IMAGE OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL

Early day motion 625, tabled 8 January 2002 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House registers its dismay at the regular accounts of anti-social behaviour by a minority of professional footballers and other associated with the professional game; believes that such behaviour, both on and off the pitch, reflects unfairly on the majority of footballers and officials; and calls upon the Professional Footballers Association, the Football Association and the Football League to take immediate financial and disciplinary action against those who tarnish football's image.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 5.