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 insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.

Referee David Coote felt 'ashamed' and experienced 'really dark days' after video leaked - The official said earlier this week that struggles with his sexuality contributed to the ‘really poor choices ...

I have received deeply unpleasant abuse during my career as a ref,” he said. “And to add my sexuality to that would have been ...

Their framing of the story undoubtedly does Coote no favours. Given his penchant for questionable decision-making, he ...

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In a courageous and emotional interview, former referee David Coote has come out as gay, sharing his struggles with hiding his true identity and battling addiction. Coote, who officiated in the ...

David Coote was sacked from his dream job as a Premier League official. In a new interview, he blames his erratic and fireable behavior on the pressures of being a closeted gay man working at the ...

VAR, PGMOL statements and former referees' comments in the media can often enflame the discussion over refereeing decisions ...

In an emotional interview with The Sun that was published on Monday, Coote then came out as gay, while he also spoke publicly for the first time since he was dismissed.

David Coote “deserves” to have a continued role in English football, the chairman of the Referees’ Association has said.