READ MORE: Lineswoman, 17, called 'f*****g slag' after repeat abuse at grassroots football match Police were called to an under 14s game when a spectator - brother of the linesman - threatened to ...

The statement continued: "Children are being given a prime role at each match, accompanying each player onto the pitch in a ...

And according to the DDSL, the key finding was that if football stops being fun, kids, coaches and referees ... poor behaviour by parents during matches. 87% of referees said they experienced ...