Sacked Premier League referee David Coote 'could make a sensational return to football' - just two months after videos emerged of him snorting powder and insulting Jurgen Klopp
Sacked Premier League referee David Coote 'could make a sensational return to football' - just two months after videos emerged of him snorting powder and insulting Jurgen Klopp
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Former Premier League referee could land a new role in football, according to a report. Coote was dismissed as a Premier League referee in December 2024 after the emergence of videos earlier in the year that saw him call ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'a German ****'.
![[In one leaked video, Coote made disparaging remarks about ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/22/94576977-0-In_one_leaked_video_Coote_made_disparaging_remarks_about_ex_Live-a-102_1738105055185.jpg)
Footage also emerged alleging to show him sniffing a white powder through a rolled-up bank note. It was apparently taken during the summer's European Championship. The PGMOL found Coote's actions made his position as a Premier League official 'untenable' and the organisation headed up by Howard Webb terminated his employment with immediate effect.
![[Coote publicly came out in an interview with The Sun and apologised for his actions]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/22/94594565-0-Coote_publicly_came_out_in_an_interview_with_The_Sun_and_apologi-a-101_1738105051353.jpg)
This week, in an interview with The Sun, Coote revealed that he turned to drugs over fear of coming out as gay in the 'macho world' of the Premier League. The same outlet now claim that the 42-year-old could make a sensational return to football as a VAR instructor.
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David Coote could be set for a speedy return to top-level football according to a recent report. In one leaked video, Coote made disparaging remarks about ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Coote publicly came out in an interview with The Sun and apologised for his actions.
![[The 42-year-old took charge of 112 Premier League matches during his time as a top-flight official]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/22/92964317-0-Coote_began_his_refereeing_journey_at_the_age_of_14_before_worki-a-104_1738105098969.jpg)
A source close to the former Premier League official is quoted as saying: 'He still gets on with all the other referees and I could see him taking a role somewhere. He’d be perfect as a VAR pundit or expert.'. In his emotional interview this week, Coote explained how shame over his sexuality led to a battle with drugs and he admitted that he had used them as an escape.
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