Bohemians manager Keith Long says referees need to engage more after fourth yellow card

Over 50 yellow cards and 18 red cards have been issued to coaching staff on the touchline across the League of Ireland Premier and First Divisions this season

Bohemians manager Keith Long. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Bohemians manager Keith Long is confident that growing friction with referees can be tackled through the FAI during the off-season.

Over 50 yellow cards – including Long’s fourth of the season in Monday’s defeat to Dundalk – have been issued to coaching staff on the touchline across Premier and First Divisions this season.