Injuries And Suspensions

[Strawberry Avenger]

Cooper said in his post match interview that he thinks Grabban has a thigh injury despite coming off with concussion.

Back on track. Injuries and suspensions.

Not sure of the exact rule, but I saw something that if you are replaced because of concussion, you cannot play for 10 days, anyone know if this is correct?

If the same rules are applied as in Rugby, the player has to complete an HIA - Head Injury Assessment - if it is confirmed the player suffered from concussion, the 10 day rule comes into play.

Just spoken to my Daughter about this as she is Head Physio at Grantham Town and she says that if a player has shown any symptoms of concussion from the point of the injury occurring, then she will 'ground' that player for between 10 and 14 days, ideally the latter. She carries out regular reviews with the player and has discussions with the team manager etc. 

I don't think there is an actual rule per se, rather a set of guidelines the FA have set out.

Interesting, Tricky.  I've learned something.  Always good.

I'd make the nets '5 a side' short and encourage the passing game.  That's one evolution of football I'd like to see.  The heading in football, to me, is a distraction.

Still, I wasn't saying that when Francis scored his. :D

SA.