Suspended Referee David Coote responds to deliberate yellow card allegations
November 27, 2024
Suspended Referee David Coote responds to deliberate yellow card allegations
Under-fire Premier League referee David Coote has rejected claims he discussed giving a yellow card to a player before a match.
- David Coote has rejected allegations that he discussed giving a yellow card to a player before a game
- Referee is already suspended after videos leaked online
- 42-year-old insulted Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp
Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) also told Sky Sports: “The facts need to be established in light of these very serious allegations.
“We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to any breach of our Integrity Code of Conduct, which is signed by all match officials on an annual basis.
“PGMOL Board is committed to taking the appropriate action should any breach of that Code be proven.
“David Coote remains suspended and subject to an ongoing disciplinary process by PGMOL, separate to the investigation into this matter which will be carried out independently by The FA.”
“We will be making no further comment at this stage.”
