How Can Managers Avoid FA Charges?

In the aftermath of a flurry of Premier League managers being pulled up for daring to praise a referee prior to a game, what would happen if one took it upon themselves to give the FA bigwigs a bell and clarify the situation… Manager: Hi, just after your help in clarifying what I am able to say about referees before games? Wouldn’t want to be getting into trouble, so what am I allowed to say and what am I not? FA: You are not allowed to comment on the referee before a game. Manager: So what if I’m asked in a press conference what I think about him? Do I just say ‘no comment’? FA: No, because that would sound like you had negative feelings towards him. ‘No comment’ is a phrase often used to show disgust at a subject. It would be disrespecting the referee. Manager: How about if I just remain silent if I’m asked? FA: Hmm. It would depend on how you managed the silence and the length of it. Manager: What do you mean? FA: Well if the silence was unnecessary prolonged it co...