Ex-Premier League referee David Coote has opened up about his post-officiating career, admitting he plans to remain in football.

David Coote's plan for the future can now be revealed after the former Premier League referee came out as gay and apologised for insulting comments made about Jurgen Klopp. The 42-year-old was ...

SACKED Prem referee David Coote may make a sensational return to football — as a VAR instructor, his friends said. The 42-year-old, lauded for his honesty over his cocaine shame, could use his ...

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says a ... In a separate statement, Coote said: "This has been one of the most difficult periods of my life. I take full responsibility for ...

David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory comments about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen ...

DAVID Coote last night revealed the sickening abuse ... so I’d suffer every day for the rest of my life. “Other messages included hoping that my mum dies of AIDS overnight.

David Coote ... of his sexuality. Coote’s admission sheds light on the immense pressure that comes with maintaining a façade while managing the high stakes of Premier League matches. The referee’s ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has publicly come out as gay in his first interview since being dismissed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). Coote also admitted to ...

LONDON (AP) — Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and revealed that struggling to hide his sexuality contributed to the offensive rant that got him dismissed last year.