Let's mic the refs for everyone to hear - the language from players would then be heard - it would be embarrassing for all to hear.
The ref was verbally abused throughout the game, as with most games.
I run football events and frequently referee. Interestingly when I organise an annual charity football event, I ask the players to refrain from swearing as children are present - there has been one swear word in 5 years. Yet the many of the same players play in leagues where they swear at each other and verbal abuse refs as a matter of course. Go figure.
Similarly, in European matches Chelsea et al, rarely give any abuse to refs as he waves them away and does not tolerate such 'discussions'.
The culture of the premier league appears to be different - certain things are accepted, it's time this was questioned.
Other sports do not suffer this from this disease and are just as physical if not more so. They are always going to be exceptions involving violent conduct, but the culture of behaviour on football pitches has to change.
Whilst we are at it, the cultue on the terraces needs to be addressed to.
