Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.

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

Ex-Premier League referee issues apology after he was sacked over footage of X-rated rant directed at former Liverpool ...

David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory comments about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by English soccer ...

Referee David Coote felt 'ashamed' and experienced 'really dark days' after video leaked - The official said earlier this ...

David Coote, the former Premier League referee whose career spanned over a decade, has recently come forward with revelations ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has said he hid his sexuality during his career, fearing the abuse he would receive for being gay. Coote, 42, said the pressure of his work contributed to ...

David Coote has admitted he turned to drugs as a result of the fear of coming out as gay as a Premier League referee in his first interview since being sacked by the Professional Game Match ...

David Coote officiated his first Premier League game in 2018 Former Premier League referee David Coote has said he hid his sexuality during his career, fearing the abuse he would receive for being ...