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Brick and Concrete Walls
Following the tragic death of Billy Vigar and the near loss of Alex Fletcher in similar circumstances the other year, question marks will surely be asked about brick and concrete perimeter walls.
Ours have had more than their fair share of incidents themselves.
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Re: Brick and Concrete Walls
At the very least they have to look to have padding behind the goals as a rule but at some grounds, Billericay springs to mind, the gap where their bar is there is barely enough room for the linesman.
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Re: Brick and Concrete Walls
Statement from The FA just now:
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Billy Vigar. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, loved ones, and everyone at Chichester City FC, and tributes will be paid to Billy at National League System and Emirates FA Cup games this weekend.
Whilst the health and safety of participants and spectators at the National League System level is the responsibility of the clubs and their local authorities, we will now conduct an immediate review, working with Leagues, Clubs and relevant stakeholders across the game, that will focus on the safety of perimeter walls and boundaries around pitches in the National League System. This will include looking at ways we can assist National League System clubs to identify and implement additional measures at their stadiums that they determine will help to mitigate any potential safety risks.
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