The issue of bad behaviour on professional football pitches is nothing new in the UK - but it has been getting progressively worse in recent years. The abuse directed towards match officials is now being tackled by the FA’s new Codes of Conduct, which give referees far greater powers to punish players. But will these powers be extended to referees...
The sight of angry professionals surrounding Premier League officials to contend decisions has become commonplace in recent years. While players are often reacting to the enormous amount at stake in the modern game, there can never be an excuse for confrontational, aggressive and abusive behaviour aimed at our referees. Yet week in, week out, we see this scenario play out...
The sight of angry professionals surrounding Premier League officials to contend decisions has become commonplace in recent years. While players are often reacting to the enormous amount at stake in the modern game, there can never be an excuse for confrontational, aggressive and abusive behaviour aimed at our referees. Yet week in, week out, we see this scenario play out...