EddieR said:
Obviously I'd support a points penalty. The point is, when the FA roll out their Respect initiative it seems to apply to all levels of footbal except the guys at the top. The ref (quite rightly) had a quiet word with Carlito on Sunday and pointed at the 'respect' arm-band. Double standards apply. Punish the persistent offenders properly, stop the bullying intimidation of officials and teachthe TW*Ts a lesson.
A points deduction would be too strong just for asking a ref to do what they are paid to do properly. Managers shouldn't need reasons to critisise refs, but if they're making so many mistakes in 90, surely someone should say something? Or should we all continue being content at referees' abject displays?