Taylor backs moves to curb players

Players’ union boss Gordon Taylor has given his qualified support to an impending crackdown on swearing at referees.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2005 - 10:27

Players’ union boss Gordon Taylor has given his qualified support to an impending crackdown on swearing at referees.

Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has signalled a tightening of the rules ahead of the new season as he condemned players who harangue match officials.

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