David Coote has come out as gay in his first interview since his dismissal as a Premier League referee last month, with the official opening up about his sexuality ...

Coote was initially suspended last October after footage emerged of him mocking ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

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 ...

David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory ... but the “macho world” of football contributed to his decision to keep his sexuality a secret.

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 ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has hit the headlines over recent months after he was seen snorting white powder and calling former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a 'German ****' in two ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote could land a new role in football, according to a report. Coote was dismissed as a Premier League referee in December 2024 after the emergence of videos ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote admitted his plans to remain in football despite his sacking as an official. Coote, 42, has hopes to venture into media to speak out on behalf of referees ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by England referees' body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay in his first ... There’s a lot to be done throughout football and more widely in society with regard to discrimination.