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GENERAL RULES

TEAM SHEETS MUST BE SENT TO [email protected] AT 7PM GMT ON FRIDAY FOR SAT GAMES OR TUES FOR WED GAMES

1.0 SFFL
The SFFL was established in May 2003 by Alex Salter

1.1. SFFL Structure
The SFFL consists of 2 Nations each with 24 teams split into 3 divisions of 8. Each team has at least one ACTIVE manager to operate it. No person can manage 2 teams except in extreme circumstances where the SFFL Board's approval has been given, and the entire league notified (note this situation often only occurs when a manager is acting as caretaker for another manager for a short period of time)

1.1.1. Applying for a Position as Manager
Current managers have the opportunity to apply for vacant jobs with other teams when the SFFL Board notifies the league they are open for applications. The manager who wins the position is chosen based their previous managing records (not necessarily the win/loss ratio, but also the general league participation, and reliability).

New managers are appointed to teams without managers from the Waiting List. For a person who wishes to join the SFFL to enter the Waiting List, they must fill out an application form from the joining page on the website. It should be noted that positions do not arise often, and therefore a lengthy waiting period may occur. When a position becomes available for a New manager, several candidates from the Waiting List are chosen, primarily based on the length of time they have been on the list. After the candidates have been asked if they are still interested, the SFFL Board will decide which candidate shall take the job.

1.2. SFFL Board
The SFFL Board controls the operation of the SFFL. The main members make the majority of decisions in the league, however, often these decisions come after consultation with all involved parties.

1.3. Fines
The SFFL Board reserves the right to fine teams when they believe a team has acted outside of the rules directly or indirectly, or outside the spirit of the game by using in-appropriate conduct.

1.4. Appeals & Protests
If a manager believes the SFFL Board has treated them unfairly, they may appeal any decisions made. The appeal is made to the Board itself. If the Board does not accept the appeal, the rest of the league shall be asked to form an opinion. Note, if the appeal ends up unsuccessful, there remains a possibility heavier penalty may be incurred.

Furthermore, if a manager believes another manager has acted inappropriately then they must appeal to the SFFL Board. The SFFL Board will only act when it receives a complaint or appeal from another manager.

2. Competitions

2.1. League Competition
The SFFL is divided to 2 divisions, containing 8 teams. During the season, each team play each other team twice, therefore there are 14 rounds in a single season.

2.1.1. Relegation and Promotion
At the end of the season, the teams who finish 8th are automatically relegated. The team who finish 1st are automatically promoted. Then 7th place will play a playoff against 2nd place in the league below

2.2.1. Cup Games
The Cup is a standard knockout cup with each round played over 1 leg. Cup games are generally played on a Wednesday, and do not interrupt League games.

2.3. Friendlies
Teams can only play friendlies during the off-season. If you wish to play a friendly, organize it with another manager and advise the league commissioner at least one week in advance. The statistics from friendlies don't count for league games. Therefore, if a player is suspended or booked in a friendly game, it does not affect his DP level. Players who are suspended in a league or cup game, still cannot play in friendlies. Injuries also carry over between friendlies and other games, as do ability points gained.

2.4 MVF Shield
This is a matched played between the winners of the English Premier league and the English cup.  If this is the same club the runner up in the league will take up the second place.

2.5. Other Competitions
At certain times the SFFL Board may introduce other competitions.

3. Adding to the game

3. Newsletters, Press Releases, Team Websites and "Soccer News"
One highly enjoyable part of the SFFL is when managers write their own team Newsletters and/or Press Releases. This is a fun part of the SFFL but not all managers have to do this. At present, many managers write their team newsletters and press releases and post them on the forum. These can contain almost anything like an interview with players and managers, transfer listing of players, and player transfers, any match analysis and just about anything happening at their club.

4. End-Of-Season Awards

4.1 MANAGER OF THE MONTH
At the end of each month, the SFFL has a manager of the month award. This award is based upon voting by other managers.
Premiership = £500,000
Division 1 = £400,000
Division 2 = £300,00

4.1 MANAGER OF THE YEAR
At the end of each year, the SFFL has a manager of the year award. This award is based upon voting by other managers. Each manager of the month gets put up for the final vote and the manager who gets the most votes wins. The winning manager will get 1 million for their club.