UCL Handbook

agreements with any direct competitor to the Competition’s title sponsor or any third party with whom the Competition has entered into a commercial agreement. 35 This rule does not apply in this competition 36 This rule does not apply in this competition 37 Any distribution of any income received by the Company from any source whatsoever shall be entirely at the discretion of the Board. CLUB FINANCE RECORDS The Company shall be entitled either directly or through its duly appointed agents to inspect the books, accounts and financial records of any Club and that Club shall make available to the Company all information as may be required from time to time in that respect. 38

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CENTRAL FUNDING This rule does not apply in this competition

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FINANCIAL REPORTING INITIATIVE This rule does not apply in this competition

41 REFRESHMENTS FOR MATCH OFFICIALS / PLAYERS / VISITING OFFICIALS

All Clubs must provide liquid refreshments at half time and full time for players. Such refreshments should also be made available prior to the match on request. In addition sandwiches and tea/coffee, or other similar light refreshments, must be provided for players at the end of all matches involving Premier Division and Division One teams. Post-match hospitality for players and match officials must be provided within the immediate area of the clubhouse and NOT at a separate location. In matches involving Premier Division/Division One teams, Clubs must provide sandwiches and tea/ coffee, or other similar light refreshments, at half time for Club Officials. All Clubs must provide liquid refreshments for match officials at half time and full time, and prior to the match on request. In addition sandwiches and tea/coffee, or other similar light refreshments, must be provided at the end of all matches.

APPENDIX A

Regulations for Football Association Appeals

Commencement of Appeal

1.1 An appeal shall be commenced by lodging a notice of appeal (“the Notice of Appeal”) with The Association.

1.2 The Notice of Appeal shall be lodged within 14 days of the date of notification of the decision appealed against. In the case of an appeal from a decision of a Disciplinary Commission, the date of notification of the decision shall be the date of the written decision, or, if applicable, the date of the written reasons for the decision. In relation to any other decision, the relevant date shall be the date on which it was first announced. (1) identify the specific decision(s) being appealed; (2) set out the ground(s) of the appeal and the reasons why it would be substantially unfair not to alter the original decision; (3) set out a statement of the facts upon which the appeal is based; (4) be accompanied by any deposit prescribed by the relevant Rules or Regulations. Where an appeal is lodged by fax, the deposit must be received not later than the third day following the day of despatch of the fax (including both the day of despatch and receipt). A deposit of £75 is 1.3 The Notice of Appeal must:

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