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[quote=Anonymous]On the language question -

As a ref if you blurt out a curse word as an exclamation without directing it at anyone I don't consider that abusive language since it is not targeted. If you do so in a manner which is noticeable to spectators and everyone else I will give you a little warning about watching your language and get on with it. If you use the same language directed at someone it is a very different situation and according the laws of the game should be a sending off offense. Many referees will take context into account and if it seems more of a non-thinking reaction than a thoughtful targeting action respond with a caution that gets recorded in the book as unsporting behavior and a stern warning that any more language will result in ejection. When a player curses themselves I don't consider that targeted at someone even though in a way they are abusing themselves that's not how I read the spirit of that law, it's for abuse directed at someone else. For me it doesn't matter if it's me, a player, your own teammate, a spectator, or anyone, if it's targeted it's the same to me.

Important to note that this law does not stop at the final whistle, as all laws it is in effect until  the teams leave the field. So if you respond to the final whistle by running over to the referee or someone else spewing abusive language expect to get booked and sit out the next match. [/quote]

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