Sacked referee David Coote apologises for 'cocaine video' and comes out as gay - The referee detailed the abuse and death ...

Premier League referees are paid a salary - which depends on their level of experience - and additional match fees.

David Coote was dismissed last year after six years as an elite referee. He says he is ‘sorry’ for the actions that led to ...

David Coote has revealed he turned to drugs because he feared coming out as gay while working as a Premier League referee in his first ... of my life. I take full responsibility for my actions ...

Premier League referees including Jarred Gillet and Michael Oliver are banned from taking charge of certain teams' matches.

There are 21 full-time referees in the Premier League Premier League referees receive a combination of a salary and match fees, and can get extra payments through officiating European and ...