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FA Bans Solid Pitchside Barriers After Tragic Incident | Sports-Games
- On Friday, the Football Association banned solid pitchside barriers across the National League System and Women's National League, requiring clubs to remove or pad concrete, brick, and breeze block structures.
- This safety overhaul follows the death of Billy Vigar, a 21-year-old former Arsenal youth striker who died last September after suffering a brain injury when colliding with a concrete barrier at Wingate and Finchley.
- Financial support for the necessary work will come jointly from the FA and Premier League through the Premier League Stadium Fund, with around 160 of approximately 900 clubs already contacted regarding modifications.
- Welcoming the decision, the Professional Footballers Association noted that previous lack of progress was unacceptable, having pushed for changes following an incident that left Bath City's Alex Fletcher in a coma.
- Matches may continue during this period, but clubs must assess perimeter safety on an ongoing basis and develop a plan to complete recommended alterations within a reasonable timeframe.
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FA issues new rules on pitchside walls after death of striker
The FA has announced new safety rules for pitchside walls, banning solid barriers after the tragic death of striker Billy Vigar. Learn about the FA pitchsi Read More: https://punchng.com/fa-issues-new-rules-on-pitchside-walls-after-death-of-striker/
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