Referee abuse: Chris Sutton explores the issue in grassroots football

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Former Celtic and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton referees a grassroots shot crippled and speaks with 18-year-old Megan, who recalls the maltreatment she's received implicit the 3 years she's been doing it.

Hundreds of grassroots shot referees responded to a questionnaire conducted by BBC Radio 5 Live, saying they fearfulness for their information erstwhile taking complaint of matches and are dissatisfied with the existent measures successful spot to tackle the abuse.

Nearly 1,000 referees responded to the 5 Live questionnaire, which was sent to 7,000 members of the Referees' Association successful England.

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