The FA are responsible for implementing any changes and the report's authors hope its recommendations will be used.
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan said: "What's become very clear now is that managers are strongly united and want to see major improvements in refereeing and decision making. With a more professional structure for refereeing, we will quickly start to see improved standards."
LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson added: "Football has changed and developed enormously over recent years and the job of the referee has become more difficult.
"The game is quicker, players fitter and more skilful, there is a more scientific approach to player development and advances in technology allow every element of the game to be a analysed."
Key proposals
* a formalised complaints procedure for clubs, managers and players who have issues with referees.
* a new referee academy tasked with research and talent identification, including a fast-tracking system to recognise special ability.
* a new director of professional referee training.
* a set of agreed competences, which serve as the basis for training.
* competency tests which acknowledge the experience gained by ex-players who wish to be assessed.
* video referee performance analysis on every Premier League and Football League game.
