As the FAI builds out its 11 priority actions, identified in the Football Pathways Plan, they have announced the next phase of consultation, which is aimed to be more focussed on specific actions for clubs.

In the coming weeks the FAI regional teams will be engaging with all stakeholders, on one of the 11 priority actions, ‘The role of the Head of Football in every league and club’. The team will be consulting with those who are currently working as the Head of Football in their respective league or club to come and attend their regional workshop.

We would also like to mention that if you do not have someone in this role currently, that you can nominate someone who could be in this role in the future.

All are encouraged to attend their regional consultation workshop and share their thoughts and insights. As much feedback as possible is wanted and needed, and welcome all involved in football to be part of the conversation.

Please RSVP for a consultation workshop that suits you. 

7th October Limerick – Raddison Blu

16th October Cork – Rochestown Park Hotel

• Normal interactions between players and the referee are allowed and remain important (to increase transparency and avoid possible frustration and conflict).
• Any player (including the captain) who shows dissent by word or action will be cautioned (yellow card).
• The referee will, where appropriate, explain important decisions to the captain(s)
• To prevent players mobbing or surrounding the referee after key incidents or decisions the following steps will apply:
  • only one player from each team – the captain – is allowed to approach the referee and, when doing so, they must always interact in a respectful manner
  • the referee may instruct/encourage players (verbally or with gestures) not to approach them
  • the team captains are responsible for helping to direct their team-mates away from the referee;
  • players who approach/surround the referee when they are not permitted to do so may be cautioned (yellow card);
  • if appropriate, the referee may delay the restart of play to allow the captain(s) time to speak with their team-mates to explain a decision, demand proper behaviour, etc.
• Interaction with, or an approach by, any player other than the captain is at the discretion of the referee, e.g. if the player has committed an offence, been fouled and/or is injured.

• Where the goalkeeper is the captain, the referee must be told, no later than at the coin toss before kick-off, which player is nominated to approach the referee instead of the goalkeeper.
• Only the goalkeeper or the nominated player, not both, may approach the referee.
• If the nominated player is substituted or sent off, another player must be nominated.

• Inform the team managers of the ‘only the captain’ policy when meeting prior to kick off.
• Inform the players of the ‘only the captain’ policy when checking the players equipment.
• Inform both captains at the coin toss that they will explain key decisions, and only the captains will be allowed to approach the referee, provided that they do so respectfully

• Penalty kicks
• Red cards
• Significant foul play
• Disallowed goals

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The Munster Football Association (MFA) are currently inviting expressions of interest for the position of manager of the Munster Amateur Inter-Provincial squad. The position will involve selecting & managing a squad to represent the MFA at the newly created FAI Amateur Inter-Provincial Competition to be held in 2024.

The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of Amateur Football in Munster and must have excellent communication, interpersonal & leadership skills

Qualification Requirements

• FAI Safeguarding
• Garda Vetting
• 3 years’ experience with a club and / or league
• Previous experience coaching amateur players
• On the FAI Coaching Pathway, preferably UEFA B license or higher.

If you are interested in this position you can apply by email with your coaching CV including coaching qualifications and cover letter to Barry Cotter, MFA Administrator at munsterfasoccer@gmail.com

Application deadline is Thursday 30th November 2023.

See full notice of Job Vacancy here: Munster Amateur Interprovincial Manager Vacancy