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Ilfracombe Town Bans Mini Shin Pads After Injury

11/20/2025

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Ilfracombe Town has banned 'micro' shin pads after forward Riley Martin suffered a double-leg break during a match.
The Football Association warns that 'mini' shin pads could increase injury risk due to less coverage and has approached the International Football Association Board for further comment.
Chairman Nick Jupp said larger shin pads might have mitigated Martin's injury.
Shin guards are mandatory, but current regulations do not specify an approved size.

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Ilfracombe Town has banned 'micro' shin pads after forward Riley Martin suffered a double-leg break during a match.
The Football Association warns that 'mini' shin pads could increase injury risk due to less coverage and has approached the International Football Association Board for further comment.
Chairman Nick Jupp said larger shin pads might have mitigated Martin's injury.
Shin guards are mandatory, but current regulations do not specify an approved size.