Dave Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/NewsAndFeatures/2012/fa-pfa-meeting-110812.aspx Bernstein & Carlisle meet Saturday, 11 August, 2012 PFA and FA Chairmen call for improved behaviour. The Professional Footballers’ Association Chairman Clarke Carlisle met with FA Chairman David Bernstein at Wembley Stadium on Thursday evening. In his role as Chairman of the PFA, Carlisle has recently called for improvements in player conduct and for football authorities to show leadership. As a result of this, Bernstein requested the meeting to discuss player behaviour, particularly relating to on-field comments aimed at opponents and use of social media. After the meeting, Bernstein said: “It is very important The FA and PFA can discuss issues and new challenges facing the game and I was delighted by the pro-active approach that Clarke has shown in his role as PFA Chairman. “Some on-field dialogue between opposing players undoubtedly crosses the line between what was once viewed as banter into serious personalised abuse. “While I fully understand football is a high octane sport, played with tremendous passion, I believe players really do need to exercise some self-discipline in expressing their emotions on the pitch. “This doesn’t mean players will never curse when they make a mistake for example, or suffer at the hands of a bad tackle, but this is very different to singling out an opponent for personal abuse. “After the incredible high performance and sporting spirit we have seen at the Olympic Games, players must recognise that with the privilege of playing comes the responsibility for managing themselves and their behaviours in a similar way. “In so doing they can also have a positive effect on young people who follow and play the game. “The discipline and dedication of our athletes has provided a benchmark that all sportsmen and women and can aspire towards. As we begin the football season with The Community Shield on Sunday, it is important players embrace what we have seen over the past two weeks and maintain it.” Carlisle added: “I was pleased to be called by David Bernstein, as was Gordon Taylor (PFA Chief Executive). “What we’re discussing here is not a new campaign or initiative, it is continuing to reinforce the need for not only players but also managers, coaches, chief executives, chairmen, referees and supporters to show respect for the game itself. “There is always going to be intense rivalry amongst the heat of a game, but that does not mean players should lose all respect for opponents and we need to educate our members in the need to temper their language towards one another. “During Euro 2012 there was a good level of behaviour both on and off the pitch. Undoubtedly, there was a reduction in players pressurising officials and the attitude towards opponents was of a very high level. This has been further enhanced by the performances of Team GB at the Olympics and the general level of respect between athletes and opponents has been outstanding. "These positives should be taken forward into the new season and players have an opportunity to continue to develop not only a high level of performance but also respect for their fellow professionals, match officials and the game itself. “It is also important with the ongoing development of social media that players are educated properly and the PFA has been involved in discussions with the Premier League, the Football League and The Football Association and guidelines have been drawn up which have been issued to many clubs. I also understand that The FA gave similar advice to England ahead of the Euros and will have policies in place in the future. “As we approach the start of the new season, it does seem the right time to re-emphasise the importance of the way we conduct ourselves towards our fellow professionals on the pitch.” About fucking time too. Do something about it then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 They can start by treating all clubs equally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 simple, instruct refs to do their jobs properly as regards mouthing off etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The Community shield is tomorrow? Didn't have a clue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Didn't we finish far down on the fair play thing for our players constant harassment of officials last season (which was fucking ridiculous)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 simple, instruct refs to do their jobs properly as regards mouthing off etc Exactly right. They do it because they're allowed to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Amazingly like the respect the ref campaign and just like with that, absolutely nothing will come of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 simple, instruct refs to do their jobs properly as regards mouthing off etc Exactly right. They do it because they're allowed to. other sports such as hockey and rugby manage fine with penalties for mouthing off someone. No reason whatsoever it shouldn't be enforced in football aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Swearing at the ref: booking. Hounding the ref: booking. Hammer it home for a few weeks and teams would soon get the message. The general sprit of the Olympucs had been in stark contrast to the often bad tempered atmosphere of football. Not saying in should be sanitised completely but the likes of Rooney have got away with mouthing off for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Swearing at the ref: booking. Hounding the ref: booking. Hammer it home for a few weeks and teams would soon get the message. The general sprit of the Olympucs had been in stark contrast to the often bad tempered atmosphere of football. Not saying in should be sanitised completely but the likes of Rooney have got away with mouthing off for years. it's simple. the rules are already there to use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Aye, actually enforce the rules and book anyone who talks back even at all. Couple of weeks of that and the problem would be solved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I've never understood the desire to rid football of this sort of thing. It is really this difficult to punish the outrageous and the violent, while still allowing players to be emotional, express their opinion, and contest decisions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I've never understood the desire to rid football of this sort of thing. It is really this difficult to punish the outrageous and the violent, while still allowing players to be emotional, express their opinion, and contest decisions? the outrageoue and the violent do get punished within the rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Be firm and consistent. It's like raising kids, easy. Which is why my 2 had a scrap when one got a trip to the footy and the other woody from toy story today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Aye, actually enforce the rules and book anyone who talks back even at all. Couple of weeks of that and the problem would be solved. That's what I always say. Ref would be handing out cards left right and centre but they'd get the message eventually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 The standard of refereeing last season was as bad as I can remember. If it continues this season then it should be them who are getting banned and sanctioned, not the players. That unquestioned level of trust a referee used to have is long gone and rightly so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Nothing will happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dazzanufc1892 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 easy way to do this. give each team 3 challenges per half. If a player wants to say something to the ref, and challenge a decision, because its wrong, fine, ask for a challenge. if you're right, your justified. If not you have just wasted a challenge for your team. If you hit another opponent, 19 game ban from the premier league. Half a season, simple. the game would change over-night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 If the managers of the teams had any interest in their players behaving in an appropriate manner then none of this would have to be said. Fergie will have nee qualms about kicking off if he doesn't get a penalty or conceding to a dive, but still fucking continue to play Ashley Young. Any players diving, cheating or being cunts should be taken off and dropped for the next game, simple as. Sick to death of managers fucking complaining, get a hold of your own players, just like every manager should, and you'll have nowt to moan about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 We need rugby levels of respect instilling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 We need rugby levels of respect instilling. yet when met with this the likes of the Pfa treat it as if football is is beyond comparison to other team games. I find the Pfa in particular a very hypocritical bunch. wax lyrical but defend the interests of the fraternity rather that those if the principles of the sport IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuneaton Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 We need rugby levels of respect instilling. no, please. i hate the attitude of rugby players. this is a top level sport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 We need rugby levels of respect instilling. no, please. i hate the attitude of rugby players. this is a top level sport. Eh? And Interbational Rugby isn't? Have a word with yourself, the way the players act towards the ref in football is disgraceful and unfortunately it filters down to the grass roots, with kids emulating their heroes. Like others have said every petulant little whining twat should be booked until the clubs start to get a grip of their players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Swearing at the ref: Red Card Hounding the ref: Red Card Hammer it home for a few weeks and teams would soon get the message. The general sprit of the Olympucs had been in stark contrast to the often bad tempered atmosphere of football. Not saying in should be sanitised completely but the likes of Rooney have got away with mouthing off for years. IMO. That'll sort it out for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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