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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