Bermuda Football Association yesterday highlighted certain recommendations from the Sharpe Report that they will attempt to implement for the current season and beyond.

However, still to be finalised is how they will go about funding such measures.

An afternoon press conference witnessed BFA general secretary David Sabir and president Richard Thompson outline recommendations that had received favourable response from affiliated field operators during a joint meeting held on Monday.

The specific recommendations discussed were 12,13,14,15 and 16, all of which concerned taking a hard stance in terms of spectator behaviour and how those persistent in their attempts at soiling the sport and preventing others from full enjoyment would be eradicated.

"The intent is clear that there will be a low level of tolerance for disregarding the position of the clubs,'' explained Sabir, who took a lead role while flanked by an onlooking Thompson.

In the first instance (12) the issue of video surveillance is prominent as a means of identifying persons flaunting the law and behaving badly. Thirteen deals with an increased uniform Police presence as a deterrent; 14 dwells on the institution of notice boards at points of entrance to the various grounds outlining what will not be tolerated and the penalties for ignoring the standard rules; 15 states how easily identifiable club officials should be charged with patrolling areas while observing infringements of the rules set out in 14. Offenders could receive written warnings or be banned altogether from all arenas.

Finally, as recommended in 16 it has been resolved by the group to "consider'' furthering talks regarding banning the sale of alcohol during matches.

"They (affiliates) have given consideration to a proposal that addresses this recommendation,'' said Sabir, in reference to recommendation 16 which many feel would sound the death knell of clubs by stripping them of their main revenue earner.

"However, it was agreed that there needs to be a series of meetings with others to determine the final outcome with regards to advancing this recommendation.'' Sabir went on to say how the Island as a whole needed to be "willing to participate in this exercise and support what the BFA and affiliates are attempting to achieve'' and added how further talks with Police and the Minister of Youth Development, Sport and Recreation would be instituted to advance the association's position.

Still, when pressed as to whether the BFA honestly expected perpetrators to heed a mere posted sign when such wanton acts have been "allowed'' for so long, Sabir stood firm in his position.

"Whether or not they pay attention to the guidelines is immaterial. What we have to do is put out our position and in due course, if they are in violation of our position then it is clearly spelled out what actions we will take,'' he said.

As for the finances involved in enforcing any such steps Sabir agreed money to be a concern and again appealed to members -- individuals and groups -- among the community "to step forward and assist us, but in the meantime we and the clubs have also decided to undertake the position in ensuring that these things will be done''.

The general secretary was careful to point out that in reality all such recommendations would not likely not be instituted immediately, but would rather be phased as a means of protecting the long-term interests of the sport and to ensure the legality of the various aspects is ironclad.