Referee Coote sacked for insulting Liverpool’s ex-boss Klopp
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited has sacked Premier League referee David Coote over leaked videos in which he made abusive statements about Liverpool and its former manager, Jurgen Klopp.
“Following the conclusion of a thorough investigation into David Coote’s conduct, his employment with PGMOL has been terminated today with immediate effect,” PGMOL said in a social media statement on Monday.
Mr Coote went viral in early November after a video captured him calling Liverpool ‘s’ and referring to Klopp as a ‘German c’, which led to his immediate suspension by PGMOL before another video emerged days later of the referee snorting white powder while he was officiating at this summer’s Euros.
More than three weeks following his initial suspension, the PGMOL has now decided to dismiss the 42-year-old, stating, “David Coote’s actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable.”
The PGMOL said, “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us, and we remain committed to his welfare. David Coote has a right to appeal the decision to terminate his employment.”
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