David Coote is set to be back in the Premier League after just one month of ban from football 😱 The reason he is coming back has just been revealed
David Coote became a polarizing figure after a video emerged online showing him making offensive remarks about Liverpool and their former manager, Jürgen Klopp.
This controversy resulted in his dismissal earlier this month, after which he largely retreated from the public eye.
The Independent recently reported that Coote has decided not to challenge his termination by the refereeing body, PGMOL.
The PA news agency confirmed, “Coote was dismissed earlier this month following the release of a video containing disparaging comments about Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp. While he had the option to appeal, it is understood he chose not to pursue it.”
This decision likely signals the end of Coote’s career as a public referee, as he prepares to transition into a new line of work outside football.
While some may sympathize with the abrupt end to his refereeing career, PGMOL’s decision was likely influenced by additional considerations.
His continued presence in the Premier League became unfeasible, as concerns about his neutrality meant he could no longer officiate Liverpool matches—or any games—without sparking controversy.
PGMOL had a challenging decision to make and will likely offer Coote support during this major life transition.
Now, the Nottinghamshire-based referee faces the task of rebuilding his career after the fallout from an incident that, unfortunately, was ca
ught on camera.
