Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.

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Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.

Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no influence on his on-pitch decisions as he opened up on his sacking and why he said he is ashamed of his actions.

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 has admitted he turned to drugs as a result of the fear of coming out as gay as a Premier League referee in his first interview since being sacked by the Professional Game Match ...