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

David Coote was dismissed last year after six years as an elite referee. He says he is ‘sorry’ for the actions that led to his downfall. The post Former Premier League referee David Coote comes out as ...

David Coote was sacked as a Premier League referee in December, but the 42-year-old has been tipped for a return to football in some capacity after opening up about his struggles ...

In his first interview since being sacked he talked about the challenges of his work schedule, the abuse he received as a ...

Coote was suspended last year after footage of him emerged using foul language to describe the former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. | ITV National News ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay in an emotional ... Coote told The Sun that he turned to drugs over fear of coming out in the 'macho world' of the Premier League.

David Coote has opened up about his sexuality, drug use and the pressures of being a Premier League referee in a tell-all interview almost two months after he was sacked by the PGMOL. The 42-year ...

Disgraced Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and ... and appearing to take drugs. Coote officiated his first Premier League game in April 2018 and went on to referee over ...

DAVID Coote taking full responsibility for his mistakes ... I’ve never touched drugs or even a cigarette but I can understand why the pressure and scrutiny of being a pro ref would cause someone ...