leg) Wednesday 27 January 2016Final Sunday 28 February 201658FIXTURESEUROPEAN CLUB COMPETITION DATES 2015/16English Representatives UEFA Champions League Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United Europa League Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Southampton and West Ham United Europa League 1st Qual. Stage (1st Leg) Thursday 2 July 2015Europa League 1st Qual. Stage (2nd Leg) Thursday 9 July 2015Europa League 2nd Qual. Stage (1st Leg) Thursday 16 July 2015Europa League 2nd Qual. Stage (2nd Leg) Thursday 23 July 2015Europa League 3rd Qual. Stage (1st Leg) Thursday 30 July 2015Europa League 3rd Qual. Stage (2nd Leg) Thursday 6 August 2015UEFA Champions League Play-Off (1st Leg) Wednesday 19 August 2015Europa League Play-Off (1st Leg) Thursday 20 August 2015UEFA Champions League Play-Off (2nd Leg) Wednesday 26 August 2015Europa League Play-Off (2nd Leg) Thursday 27 August 2015UEFA Champions League - Match 1 Wednesday 16 September 2015Europa League - Match 1 Thursday 17 September 2015UEFA Champions League - Match 2 Wednesday 30 September 2015Europa League - Match 2 Thursday 1 October 2015UEFA Champions League - Match 3 Wednesday 21 October 2015Europa League - Match 3 Thursday 22 October 2015UEFA Champions League - Match 4 Wednesday 4 November 2015Europa League - Match 4 Thursday 5 November 2015UEFA Champions League - Match 5 Wednesday 25 November 2015Europa League - Match 5 Thursday 26 November 2015UEFA Champions League - Match 6 Wednesday 9 December 2015Europa League - Match 6 Thursday 10 December 2015UEFA Champions League Last 16 (1st Leg) Wednesday 17 / 24 February 2016Europa League - Last 32 (1st Leg) Thursday 18 February 2016Europa League - Last 32 (2nd Leg) Thursday 25 February 2016UEFA Champions League Last 16 (2nd Leg) Wednesday 9 / 16 March 2016Europa League - Last 16 (1st Leg) Thursday 10 March 2016Europa League - Last 16 (2nd Leg) Thursday 17 March 2016UEFA Champions League Quarter-nal (1st Leg) Wednesday 6 April 2016Europa League - Quarter-nal (1st Leg) Thursday 7 April 2016UEFA Champions League Quarter-nal (2nd Leg) Wednesday 13 April 2016Europa League - Quarter-nal (2nd Leg) Thursday 14 April 2016UEFA Champions League Semi-nal (1st Leg) Wednesday 27 April 2016Europa League - Semi-nal (1st Leg) Thursday 28 April 2016UEFA Champions League Semi-nal (2nd Leg) Wednesday 4 May 2016Europa League - Semi-nal (2nd Leg) Thursday 5 May 2016Europa League - Final Wednesday 18 May 2016UEFA Champions League Final Saturday 28 May 201659FIXTURES60RULESRULESRULES INDEX62PREMIER LEAGUE RULESDEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 76Section A: Denitions and Interpretation 76Denitions 76Interpretation 91THE LEAGUE: GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS AND FINANCE 92Section B: The League Governance 92Name and Membership 92Board Powers 93Procedure at General Meetings 93Relationship between Clubs and the League 93Football Association Representation 94Section C: The League Competition 96The League Competition 96Determination and Accreditation of Goals 96The League Championship 97Relegation 97Play-offs 97Section D: The League Finance 98Obligations of the League 98Obligations of Clubs 98Accounting Practice 99Operating and Other Expenses 99Transmission of League Matches 99Distribution of UK Broadcasting Money 99Distribution of Overseas Broadcasting Money 101Distribution of Title Sponsorship Money 101Distribution of Commercial Contract Money 101Distribution of Radio Contract Money 102Relegated Clubs 102Value Added Tax 102Distribution Account 102Assignments of Central Funds 103CLUBS: FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE 104Section E: Clubs Finance 104Power to Inspect 104Club Bank Accounts 104Submission of Club Accounts 104RULES OF THE PREMIER LEAGUECONTENTSRULES INDEX63Short Term Cost Control 107HMRC 108Power to Deduct 108Events of Insolvency 109Sporting Sanction 112General 113Protability and Sustainability 113Section F: Owners and Directors Test 116Disqualifying Events 116Submission of Declaration 117Change of Directors Circumstances 118Disqualication of a Director 118Disciplinary Provisions 118Suspension of the Club 119Appeal against Disqualication of a Director 119Persons Prohibited by Law from entering the United Kingdom etc 121Section G: Disclosure of Ownership 122Disclosure of Ownership 122Section H: Directors Reports 124Material Transactions 124Record of Material Transactions 124Transfer Policy 124Section I: Associations and Inuence 126Associations between Clubs 126Club Ofcials 126Dual Interests 126Club Contracts 126Section J: Miscellaneous 128Employment of Ofcials 128Betting 128UEFA Club Licence Applicants 129Football Foundation 129CLUBS: OPERATIONS 130Section K: Stadium Criteria and Broadcasters Requirements 130Safety Certicate 130Ownership of Ground and Training Facilities 130Ground Sharing 130CONTENTSRULES INDEX64Ground Registration 130All Seater Grounds 130Ground Regulations 131Covered Stadia 131Dressing Rooms 131Drug-testing Room 131Security 131The Pitch 132Pitch Protection 132Articial Surfaces 133Goal Line Technology 133Trainers Bench Facilities 133Technical Areas 134Sanitary Facilities 134Facilities for the Disabled 134CCTV 134Giant Screens 134Media Facilities General 135Television Gantry 138UK TV Commentary Positions 138Overseas TV Commentary Positions 139Radio Commentary Positions 139TV Broadcasters Pitchside Presentation Positions 140Tunnel Interview Positions 140Camera Positions: Match Coverage 140Camera Positions: Team and Supporter Arrivals 140Television Studios 141Overseas Broadcasters: Observer Seats 141Reporter Positions 141Mixed Zone 141Access to Tunnel Interview Positions 142Hardwiring 143Power Supply 143Car Park Spaces 143Outside Broadcast Compound 144Ofcial Club Team Sheets 144Media Working Area 144CONTENTSRULES INDEX65Media Conference Room 145Press Seats 145Facilities for Photographers 145Broadcaster Preview Access 146Pre-Match Media Conference 147Interviews - General 147Matchday Pre-Match Interviews 147Post-Match Interviews, Mixed Zone and Post-Match Media Conference 148Promotional Photographs and Footage 149League Pre-Season Media Event 150Floodlights 151Section L: Fixtures 154Arranging Fixtures 154Arranging other Matches 154Other Competitions 155Postponement of League Matches 155Failure to play a League Match 156Replaying a League Match 156Match Delegate 156Full Strength Teams 156Minimum Age 156Team Sheet 156Substitute Players 157Kick-Off 157Processional Entry 157Use of Ofcial Ball 157Occupation of the Technical Area 157Duration of League Matches 158Notication of League Match results 158Gate Statements 158Penalties 158Compensation for Postponed Matches 158Section M: Players Identication and Strip 160Player Identication 160Home and Alternative Strip 160Strip Advertising 162CONTENTSRULES INDEX66Section N: Match Ofcials 164Appointment of Match Ofcials 164Rules binding on Match Ofcials 164Payments to Match Ofcials 164Pre-Match Procedures 164Compliance with Instructions 165Post-Match Procedures 165Section O: Medical 166Doctors - General 166Team Doctor 166Medical Coordinator 166Crowd Doctor 167Physiotherapists 167Emergency Care Protocol 168Attendance of Medical Personnel and Provision of Medical Facilities 168Head Injuries 169Medical Records 170Medical Insurance 170Section P: Managers 172Codes of Conduct 172Coaching Qualications 172Contracts of Employment and Submission to the Secretary 172Contents of Contracts of Employment 172Meetings Re Refereeing Matters 172Broadcasters and Media 173Disputes 173Assistant Manager/Head Coach 173Section Q: Scouts 174Denition 174Registration of Scouts 174Identication of Scouts 174Code of Conduct 174Section R: Customer Relations 176Supporter Liaison 176Requirement for Customer Charter 176Reporting 176Ticketing 176CONTENTSRULES INDEX67Merchandise 178Relations with Stakeholders 179Section S: The Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups and Safer Recruitment 180Denitions 180Clubs Policies and Procedures for the Safeguarding of Children and Adults 181Childrens Safeguarding Manager 181Adults at Risk Safeguarding Manager 182Staff 183Parental Consent 184Notication of Referrals to External Statutory Agencies 184Monitoring 184Disclosure and Barring Service 185PLAYERS CONTRACTS, REGISTRATIONS AND TRANSFERS 188Section T: Players Contracts 188Approaches to Players 188Approaches by Players 188Public Statements 188Inducements 188Form of Contract 189Length of Contract 189Players Remuneration 189Signing-on Fees 189Lump Sum Payments 190Image Contracts 190Signing the Contract 190Reporting Fines etc. 190Submission to Secretary 190Mutual Termination 190Appeal against Termination 191Appeal against Disciplinary Decision 191Disputes between Clubs and Players 191Orders for Costs 191Appeal 192Effect of Termination 192Testimonial Matches 192Section U: Players Registrations 194Requirement for Registration 194CONTENTSRULES INDEX68Types of Registration 194International Transfer Certicate 195Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom 195Registration Procedure 195Multiplicity of Registrations 196Monthly Registrations 196Termination of Registrations 196New Registrations Requiring Consent 197List of Players 197Clubs Ceasing to be Members 198Prohibition of Third Party Investment 198Section V: Players Transfers of Registrations 200Transfer Windows 200Temporary Transfers 200Contract Players 201Retired Players 202Out of Contract Players 202The Players Options 202The Clubs Options 203The Compensation Fee 203Method of Payment 304Transfer Levy 205DISCIPLINARY AND THE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES 206Section W: Disciplinary 206Power of Inquiry 206Boards Disciplinary Powers 206Fixed Penalty Procedure 206Summary Jurisdiction 206Provision of Information 207The Panel 207Appointing a Commission 208Commission Procedures 209Commissions Powers 212Appeals 213Appeal Boards Powers 214Admissibility of Evidence 215CONTENTSRULES INDEX69Legal Representation 215Publication and Privilege 215Section X: Arbitration 216Denitions 216Agreement to Arbitrate 216Standing 217Commencement of the Arbitration 217Appointing the Arbitrators 217Appointing a Single Arbitrator 218Replacing an Arbitrator 218Communications 218Directions 218The Tribunals General Powers 218Duty of the Parties 219Default of the Parties 219The Hearing 219Remedies 220Majority Decision 220Provisional Awards 220The Award 220Costs 220Challenging the Award 221Representation 221Waiver 221Section Y: Managers Arbitration Tribunal 222Managers Arbitration Tribunal 222Section Z: Premier League Appeals Committee 224Jurisdiction 224Composition of the Committee 224Committee Procedures 224Fees and Expenses 226Committees Powers 226PREMIER LEAGUE FORMSForm 1: List of Authorised Signatories (Rule A.1.17) 230Form 2: Notication of Club Bank Account (Rule E.2) 231Form 3: Return of player services costs and image contract payments (Rule E.20) 232CONTENTSRULES INDEX70Form 4: Appeal under Rule E.40 236Form 4A: Calculation of Aggregated Adjusted Earnings Before Tax (Rule E.53.3) 237Form 5: Owners and Directors Declaration (Rules A.1.55, F.2 and F.3) 238Form 6: Dual Interest Notice (Rules G.1 and G.4) 240Form 7: Directors Report (Rule H.6, H.7, H.8, H.9) 241Form 8: Registration of Pitch Dimensions (Rule K.18) 242Form 8A: Annual Floodlighting Report (Rule K.124) 243Form 9: Team Sheet (Rule L.21) 251Form 10: Notication of League Match Result (Rule L.37) 252Form 11: Gate Statement (Rule L.38) 253Form 12: Notication of Shirt Numbers Allocated (Rule M.6) 254Form 13: Registration of Strips (Rule M.17) 255Form 14: Notication by Visiting Club to Home Club of Strip (Rule M.24) 256Form 15: Appointment of Match Ofcials (Rule N.3) 257Form 16: Scout Registration Form (Rule Q.3) 258Form 17: Cancellation of Scout Registration (Rule Q.6) 259Form 18: Childrens Ofcer Notication (Rule S.8) 260Form 19: Staff Register (Children) (Rule S.10.7) 261Form 20: Adults at Risk Safeguarding Manager (Rule S.13) 262Form 21: Staff Register Adults at Risk (Rule S.14.6) 263Form 22: Parents Consent Form (Rule S.19.1) 264Form 23: Notication of Referral (Rule S.21) 265Form 24: Lead Disclosure Ofcer Notication (Rule S.26.1) 266Form 25: The Football League Contract267Form 26: Premier League Contract 273Form 27: Player Ethnicity Monitoring Questionnaire (Rule T.23) 295Form 28: Amateur Registration Form (Rule U.15) 296Form 29: Transfer Agreement (Rule V.11.1) 297Form 30: Offer of New Contract (Rule V.17.2) 298Form 31: Application for Free Transfer (Rule V.20) 299Form 32: Contingent Sum Notication (Rule V.36.2) 300Form 33: Fixed Penalty Notice (Rule W.4) 301Form 34: Summary Jurisdiction Notice (Rule W.9) 302Form 35: Complaint (Rule W.25) 303Form 36: Answer (Rule W.29) 304Form 37: Appeal Against Fixed Penalty (Rule W.65) 305CONTENTSRULES INDEX71Form 38: Appeal Against Commission Decision (Rule W.66) 306Form 39: Request for Arbitration (Rules X.8 or Y.3) 307Form 40: Appointment of Arbitrator (Rules X.10 or Y.6) 308Form 41: Appointment of Single Arbitrator (Rule X.15.1) 309Form 42: Notice of Preliminary Meeting (Rules X.20 or Y.13) 310YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULESGENERAL 314Denitions 314General 325Applications to Operate Academies 325STRATEGY, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ACADEMY 330Strategic Documents 330Academy Performance Plan 330Performance Management Application 330Technical Board 331Academies: Evaluation and Audit 332Productivity Prole 332PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION 334Performance Clock 334Individual Learning Plans and Multi-disciplinary Reviews 334STAFF 336General 336Academy Management Team 337Academy Manager 337Academy Secretary 339Head of Academy Coaching 339Coaches 340Goalkeeping Coaches 341Senior Professional Development Coach 341Coaches: Qualications and Professional Development 342Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine 343Lead Sports Scientist 344Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach 345Senior Academy Physiotherapist 345Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists 346CONTENTSRULES INDEX72Academy Doctor 347Performance Analysts 347Head of Education 347Head of Recruitment 348Interns 349COACHING 350Coaching Curriculum 350Coaching Hours 350Development Centres 352GAMES PROGRAMME 354General 354Performance Analysis 354Foundation Phase Games Programme 355Youth Development Phase Games Programme 357Professional Development Phase Games Programme 359Professional Development League 361Games Programme: Postponement etc. of Matches 363EDUCATION AND WELFARE 364General 364Induction Events 365Reports on Educational Progression 365Delivery of the Education Programme 366Welfare, Social Development and Lifestyle Management 370Player Exit/Release Strategy 371SPORTS SCIENCE AND MEDICINE 372Sports Science and Medicine Programme 372TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND RECRUITMENT 374Scouts: Qualications 374Scouts: Attendance at Matches 374Scouts: Disciplinary Action 375Registrations and Provision of Information by the League 375Time/Distance Rules 376Trials 376Pre-Registration Agreements 378Registrations 378End of Season Procedure 381Termination of Registration 381CONTENTSRULES INDEX73Scholarships 382Approaches by and to Clubs and Inducements 385FACILITIES 386Facilities 386FINANCE 392Finance 392COMPENSATION 394Compensation 394YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORMSPLYD Form 1: Scholarship Agreement 402Schedule One Scholarship Allowance 408Schedule Two Disciplinary Procedure and Penalties 409PLYD Form 2: Notication of Trialists Particulars (Youth Development Rule 243.2) 411PLYD Form 3: Notice of Ending of Trial Period (Youth Development Rule 252) 413PLYD Form 4: Pre-registration Agreement (Youth Development Rule 255) 414PLYD Form 5: Academy Player Registration Application (Youth Development Rule 263) 415PLYD Form 5A: Full Time Training Model (Youth Development Rule 203) 417PLYD Form 5B: Hybrid Training Model (Youth Development Rule 203) 419PLYD Form 6: Academy Ethnicity Monitoring Questionnaire (Youth Development Rule 264) 421PLYD Form 7: List of Academy Players (Youth Development Rule 272) 422PLYD Form 8: Retention/Termination Notication for Academy Players Entering into Age Groups Under 10, Under 11, Under 12 and Under 14 (Youth Development Rules 273.1) 423PLYD Form 9: Retention/Termination Notication for Academy Players Entering into Age Groups Under 13 and Under 15 (Youth Development Rule 273.2) 424PLYD Form 10: Academy Players Registration: Mutual Cancellation Notication (Youth Development Rule 277.2) 425PLYD Form 11: Scholarship Offer (Youth Development Rule 287) 426PLYD Form 12: Response to Scholarship Offer (Youth Development Rule 288) 427APPENDICES TO THE RULESAppendix 1: Schedule of Offences (Rule F.1.4.3) 431Appendix 2: Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Policy (Rule J.4) 432Appendix 3: Camera Positions (Rule K.62) 433Appendix 4: Medical Examinations to be carried out on Contract Players and Students Registered on Scholarship Agreements (Rule O.24) 439CONTENTSRULES INDEX74Appendix 4A: Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool (Rule O.22) 443Appendix 5: Code of Conduct for Managers (Rule P.1) 445Appendix 6: Code of Conduct for Clubs (Rule P.2) 447Appendix 7: Standard Clauses for Inclusion in Managers Contracts of Employment(Rule P.8.1)448Appendix 8: Code of Conduct for Scouts (Rule Q.8) 449Appendix 9:Standard Clauses for inclusion in replica Strip manufacturers contracts (Rule R.16) 450Appendix 10: Notice to Manufacturer Licensed to Manufacture and Distribute Club Replica Strip (Rule R.17) 451Appendix 11 Rules Governing Applications for UEFA Club Licences 452Appendix 12: Regulations of the Professional Football Compensation Committee 455Appendix 13: The Health and Safety of Academy Players on Residential Tours, Festivals, Tournaments and Visits Code Of Practice (Youth Development Rule 186) 459Appendix 14 Code of Conduct for Academy Players of Compulsory School Age(Youth Development Rule 189) 489CONTENTSRULESPREMIER LEAGUE RULESNote: binding Premier League Rules are shaded in light blue. Guidance notes are also included for the assistance of Clubs. Such guidance does not, however, form part of the Rules.PREMIER LEAGUERULESPREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION A76Denitions A.1 In these Rules:A.1.1. Accounting Reference Period means the period in respect of which Annual Accounts are prepared.A.1.2. Activity has the meaning set out in Rule S.1.1;A.1.3. the Act means the Companies Act 2006 (save for in Section X of these Rules where it shall have the meaning set out in Rule X.1.1);A.1.4. the 1986 Act has the meaning set out in Rule E.29.1;A.1.5. AdjustedEarningsBeforeTaxmeansEarningsBeforeTaxadjustedtoexcludecosts (or estimated costs as the case may be) in respect of the following: (a)depreciation and/or impairment of tangible xed assets, amortisation or impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets (but excluding amortisation of the costs of players registrations); (b)Youth Development Expenditure; and(c)Community Development Expenditure. Each of Youth Development Expenditure and Community Development Expenditure shall only be excluded from the calculation of Adjusted Earnings Before Tax if separately disclosed:(a)by way of notes to the Annual Accounts; or(b)bywayofsupplementaryinformationwhichreconcilestotheAnnualAccountsand which has been subject to independent audit. A.1.6. Adult at Risk has the meaning set out in Rule S.1.2;A.1.7. Adults at Risk Safeguarding Ofcer has the meaning set out in Rule S.14.10A.1.8. Adults at Risk Safeguarding Manager has the meaning set out in Rule S.1.3;A.1.9. AgentmeansanyPersonwhoqualiesasanIntermediaryforthepurposesoftheFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries as they may be amended from time to time;A.1.10. Amateur Player means any player (other than an Academy Player) who is registered to play or intends to be registered to play for a Club and who is registered with the Football AssociationasanamateurinaccordancewiththeFIFARegulationsfortheStatusand Transfer of Players;A.1.11. Annual Accounts means: (a)theaccountswhicheachClubsdirectorsarerequiredtopreparepursuanttosection 394 of the Act; or(b)if the Club considers it appropriate or the Secretary so requests, the group accounts of the Group of which the Club is a member and which it is required to prepare pursuant to section 399 of the Act, or which it is required to deliver to the Registrar of Companies pursuant to section 400(2)(e) or section 401(2)(f) of the Act; DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONSECTION A: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONPREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION A77provided that in either case the accounts are prepared to an accounting reference date (as dened in section 391 of the Act) which falls between 31 May and 31 July inclusive. If the accounting reference date falls at any other time, separate accounts for the Club or the Group as appropriate must be prepared for a period of twelve months ending on a date between 31 May and 31 July inclusive, and in such a case Annual Accounts means those accounts.Annual Accounts must be prepared and audited in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements applicable to accounts prepared pursuant to Section 394 of the Act.A.1.12. Appeal Board means the body having appellate jurisdiction under these Rules appointed by the Board under the provisions of Rule W.62;A.1.13. the Articles means the Articles of Association of the League and reference to a number following the word Article is a reference to an article so numbered in the Articles;A.1.14. ArticialSurfacemeansanyplayingsurfacewhichisnotornotintendedtobe predominantly natural grass;A.1.15.Associate means in relation to an individual any other individual who is:(a)the spouse or civil partner of that individual; or(b)a relative of the individual or of his spouse or civil partner; or(c)the spouse or civil partner of a relative of the individual or of their spouse or civil partner;A.1.16. AssociatedUndertakingmeansanundertakinginwhichanundertakinghasa participating interest and over whose operating and nancial policy it exercises a signicant inuence, and which is not a Parent Undertaking or Subsidiary Undertaking;A.1.17. Authorised Signatory means an Ofcial of a Club duly authorised by a resolution of its board of directors to sign Forms either as required by these Rules or in connection with a Clubs application for a UEFA Club Licence, whose particulars shall have rst been submitted to the Secretary in Form 1;A.1.18. Bankruptcy Order means an order adjudging an individual bankrupt;A.1.19. Bankruptcy Restriction Order and Interim Bankruptcy Restriction Order mean orders made under the provisions of Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986;A.1.20. BasicAwardFundmeansthefundestablishedoutofUKBroadcastingMoneyand distributed in accordance with Rule D.18.1;A.1.21. the Board means the board of directors for the time being of the League;A.1.22. Broadcaster means a Radio Broadcaster, a UK Broadcaster or an Overseas Broadcaster;A.1.23. Broadcaster Preview Period has the meaning set out in Rule K.90SECTION A: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONPREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION A78A.1.24. Cash Losses means aggregate Adjusted Earnings Before Tax after: (a)write back of: (i)amortisation and/or impairment of Players registrations; and(ii)prot or loss on the transfer of Players registrations; and (b)inclusion of net cash ow in respect of transfers of Players registrations. A.1.25. Central Funds has the meaning set out in Rule E.25.1;A.1.26. the Chairman means the person appointed as the Chairman pursuant to Article 42 of the Articles or any acting Chairman appointed pursuant to Article 56.1;A.1.27. the Chief Executive means the chief executive ofcer appointed pursuant to Article 42 of the Articles;A.1.28. Child and Children have the meaning set out in Rule S.1.5;A.1.29. Childrens Safeguarding Ofcer has the meaning set out in Rule S.1.6;A.1.30. Childrens Safeguarding Manager has the meaning set out in Rule S.1.7;A.1.31. clear days in relation to the period of a notice means that period excluding the day when the notice is given or deemed to be given and the day for which it is given or on which it is to take effect;A.1.32. Close Season means the period between the end of one Season and the commencement of the next;A.1.33. Club means an association football club in membership of the League and:(a)for the purposes of Rules E.39 to E.49 inclusive includes any club which is entitled to be promoted from the Football League to the League; (b)forthepurposesofRulesA.1.51,A.1.56,A.1.165,andSectionsFandHoftheseRules (including any Forms prescribed therein) includes any Associated Undertaking, Fellow Subsidiary Undertaking, Group Undertaking, or Parent Undertaking of such Club; and(c)for the purposes of Section G of these Rules, Rules I.1 to I.7 and Rule J.3 (and including any Forms prescribed therein) includes any Associated Undertaking, Fellow Subsidiary Undertaking, Group Undertaking, Parent Undertaking or Subsidiary Undertaking of such Club;A.1.34. club means an association football club not in membership of the League;A.1.35. ClubOwnRevenueUpliftmeansanyincreaseinaClubsrevenueinaContractYear whencomparedwithitsrevenueinContractYear2012/13(excludingCentralFundsfee payments from its revenue in both the Contract Years).The Board may if necessary adjust the calculation of a Club Own Revenue Uplift: (a)to ensure that it is calculated on a like-for-like basis; and/or(b)torestatetoFairMarketValueanyconsiderationwhicharisesfromaRelatedParty Transaction.The Board shall not make any such adjustment without rst having given the Club reasonable opportunity to make submissions as to whether such adjustment is necessary and/or (where paragraph (b) above applies) what constitutes the Fair Market Value of the said consideration.SECTION A: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONPREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION A79A.1.36. Club Radio Contract means any contract upon terms complying in all respects with any directive issued by the League pursuant to Rule D.7and made between any Club and the localorregionalindependentradiostationorBBClocalradiostationwithinwhose transmission area the Clubs Stadium is situated;A.1.37. Club Shirt Sponsor Contract means any contract between any Club and any Person (not being the manufacturer, producer or distributor of that Clubs Strip) providing for the exhibition upon that Clubs Strip of the agreed prime brand of that Person in accordance with Rule M.30;A.1.38. CommercialContractmeansanycontractenteredintobytheLeaguerelatingto sponsorshiporliketransactionsorothermattersmateriallyaffectingthecommercial interestsofClubsotherthananOverseasBroadcastingContract,aUKBroadcasting Contract, a Radio Contract or a Title Sponsorship Contract;A.1.39. CommercialContractMoneymeansmoneyreceivedbytheLeagueunderany Commercial Contract;A.1.40. Commission means a commission appointed by the Board under the provisions of Rule W.21;A.1.41. Community Development Expenditure means: (a)netexpenditurebyaClubdirectlyattributabletoactivities(whetherintheUnited Kingdom or abroad) for the public benet to promote participation in sport and advance social development; and(b)donations made by the Club (i)to United Kingdom charities in a form recognised by such charities; and/or(iii) for foreign charitable purposes in a form which (had the donations been made to registered United Kingdom charities) would have been recognised as charitable. A.1.42. the Company Secretary means the person whose particulars are registered or registrable as the secretary of the League pursuant to Section 276 of the Act, and shall include any joint, assistant or deputy secretary;A.1.43. Compensation Fee means any sum of money or other consideration (exclusive of Value Added Tax) payable by a Transferee Club to a Transferor Club upon the permanent transfer of the registration of a Contract Player or in respect of an Out of Contract Player;A.1.44. Compensation Fee Account means the account bearing that name at Barclays Bank Plc into which Compensation Fees, Loan Fees (including in both cases instalments thereof) and Contingent Sums are payable as set out in Rule V.29;A.1.45. ConcertPartymeansanypersonwithwhichanyrelevantpersonisactinginconcert within the meaning of paragraphs (2) to (5) (inclusive) of the denition of acting in concert in the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, or would be so acting in concert if the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applied in the relevant case;A.1.46. ConditionalContractmeansaplayingcontractbetweenaClubandaPlayerwhichis determinable by the Player at any time;SECTION A: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONPREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION A80A.1.47. Connected Person means any Person who directly or indirectly possesses or is entitled to acquire more than 30 per cent of:(a)the issued ordinary share capital of the company; or(b)theloancapital(savewhereloancapitalwasacquiredintheordinarycourseofthe business of lending money) and issued share capital of the company; or(c)the assets of the company which would be available for distribution to equity holders in the event of winding up of the company;A.1.48. Contingent Sum means any sum of money (exclusive of Value Added Tax) additional to a Compensation Fee payable upon the happening of a contingent event by a Transferee Club to a Transferor Club consequent upon the transfer of the registration of a player;A.1.49. Contract Player means any player (other than an Academy Player) who has entered into a written contract of employment with a Club;A.1.50. ContractYearmeanstheperiodbeginningon1Julyinanyyearandendingonthe following 30 June.A.1.51. Control means the power of a Person to exercise, or to be able to exercise or acquire, direct orindirectcontroloverthepolicies,affairsand/ormanagementofaClub,whetherthat power is constituted by rights or contracts (either separately or in combination) and having regard to the considerations of fact or law involved, and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, Control shall be deemed to include:(a)thepower(whetherdirectlyorindirectlyandwhetherbytheownershipofshare capital,bythepossessionofvotingpower,bycontractorotherwiseincluding without limitation by way of membership of any Concert Party) to appoint and/or remove all or such of the members of the board of directors of the Club as are able to cast a majority of the votes capable of being cast by the members of that board; and/or(b)theholdingand/orpossessionofthebenecialinterestin,and/ortheabilityto exercise the voting rights applicable to, Shares in the Club (whether directly, indirectly (bymeansofholdingsuchinterestsinoneormoreotherpersons)orbycontract includingwithoutlimitationbywayofmembershipofanyConcertParty)which confer in aggregate on the holder(s) thereof 30 per cent or more of the total voting rights exercisable at general meetings of the Club;For the purposes of the above, any rights or powers of a Nominee for any Person or of an Associate of any Person or of a Connected Person to any Person shall be attributed to that Person;A.1.52. Conviction means a nding by a court anywhere in the world that a person has committed an offence or carried out the act for which he was charged, and Convicted shall be construed accordingly;A.1.53. Crowd Doctor means the Ofcial described in Rules O.8 to O.10;A.1.54. DBS has the meaning set out in Rule S.1.8;A.1.55. Declaration means a declaration in Form 5;SECTION A: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONPREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION A81A.1.56. Subject to Rule A.1.57 Director means any person occupying the position of director of a Club whose particulars are registered or registrable under the provisions of section 162 of the Actandincludesashadowdirector,thatistosay,apersoninaccordancewithwhose directions or instructions the directors of the Club are accustomed to act, or a Person having Control over the Club, or a Person exercising the powers that are usually associated with the powers of a director of a company;A.1.57. For the purposes of Rules H.1 to H.9:(a)a person shall be excluded from the denition of Director set out in Rule A.1.56 if (and only if):(i)he falls within the said denition of Director solely because Rule A.1.51(b) applies to him; and(ii)his aggregate interest (of the kind set out in Rule A.1.51(b)) in the Shares conferring voting rights exercisable at general meetings of the Club is less than 50%; and(b)the Ofcial referred to in Rule J.1.1 shall be included in that denition. A.1.58. Disclosure has the meaning set out in Rule S.1.9A.1.59. Earnings Before Tax means prot or loss after depreciation and interest but before tax, as shown in the Annual Accounts.A.1.60. Events of Insolvency means the events set out in Rule E.29A.1.61. the Extranet means the secure online area maintained by the League for the purpose of the communication of information between the League and Clubs;A.1.62. FacilityFeesFundmeansthefundestablishedoutofUKBroadcastingMoneyand distributed in accordance with Rule D.18.3;A.1.63. the Faculty has the meaning set out in Rule O.9A.1.64. F.A. Cup means the Football Association Challenge Cup competition;A.1.65. FairMarketValuemeanstheamountforwhichanassetcouldbesold,licensedor exchanged, a liability settled, or a service provided, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arms length transaction. A.1.66. Fellow Subsidiary Undertaking has the meaning set out in section 1161(4) of the Act;A.1.67. FIFA means the Federation Internationale de Football Association;A.1.68. Financial Institution means any entity which is incorporated in, or formed under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and which has permission under Part 4a of the Financial ServicesandMarketsAct2000tocarryontheregulatedactivityofacceptingdeposits (within the meaning of section 22 of that Act, taken with Schedule 2 and any order under section 22) but such denition shall not include:(a)a building society (within the meaning of section 119 of the Building Societies Act 1986); or(b)a credit union (within the meaning of section 31 of the Credit Unions Act 1979).SECTION A: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONPREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION A82A.1.69. the Football Association means The Football Association Limited;A.1.70. the Football Association Rules means the Rules and Regulations for the time being of the Football Association;A.1.71. Football Creditor has the meaning set out in Rule E.35;A.1.72. the Football League means The Football