Following the game at Bournemouth last week referee Anthony Taylor has been subject to abuse and threats. Football needs to come together to support Anthony and isolate the individuals and groups responsible for these actions. The Referees' Association further calls on the BBC to investigate the irresponsible comments made by Mark Chapman and his guests on Monday night. These comments will have given fresh impetus to those making these threats and broadcasters have a responsibility to act in the public interest and not inflame the situation.
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