Lack of Respect for the Game

[Ref253]

Can anyone give me some examples of when they have cautioned a player under Unsporting Behaviour for 'Lack of Respect for the Game'

 

[Big Cat]

I've used it for mocking behaviour. The sort of thing which isn't AA, but is very likely to incite repercussion

 

[Hendo]

I very nearly used this on Sunday, U15's game where a substitute decided to cheer and laugh loudly (and sarcastically) when an opposition striker missed an open goal. The only thing that stopped the card coming out was the robust way his coach dealt with him before I could get there. I choose to issue a very public rollocking on top and left it at that.

 

[RobOda]

I've used it for mocking behaviour. The sort of thing which isn't AA, but is very likely to incite repercussion

Example of one I've done last season:

Player scores, one of his team mates walks over to a defender who was on the ground after a failed last ditch tackle and bent over and laughed in his face.

I was not impressed.

 

[Kes]

I've used it for mocking behaviour. The sort of thing which isn't AA, but is very likely to incite repercussion

I very nearly used this on Sunday, U15's game where a substitute decided to cheer and laugh loudly (and sarcastically) when an opposition striker missed an open goal. The only thing that stopped the card coming out was the robust way his coach dealt with him before I could get there. I choose to issue a very public rollocking on top and left it at that.

Same for me. Mocking the other team's ability or players. Its frankly, not very nice and seems to go on a lot. With youngsters (say, U16 and downwards) I could perhaps understand it but with adults it's uncomfortable and embarrassing - especially when as the referee, you're pretty much compelled to intervene and warn players or discipline as necessary. Just for those few moments, I feel more like a schoolteacher or parent than a football referee.

 

[Russell Jones]

Example of one I've done last season:

Player scores, one of his team mates walks over to a defender who was on the ground after a failed last ditch tackle and bent over and laughed in his face.

I was not impressed.

Sounds likes a C1 caution for AA to me. Adopting an Annoying Attitude

 

[Big Cat]

Sounds likes a C1 caution for AA to me. Adopting an Annoying Attitude

By far the most frequently used code, i'm sure

 

[one]

For deliberately attempting to get cautioned.

 

[Big Cat]

Refusal to leave the FOP to remove jewellery or adjust equipment?
(I guess this means chucking anything unspecified into the LORFTG category)

 

[Peter Grove]

Refusal to leave the FOP to remove jewellery or adjust equipment?
(I guess this means chucking anything unspecified into the LORFTG category)

Refusal to follow a referees instruction (especially on something that is mandatory under the Laws)? Sounds more like dissent to me.

Dissent
Public protest or disagreement (verbal and/or physical) with a match official’s decision

 

[StiltonRef]

Refusal to follow a referees instruction (especially on something that is mandatory under the Laws)? Sounds more like dissent to me.

Dissent for me too - plus it may take a little while before i can get back to check if he has removed/adjusted properly. Shouldn't be a problem after 10 minutes but it still needs to be checked

 

[one]

I always thought not playing to win shows a lack of respect for the game. You know when both teams need a draw and the last 10-15 minutes of the game becomes boring as. It will be hard to point someone out to caution though.

Also when trying to achieve a pre-determined outcome (like scoring an own goal for betting purposes). I have never seen this pulled up by a referee but many cases dealt with by leagues.