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08/05/2004, 8:27 PM
FAI statement - 07 May 2004
The Football Association of Ireland Chief Executive, Fran Rooney, today reaffirmed the Association's position in relation to assaults on referee's.
Mr. Rooney said:
"The Association is concerned about the incidence of assaults on referees and has reaffirmed its condemnation of such behaviour. The role played by referees is a vital one and we must continue to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate assaults on match officials."
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The Football Association of Ireland Chief Executive, Fran Rooney, today reaffirmed the Association's position in relation to assaults on referee's.
Mr. Rooney said:
"The Association is concerned about the incidence of assaults on referees and has reaffirmed its condemnation of such behaviour. The role played by referees is a vital one and we must continue to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate assaults on match officials."
Read more at www.soccercentral.ie (http://www.soccercentral.ie/viewstory.asp?id=12948&mainheading=Eircom&viewstory=yes)