David Coote could reportedly return to work in football as a VAR instructor, according to his friends. The disgraced Premier League official spoke for the first time after being sacked by refereeing body PGMOL this week where he came out as gay.

Former Premier League ref David Coote could make a shock return to football – but not with a whistle in hand. His pals reckon he’d be perfect as a VAR instructor or pundit after his brutal dismissal from officiating.

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 to his sexuality triggered his behaviour.

Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay in his first interview since being dismissed by PGMOL last month. The 42-year-old broke his silence in an emotional conversation with The Sun,

David Coote was fired by the PGMOL last month after a video emerged of him calling Liverpool "s---" and branding Jurgen Klopp a "German c---" - and another of him allegedly snorting cocaine