David Coote says he feels ashamed of the incidents which led to him being sacked by the Professional Game Match Officials ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has revealed that years of hiding his sexuality and struggling with shame ...

England's hope of avoiding a Women's Ashes whitewash began in disappointing fashion as they were rolled for 170 on day one of ...

I have received deeply unpleasant abuse during my career as a ref,” he said. “And to add my sexuality to that would have been ...

David Coote was dismissed by refereeing body PGMOL in December; a video appearing to show Coote making derogatory comments ...

Their framing of the story undoubtedly does Coote no favours. Given his penchant for questionable decision-making, he ...

Coote apologized for his past behavior, including negative comments about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, and acknowledged his ...

In a courageous and emotional interview, former referee David Coote has come out as gay, sharing his struggles with hiding his true identity and battling addiction. Coote, who officiated in the ...

David Coote was sacked as a Premier League referee in December, but the 42-year-old has been tipped for a return to football ...

David Coote was sacked from his dream job as a Premier League official. In a new interview, he blames his erratic and fireable behavior on the pressures of being a closeted gay man working at the ...

Coote, 42, was suspended in November after footage emerged of him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool boss ...

David Coote has revealed he is gay and struggled with hiding his sexuality, contributing to anxiety and poor decision-making ...