The curtain has officially fallen on David Coote’s career as a Premier League referee. After weeks of speculation, Coote has reportedly decided not to appeal his dismissal by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), following a scandal that sent shockwaves through the footballing world.
The decision comes after leaked videos showed the referee engaging in actions that were deemed “untenable” by his employers.
The saga began when two controversial videos surfaced online, each more damning than the last. In one clip, Coote was allegedly caught on camera making disparaging remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, referring to him with an offensive slur.
Another video purportedly showed the referee snorting a white powder through a rolled-up banknote, reportedly during last summer’s European Championship.
These revelations prompted an immediate investigation by the PGMOL, ultimately resulting in Coote’s dismissal earlier this month.
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