Calling the ref a cheat was a red. The offences in lower local league footie seemed to mirror what the youngsters watched on TV. I can't remember ever being surrounded by players effing and jeffing due to what they classed as a dodgy decision. The more respect professionals show to refs the more...
When I reffed many years ago I used to give one warning for swearing to each team and then yellowed any culprits. Spitting was my pet hate especially when aimed at opposing players and was a straight red. Problem was the younger players used to copy what they watched in televised matches on TV.