Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no influence on his on-pitch decisions as he opened up on his sacking and why he said he is ashamed of his actions.

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The former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and has discussed the situation regarding his sacking. The 42-year-old was fired in December by the Professional Game Match ...

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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 ...