Lanarkshire Mosque League

Season 8 Rules

There will be Eight teams in Division 1.. (new or updated rules in red)

Each team is ONLY allowed to register up to 11 players. (juniors allowed more)

Any player under age of 17 will be allowed to play with no border restrictions. This to get more youth into the league.

There must be a minimum of 7 Lanarkshire based players or low populated Muslim areas
Each team can only register a maximum of 3 Glasgow players or 2 Glasgow players and 1 non- muslim, there can’t be more than 1 non-muslim
If a team is caught using an illegal (non-registered player) then the opposing team will be given a 10-0 victory along with the points. If both teams are using unregistered players both teams will be deducted 2 points and game made a draw .

For this rule to take place the Captains must ALWAYS report if the opposing team is using an illegal player, regardless if they have won or lost.
If a team is short on players and wants to use a non-registered player, they MUST first contact the opposing captain and he MUST give his consent. Then you must contact the organizers, then they can use a player from Lm Juniors. You must also pay for the use of this player.
All inquires of using unregistered players must be done by 4pm thu of the game
League organizers can allow unregistered players to play in special circumstances even if the captain doesn’t agree..

Fights on the pitch

If any 2 teams start a fight on the pitch both teams will be firstly thrown out the LM Shield and then the League! However the disciplinary committee will review each individual case.
In the event of individual fights both players will be suspended. This will again be reviewed by the disciplinary meeting, Spitting and punching will not be acceptable.
The disciplinary committee will consist of all the team captains for season 8.

Any players abusing referrers physically will be banned for life from the league. This will be reviewed by the disciplinary committee if necessary. Any verbal abuse and player will be suspended.
Any captain/player bringing the game into disrepute will be suspended and removed as captain. If a captain has point to make please use the LM Football email address It is the captains responsibility to control his team.

If the captain fails to control his team the rules above will apply. Dependent on the nature of the incident the team can be thrown out of the league or even be deducted 3 points with no appeal allowed.

It is the Captains responsibility to control his players. If his player is making strong illegal challenges he will also be liable to suspension for 1 game.

Any team can appeal a decision made by discipline committee, we will then take advice from Powerleague but be warned Powerleague rules are tougher than LM Football ones.

Some Div 1 games will be monitered by 4 th official, these people will never be revealed to the teams. Swearing and behavior will be monitored.
If any team or player is caught match fixing he will be suspended from the league for 6 months
Off the pitch incidents Any off the ball incident will result in a 1 match ban. However if off the ball incidents contains physical violence rules under the ‘fighting’ will apply. This rule applys walking off the pitch, in the car park

If players provoke each other and come face to face with the intent to fight they will be immediately banned for 1 game

It is at the referees discretion to send off or sin bin a player if he is constantly swearing.

Note: The referees have been told to take a strong stance against swearing

Game cancellation

No games can be cancelled, as there is a limit to register 10 players. Under extreme circumstances please contact the organizers. Rearranging games is dependent on both captains agreeing.
Any replays must be played within two weeks and before the end of the season.
If the game is cancelled without giving notice to the organizers or do not show up for their scheduled game they will be liable to pay £25 which will go to the mosque.

The transfer window will be open for one week during. This transfer window can be used to freshen up squads

Note: Last transfer market we seen people leaving their team with out much notice given to the Captain. We as Muslims must always ensure that we do our best to leave on good terms and also give enough notice so that a replacement can be found. The transfer window will last for 10 days 6 where you can take players from other teams and 4 where you can bring in new people from outside league

Clothing/ Footwear

This is an Islamic league so 3/4 long shorts is compulsory as the sutur should ALWAYS be covered.
Shin pads must be worn at all times during the game, any player without shin pads will be asked to leave the field.
No studs are allowed on the field of play, again any player wearing these will be asked to change his boots or leave the pitch. The Referees will be taking a strong stance on this!
If the opposing team players do not adhere to rule 11 ii and iii then report them to the referee before the game. You can also let your league organizers know, then players will be reprimanded

8 players are allowed to be in a team squad at any one game. 5 players and 3 subs
If a team is not on the pitch for the game starting at 9.45pm the other team will be awarded 10 – 0 victory. The ref will give 15 mins before cancelling a game, For a team to claim the 10 – 0 they have to tell the ref the other team is not hear and walk off the pitch

All games are 40 mins long. 20 mins each half

All Powerleague rules are be apply that do not conflict with Lanarkshire Mosque League rules
Change of Rules

The Lanarkshire Mosque League organizers can change the rules if they think it is required. The organizers will try their utmost best to inform all captains, however it is the captains responsibility to check and keep up to date with the Rules.

Eligible Lanarkshire Areas

Bailieston
Falkirk
Rutherglen
Cambuslang

Remember this league is not about finding the best footballer or finding the best team, it’s about US. We should all come to football games with the intention to meet our Muslim brothers so that a good rapport can be built with them. We should be polite and humble and help each other as much as we can. We should for a bond so that we can help each other to achieve the ultimate goal in life, which is Junnut e- Furdos.

Greet your Muslim brother with A’salamu ala’kum. Even if he does not respond you have received your reward.
Shake hands before and after the game. This is good manners
Swearing is prohibited in Islam. Show a good example to the people watching by not swearing.
Let’s earn reward for everything we do in our life, whether it be eating, sleeping, or even playing football.
Cover your ‘ situr’ (From your belly button to the bottom of your knees). ¾ short should do the trick
All extra money will be donated to the Masjid youth facilities

Rules may be updated through the season, keep checking the football section on www. lanarkshiremosque.com