Originally Posted by
Brin
Yes there is. I officiated for 15 years and only gave out 2 reds and 15 yellows in all that time, and no I didn't forget my pencil. It's all about managing players. Always called both sides in to the centre circle before kick off and explained what we all needed to get out of the game. I got respect and they were shown respect. My golden rule, no foul or abusive language to be directed at anyone personally. Amazing how that made them think and not use it.
One things for certain, I wouldn't stand for a group of players harassing me like they've gone back to now. What happened to only the Captain and offending player allowed to approach a Ref when a foul is called? I blame the Managers as they are allowing this to happen. Make an example of one or two, they'll soon get the message.