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Pre-Match Procedure

Padfoot said:
So, you've warned the players about swearing, what do you when they start swearing?
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So the words I use at the start are carefully chosen to give me wiggle room. If the swearing becomes too loud or said in an unacceptable manner I usually remind the player, then next time involve the captain and then finally direct action. All of this can change dependent on the proximity of children's play areas etc.
 
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Anthony said:
So the words I use at the start are carefully chosen to give me wiggle room. If the swearing becomes too loud or said in an unacceptable manner I usually remind the player, then next time involve the captain and then finally direct action. All of this can change dependent on the proximity of children's play areas etc.
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So what is your "direct action"?

Also, what is your approach to swearing when there is no childrens play area?
 
I don't like this whole "pre-match talk with the players" thing. They should already know what is expected and the chances of them listening to me are pretty slim.
 
I think the point Anthony makes in the latest post is absolutely vital for any pre-match "chat"; give yourself "wriggle room".

Do not say, if "x" happens, I will do "y" because you'll create a real problem for yourself. Limit yourself to saying what you want (e.g. No swearing at an opponent) without saying what you'll do about it.

That's "wriggle room"
 
Ryan Owens said:
Yeah fair enough but the most wiggle room is given when you don't have the chat at all.
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We are heading down a cul de sac I fear. I am setting out boundaries so everyone is clear where I may take action. I am doing it to avoid "the ref last week didn't care etc etc etc".
A player who does not listen is likely to be a player that will cause us problems anyway but I am attempting to pro actively manage the majority and alleviate potential clashes. So, no chat equals no idea what is expected = surprises and we all know how hard we should try to avoid those. How much more proof do we all need that players/managers have no idea of the LOTG therefore a quick pre match chat should not be optional. Not to teach them all 17 but real basics.
 
Padfoot said:
So what is your "direct action"?

Also, what is your approach to swearing when there is no childrens play area?
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Play areas etc I wrote. House in the local vicinity, public footpaths etc etc etc. I try and be reasonable and practical and the surroundings will dictate the speed and severity of my reaction to most swearing. Direct action = yellow/red card.
 
Anthony said:
Play areas etc I wrote. House in the local vicinity, public footpaths etc etc etc. I try and be reasonable and practical and the surroundings will dictate the speed and severity of my reaction to most swearing. Direct action = yellow/red card.
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Ok....what offence are you cautioning for when show a yellow card for a player swearing?
 
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