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 ...

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.

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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 his sacking.

Disgraced Premier League referee David Coote revealed he experienced suicidal thoughts and panic attacks in public after damaging videos of him were published online last year, leading to his ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote said he felt “ashamed” of the behaviour that led to his sacking in December for being found to be in breach of his employment contract. In an ...