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These Rules must be read in conjunction with the Articles of Association (see Article 49). Many of the provisions previously contained in the Rules are now embodied in the Articles, and are not therefore repeated in these Rules.

The decisions of the Council are printed as notes at the foot of the page.

1. The Association shall consist of such Clubs and Associations playing Association Football and being otherwise qualified according to the Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Bye-laws of the Association as the Council may approve.

2. In the interpretation of these Rules the words "The Football Association," "The Association," or "This Association," mean "The Football Association, Limited," except where the context requires a different meaning.

3. All Clubs, before being affiliated to the Association, shall satisfy the Council that they are properly constituted Clubs, and playing football according to the Laws of the Association. f the Northern Rugby Union during the same season, and vice versâ.