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That is also another feature which should change. Where else can you pay money and then be able to verbally abuse a person who is trying their best to do their job? A job which is very difficult. Referees are assessed and if there are any issues, this can be dealt with by the appropriate body.

Fans also use to get drunk at games, throw snowballs at players, and use racist, sexist and homophobic language. We have moved on from then thankfully and the next step should be stopping the ignorant and intimidating behaviours of a few who believe they can be judge and jury.

I think the actions of so called supporters who verbally attack opposing team players is outrageous. I say this for a number of reasons; 1) Supporters don't do it to their own players. So their actions are clearly not based on a players previous history. 2) Some of the language and behaviours I have witnessed have been disgusting to watch and listen to, let alone for children to experience. We need to encourage the younger generation to attend games, these behaviours are not the way to do that. 3) If these behaviours were carried out anywhere else e.g. a street the person doing it could be charged quite rightly so with offences such as breach of the peace. I believe the authorities should act in the same way wherever these acts occur. Letting these behaviours happen at football games is unacceptable and supporters should report those who do it. 4) We have a criminal justice system and they have responsibilities to determine what should happen to individuals. People who believe they have a right to continue to have a go at people for things they may have or may not have done is wrong. A kangaroo court is a sign of a negative society. If someone has been dealt with by the authorities, that should be the end of the matter. People have a right to move on from any previous actions and punishme