Is there really a problem with the way refs get spoken to by players in England (dunno about Scottish football btw so there might be there)?
When was the last time you saw a player booked, or even reprimanded for dissent? Not sure i've seen it this season...... refs couldn't give a shit, so clearly not getting abused that badly.
Plus the rugby comparison is weird (i know you didn't make this point so not having a go at you!...... totally different games.) why rugby? is refereeing any better in that sport? not sure it is tbh, and if came under the scrutiny of football, they would get crucified too.
I agree, I would love to see players given cards for acts of dissent but if they did you would get people saying 'Its a mans game etc'
As far as I am aware refs dont swear at players when the players make mistakes (although I would find it funny if they did
The refs seem to treat players with respect, is it really to much to ask for the players to treat the refs the same