Padfoot
The Persecuted One
That annoys me tho tbh, if he is guilty of a red by the LoTG then it happens, its there in black and white so why shouldnt it be followed?
For a start you will never to get to that elite level of refereeing if you apply the LOTG as written, especially OFFINABUS.
Clubs view cautions for dissent and reds for S6 as 'cheap' and your club mark will suffer. They will complain that you could, and should, have 'managed' it out.
Therefore referees who apply the LOTG correctly often fail in their promotion quest.
The successful candidates compromise by not hearing certain comments or 'managing' situations that should be a card. It keeps the clubs sweet and protects their club marks.