David Coote has come out as gay in his first interview since his sacking as a Premier League referee last month, with the official opening up about his sexuality ...

David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory ... but the “macho world” of football contributed to his decision to keep his sexuality a secret.

SACKED Prem referee David Coote may make a sensational return to football — as a VAR instructor, his friends said. The 42-year-old, lauded for his honesty over his cocaine shame, could use his ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote admitted his plans to remain in football despite his sacking as an official. Coote, 42, has hopes to venture into media to speak out on behalf of referees ...

In his first interview since being sacked he talked about the challenges of his work schedule, the abuse he received as a ...

David Coote could yet make a return to football, despite being sacked by the ... I hid my emotions as a young ref and I hid my sexuality as well - a good quality as a referee but a terrible ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote 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 ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has said he hid his sexuality during his career, fearing the abuse he would receive ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay in his first ... There’s a lot to be done throughout football and more widely in society with regard to discrimination.