Brighton boss Graham Potter believes referees will only be treated with the respect they deserve if society undergoes a cultural change.
Premier League official Mike Dean was recently forced to stand down after receiving online death threats, while referee Darren Drysdale was this week involved in an ugly confrontation with Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge.
Potter, whose side bid to extend their unbeaten Premier League run against rivals Crystal Palace on Monday, insists more stringent punishments for players and managers who abuse referees would make little difference.
Brighton boss Graham Potter believes referees get respect when society has a cultural change
'I think that's almost like rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic in a way,' Potter said.