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Next: Away At Oxford City On Tuesday November 4th At 7.45pm

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Handshakes All Round!

Football League clubs will follow the Premier League, European competition, and Internationals by having a more formal opening to matches.

Each team will line up on each side of the half-way line, with the home side shaking the hands of the away side and officials before the away side greets the officials and both sides disperse for the coin-toss.

A Football League statement on the initiative states: "This initiative will seek to improve behaviour both on and around the pitch, and, in particular, demonstrate a commitment towards greater respect for match officials.

"It is being supported by all agencies in the game, including ourselves, the Premier League, the Football Conference, the PFA and the LMA."

At Edgar Street the teams will line up facing the Main Stand.