should be asked to leave and given a warning that the next time they will be banned

I think he's referring to supporters of the opposition both at our place and at a couple of our away games.

I have to agree with Bren, some of the language and physical intimidation towards 13 year olds is shameful!

Was there any touch line managers present,

I understand coaching is a thankless task but I believe the blame lies with them.My lad plays u11's and every week if not top tackler he is in the top 3 but cannot get his hands on the ball cos 2-3 kids have it superglued to their hands.At the moment they can't buy a win but the coach will not change the way they play and 2 weeks ago packed it in but is still doing it even tho somebody else is doing it.When you speak to him he hides behind the club and is arrogant but yet as a parent you are expected to just stand and watch while the spirit is drained from the team and they just argue between themselves to the extent that 2 have gone this week.

Thankless task!!

I can't agree - I've no doubt that some jr coaches are unsuitable for the role, but the majority of them are trying their best and are equally disgusted about the conduct of some spectators as I am.

On the issue of touchline managers - they have no real power and as we discovered today, can do very little about determinedly truculent individuals.

My point about it being a thankless task is that they cannot please everybody but also speaking from my point of view cannot take criticism even though sometimes what you are trying to say is as plain as the nose on their face but cos you may be saying something about one of their favourites they will not discuss it.

Yep ..I was the Crigg one & our parents were fine as far as I was concearned .
I'll leave it at that as I don't really post on this thread anymore .

I will also add that I do this reluctantly- but they'd be no game otherwise ( same can be said of the ref - but at least he gets paid !).

Take my hat off to anyone doing the job.
I did my level two a good few years back so I could coach open age and coping with some of them egomaniacs was bad enough.
I know plenty of adults with kids playing sport and most of them are standard issue human beings, however all sanity leaves most of them when little jonny enters the field of play.
Let's be fare, you only have to read this forum to realise how clueless most of us are, but junior sport turns many into absolute doylems.
Anyone who gives their free time to enable youngsters to participate in something as great as RL or anything for that matter is the bizzo for me.
It must be hard enough keeping a lid on the kids, let alone resisting chinning the mums and dads!!!

Best thing I've read on here in donkeys KC - well said !