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FA bans perimeter walls after Vigar death

The Football Association has officially banned the use of solid perimeter walls around football pitches following a comprehensive safety review. This major policy shift comes in the wake of the tragic passing of former Arsenal youth prospect Billy Vigar, who died after a collision during a non-league fixture.

A-League Men Rd 17 - Sydney FC v Adelaide United

History-maker Cavallo claims 'internal homophobia' led to transfer

Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay active professional male footballer, has launched a scathing attack on his former club Adelaide United. The 26-year-old alleges that "internal homophobia", not footballing reasons, was the true cause behind his lack of playing time and eventual departure from the A-League side. In a deeply personal statement, he also revealed that teammates mocked his relationship.

Man arrested and game called off as non-league manager hurt

Police have arrested a man after the manager of non-league side Potters Bar Town needed medical treatment following an 'altercation' on Saturday. The Isthmian League clash at Welling United was scheduled to take place at 3pm but the contest was postponed after coach Sammy Moore was injured less than 45 minutes before kick-off. The Metropolitan Police have since said that a 42-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

Crouch acts as mascot for non-league side in FPL forfeit

Peter Crouch turned heads when the ex-Liverpool man turned up as a mascot for a non-league team after losing his Fantasy Football league.

Ex-Arsenal youngster placed in induced coma after head injury

Chichester City have been forced to postpone their game as a former Arsenal youngster, Billy Vigar, had to be placed in an induced coma after a horror head injury. The forward collapsed after a brutal collision with a pitchside surface just 15 minutes into their clash against Wingate and Finchley.

Vigar's death sparks petition to ban brick walls around pitches

A petition calling for footballing authorities to ban brick walls around touchlines has been launched following the death of ex-Arsenal youngster Billy Vigar. The Chichester City FC striker suffered a "significant brain injury" during an Isthmian League Premier Division game last weekend, before later passing away on Thursday. Now, fans want action to make the sport safer..

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Inter Turku	5	4	0	1	9	3	6	12	W W L W W
2	HJK	5	3	0	2	9	6	3	9	W W W L L
3	IFK Mariehamn	5	2	2	1	8	4	4	8	W D D L W
4	FC Lahti	5	2	1	2	7	6	1	7	L D L W W
5	IF Gnistan	5	1	2	2	5	8	-3	5	D W L D L

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FC Inter Turku

W
W
L
W
W

HJK

W
W
W
L
L

IFK Mariehamn

W
D
D
L
W

FC Lahti

L
D
L
W
W

IF Gnistan

-3

D
W
L
D
L

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	AC Oulu	5	4	1	0	20	5	15	13	W D W W W
2	FC Ilves Tampere	5	4	1	0	12	6	6	13	D W W W W
3	FF Jaro JS	5	3	0	2	11	14	-3	9	W W L L W
4	Vaasa PS	5	1	0	4	9	10	-1	3	W L L L L
5	Kuopion PS	5	1	0	4	6	14	-8	3	L L L L W

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