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FA Issues New Pitchside Wall Rules After Striker's Death
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The English Football Association has banned solid brick and concrete perimeter walls at lower-league football pitches following the death of player Billy Vigar. Clubs are now required to remove or protect these barriers to improve player safety.
Why it matters
This regulatory change directly impacts infrastructure standards for thousands of amateur and semi-professional sports clubs to prevent future fatalities.
Former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar. Photo: BBC
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