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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. Minimising Dissent. Give strong confident decisions
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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
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
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
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