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

Referee David Coote felt 'ashamed' and experienced 'really dark days' after video leaked - The official said earlier this ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

In an emotional interview with The Sun that was published on Monday, Coote then came out as gay, while he also spoke publicly for the first time since he was dismissed.

The former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and has discussed the situation regarding his sacking. The 42-year-old was fired in December by the Professional Game Match ...

LONDON – Former English Premier League referee David Coote has apologised for the actions that led to his sacking in December by English football referees’ body PGMOL, saying the pressure of ...