FA, Coote
The New York Times · 15h
Premier League referee David Coote investigated by FA over alleged betting breach
Suspended Premier League referee David Coote is being investigated by the Football Association (FA) following allegations he discussed issuing a yellow card with a friend before a match. The allegations were first reported in UK newspaper The Sun on Tuesday night and relate to a booking received by Leeds United’s Ezgjan Alioski from Coote during their Championship game against West Bromwich Albion in October 2019.
Sports Mole · 46m
Referee David Coote strongly refutes "false and defamatory allegations" regarding Leeds United game amid betting probe
Coote is alleged to have messaged a friend saying "I hope you backed as discussed" in reference to cautioning the North Macedonia international in the 18th minute. Alioski was booked for a late, mistimed challenge by the corner flag and Coote was justified in booking the left-sided player.
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