Sacked referee David Coote comes out

Fired referee David Coote: Drug use did not affect decisions
Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.
David Coote: Sacked referee comes out as gay and says hiding sexuality contributed to behaviour
David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory comments about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has come out publicly as being gay and said that hiding his sexuality contributed to the behaviour that led to his dismissal.
Sacked referee David Coote apologises for 'cocaine video' and comes out as gay
Coote was in October initially suspended by the referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), after a video of him calling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp “arrogant” and a “German c***” circulated on social media.
Referee Coote sorry for actions that brought sacking, comes out as gay
Former Premier League referee David Coote has apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by English soccer's referees' body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to his sexuality triggered his behaviour.
Former Premier League ref David Coote comes out as gay after scandal
I have received deeply unpleasant abuse during my career as a ref,” he said. “And to add my sexuality to that would have been really difficult.”
David Coote comes out as gay in ex-Premier League referee's first interview since being fired
David Coote has come out as gay in his first interview since his dismissal as a Premier League referee last month, with the official opening up about his sexuality
Former Premier League referee Coote hid sexuality over abuse fears
Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to
Former Referee David Coote Opens Up About Struggles with Sexuality and Addiction
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 Premier League and Championship, spoke candidly about his journey, revealing the deep sense of shame he felt during his teenage years.
From Referee Spotlight to Redemption: David Coote's Journey of Self-Discovery
David Coote, a former Premier League referee, has apologized after being sacked due to a video showing him allegedly abusing Liverpool. Struggling with pressures of his role and his sexuality, Coote turned to drugs.
Referee Coote hid sexuality for fear of abuse
Former Premier League referee David Coote has said he hid his sexuality during his career, fearing the abuse he would receive for being gay.
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Sacked referee David Coote reveals struggles with sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’
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Sacked ref David Coote set for sensational return to football with new job – despite cocaine shame and Klopp rant
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Referees’ Association chairman hopes David Coote remains in English football
David Coote “deserves” to have a continued role in English football, the chairman of the Referees’ Association has said.
Coote’s redemption attempt hits all the wrong notes
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Former Premier League ref explains how being closeted ultimately ruined his career
David Coote was sacked from his dream job as a Premier League official. In a new interview, he blames his erratic and ...