We know where to invest our energy – We don’t waste time trying to ref the game or complain about decisions after they have been made. Coaches and playing staff do not call for refereeing decisions. We respectfully accept it and move on.

We understand that the input is as important as the output – Training time is as important as matches, because this is where we continually learn, improve and grow as a team.

We try our hardest – We always strive for high performance in everything we do, an excellent work rate is the minimum requirement.

We believe in outperforming our opposition – We always try to perform better than the opposition: not less worse, or as good as. Always better.

If you’re late, you don’t start – Players who are late on matchday without an acceptable and pre-agreed reason do not start.

We’re about more than winning – Our success will not be defined by results. We always strive to win, but we want to win the right way. We play hard, fair and always hold our head high regardless of the result. Players and coaches are humble in both victory and defeat.

We always respect our environment – We leave all facilities (including the opposition) as clean as we found them. We do not litter and recycle where possible.

We as players take full responsibility on the pitch – Defensive duties are as important as attacking ones, we agree to run backwards as much and as fast as we can run forward.

We focus on the future – We promise to recruit and invest in a player’s future potential, not their past successes.

We’re always committed to the plan – We commit to our pre-agreed playing style and principles at all times.

We do not tolerate bad characters or energy sappers – People who do not respect these rules and are poor team players will be moved on, despite any talent level.