Rules state head covers must be black or the same colour as the team shirt, and cannot endanger the person wearing it or any ...

Mateta was hospitalised with a lacerated ear after a horrific challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts four weeks ago ...

The Crystal Palace striker will wear the Petr Cech-style head protection against Fulham after needing 25 stitches in his ear ...

Football helmets have come a long way since the days of the leatherheads, but there's obviously still some work to be done ...