LONDON — Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says a lifelong struggle to hide his sexuality contributed to “shameful” decisions which led to his sacking last year. Coote was in October ...

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

And that’s led me to a whole course of behaviours.” open image in gallery Former Premier League referee David Coote has disclosed that he is gay and revealed a lifelong struggle with his ...

David Coote has opened up about struggling with his sexuality in the "macho world" of football, with the former Premier League referee coming out as gay. Coote was sacked by the PGMOL last month ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.

Former Premier League referee David Coote has given his first interview since being sacked by the PGMOL. Coote's revelations and reasoning behind his questionable and potentially illegal actions have ...

DAVID Coote has made a tearful apology to ex-Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp and “anybody who I’ve offended by my actions”. The now-axed referee made headlines worldwide when footage emerged of ...