West Ham United players have once again been praised for
their attitude and behaviour on the pitch following the release of
the latest FA Premier League Fair Play tables.
With 20 yellow cards and not a single red one in the 10 matches
played up to the end of October, Hammers currently sit sixth in the
table, which is compiled from marks awarded by The FA Premier
League Match Delegates.
However, it isn't only the collection of red and yellow cards
that contributes towards a team's placing in the table. Marks
are also awarded on positive play, respect towards opponents,
respect towards the referee and the behaviour of club
officials.
Watford currently top the table, with an overall average score
of 8.80 per game, while Manchester United sit second with a score
of 8.68, closely followed by Aston Villa and Tottenham on 8.65,
Arsenal on 8.61, and then Hammers, whose average score reads 8.44.
Prize money of £30,000 is awarded to the club finishing the
Season at the top of the Fair Play League, with the winners in with
a possible chance of qualifying for the UEFA Cup thanks to their
achievement.
Barclays Premiership Fair Play Table 2006-07 (Top six)
| Team | Played
|
R/Y
|
P/P
|
R/O
|
R/R
|
B/O
|
Pts
|
Score
|
Av.
|
| Watford
|
10
|
88
|
80
|
62
|
65
|
57
|
352
|
88.0
|
8.80
|
| Manchester Utd
|
10
|
86
|
87
|
60
|
61
|
53
|
347
|
86.8
|
8.68
|
| Aston Villa
|
10
|
89
|
76
|
64
|
65
|
52
|
346
|
86.5
|
8.65
|
| Tottenham |
10
|
86
|
80
|
61
|
62
|
57
|
346
|
86.5
|
8.65
|
| Arsenal
|
9
|
77
|
76
|
55
|
56
|
46
|
310
|
77.5
|
8.61
|
|
West Ham
|
10
|
80
|
79
|
65
|
62
|
56
|
342
|
85.5
|
8.55
|
Matches up to and including Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Key:
R/Y = Red & Yellow Cards - Maximum 10 pts per Match (Red 3 pts,
Yellow 1 pt)
P/P = Positive Play - Maximum 10 pts per Match
R/O = Respect Towards Opponent - Maximum 7 pts per Match
R/R = Respect Towards Referee - Maximum 7 pts per Match
B/O = Behaviour of Officials - Maximum 6 pts per Match