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Dealing with Dissent / Foul
Language
Depending on Severity
• Options of quiet word / ceremonial word
• Powers in Law to
– Caution for Dissent
– Send off for Offensive , Insulting or Abusive
Language
• Doing Nothing means it is acceptable
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Minimising Dissent
• Give strong confident decisions
• Bear in mind natural reactions , but do not ignore it
• Caution
– Persistent dissent
– Aggressive dissent
• If abusive language is used then this becomes a
sending off offence
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Offensive / Insulting / Abusive
Language
• Not just swear words
• Bear in mind natural reactions , but do not ignore it
• Stronger action when players are insulting / abusive to
each other
• Definite dismissal for
– Abusive language towards a referee / assistant
– Racial abuse towards anyone
• Remember you cannot caution for foul language
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Summary
• Your Control depends on how well you deal with
language problems
• Ignoring bad language leads to a ‘rising tide’ of
dissent / foul language
• Take appropriate action
• Remember to include actual words in any report
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