November 11th 2024.
The recent behavior of Premier League referee David Coote has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows as he is currently under investigation by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). According to a leaked video, Coote can be heard making derogatory comments about Liverpool, calling them "s**t" and their former manager Jurgen Klopp an "absolute c**t".
In response to the video, PGMOL has suspended Coote pending a full investigation, stating that they will not be making any further comments until the process is complete. The leaked clip seems to have been recorded during a 2020 Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley, where Coote was serving as the fourth official. When asked about his thoughts on Liverpool, Coote is heard saying, "Liverpool were s**t."
In another clip, Coote makes further disparaging remarks about Klopp, calling him a "c**t" and stating that he has no interest in speaking to someone who is "f*****g arrogant". He also mentions that he gets along with Liverpool player James Milner, but has a strong dislike for the German manager. The video shows Coote sitting on a sofa with a friend, seemingly unaware that he was being recorded.
In a second clip, Coote can be heard saying that the first video cannot be shared anywhere, indicating that he was aware of the potential repercussions of his comments. The PGMOL has since launched an investigation into Coote's behavior, and it has been confirmed that the match mentioned in the video was a 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield.
During the game, Klopp had expressed his frustration with the referee's decisions, stating that he had let numerous challenges go, and this posed a danger for his team. Liverpool player Andrew Robertson also had a heated exchange with Coote, claiming that he should have been awarded a penalty. His angry protests were caught on camera, and he can be heard questioning the point of having a referee who fails to make crucial decisions.
Coote has been a Premier League referee since 2018 and has also officiated the Carabao Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle in 2023. However, his recent behavior has raised concerns about his professionalism and impartiality on the field. The PGMOL's investigation will shed further light on the matter, and until then, Coote remains suspended.
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