Ref Shortage

[Mbilica]

Originally Posted by ballgame99

Player 989, sounds like you guys need to start using your red cards more! Stqart kicking people out of the game and see how that changes things!

I take your point. No referee should tolerate unsporting behavior. You can't use a Red card on anyone except players in US soccer, but referees have options in every situation. A coach can be dismissed. If spectators are harassing the players or officials, the referee can stop the match and enlist the coaches to deal with the situation. If the coaches can't or won't, then abandon the match. Report the incident to your state association and it should be dealt with. If you find your town is particularly tough to deal with, work for a different assignor. Referees have more power than they realize.

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