The other option, if you are brave enough to use it is
"yes, but the opposition has already bribed me?"
Using humour and making light of situations does work for some in correctly judged situations.ooh, risky comment for an assessor to make there, Lincs
I'm with the keep it professional brigade
I did say that in my op that I thought it was harsh but during the game he was talked to twice about his conduct and he was constantly questioning almost every decision. He was also the captain and had no respect not just for me but even his own players.
Incidently I was talking to a lad who was watching the game who lives locally to me and is related to another player and told me the manager knew he wouldbe sent off eventually for his attitude and his mouth. It was in the 70th minute of the game also
Also let's remember that there is a difference between a player being annoying with questioning your decisions and a player engaging in dissent worthy of a caution.
"well if you pay me peanuts......"