According to a report by BBC Sport, the administrators of the English football competitions made the decision to curb the intolerable behaviour after poor conduct has reached "unacceptable levels".

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The report also revealed that starting form this season, red cards will be issued to players who confront, use offensive language or make gestures towards match officials.

It was further disclosed that behaviour within the technical areas will also be more rigorously enforced by the administrators of the English football competitions.

The Premier League chairman, Richard Scudamore backed the plans saying there has been concern over players overstepping the mark.

In his words, "It is our collective position that these types of behaviour should no longer be tolerated. Things happen in the heat of the moment during fast and highly competitive football. We still want to see the passion fans enjoy and demand, but players and managers have to be aware there are lines that should not be crossed."

Below are some of the offences or behaviours that could earn a player a yellow or red card.

Yellow card offences

Visibly disrespectful behaviour to any match official;

An aggressive response to decisions;

Confronting an official face to face;

Running towards an official to contest a decision;

Offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures towards match officials;

Physical contact with any match official in a non-aggressive manner;

A yellow card for at least one player when two or more from a team surround a match official.

Red card offences

If a player confronts match officials and uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures towards them;

Physical contact with match officials in an aggressive or confrontational manner.