EPL - Refs to Dish Out Red Cards for Offensive Language
Link: http://www.premierleague.com/news/65240
New rules to be applied for 16/17 season on-wards.
Focus is on behaviour towards match officials.
Yellow Cards:
- Dissent towards match officials.
- Physical contact with match officials (non-aggressive).
- Surrounding match official.
Red Cards:
- Offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures towards match officials.
- Physical contact with match officials (aggressive or confrontational).
Rules will apply to players and club staff alike.