The internet and social networking sites can be a very powerful tool and can be used in a very positive way, but it can be open to misuse and abuse.

The FA has issued clarification to participants relating to the use of social networking sites, including, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook and internet blogs.

Participants should be aware that comments made on such sites may be considered public comment, and that further to FA Rule E3, any comments which are deemed improper, bring the game into dispute, or are threatening, abusive or insulting may lead to disciplinary action.

Comments which are personal in nature or could be construed as offensive, use foul language, or contain direct or indirect threats aimed at other participants are likely to be considered improper.

Participants are required to act in the best interests of the game at all times and should be aware of this when using social networking websites.

Participants are reminded that postings on social networking sites which they believe to be visible to a limited number of people may still end up in the public domain and care should be taken with regards to the content of such postings.

Morley Youth FC would remind participants that social networking postings could also lead to civil proceedings being brought by affected parties.