David Coote: Former Premier League judge apologizes for the actions that have led to the release of PGMOL -Ai exits as a gay | Football news
David Coote admitted that he turned to drugs as a result of fear that he would come out as a gay as the Premier League referee in his first interview since he was released by the Limited (PGMOL professional players).
Coote was discharged in December after “a serious violation of the provisions of the employment contract, and he considered his position unsustainable.”
A video investigation followed, which remains untested, which seems to have shown Coote, giving derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. The video was widely circled on social networks in November.
The PGMOL investigation also included the second video that appeared in November, and Coote seems to have reportedly snorted white powder, allegedly during the Euro 2024, where he was one of the VARS assistants for the tournament. The UFE European football body of UEFA also appointed an ethical investigator who will consider the issue.
Coote rejected the allegation He talked about giving a yellow card before the Leeds game against West Broma in October 2019. FA investigates allegations.
In an interview with Sun Posted on Monday night, Coote, 42, he said: “I felt a deep shame, especially during my teenage years.
“I didn’t go out to my parents until the age of 21. I didn’t go out to my friends for my 25 years.
“My sexuality is not the only reason I was in that position. But I don’t tell an authentic story if I don’t say I’m a gay and that I had real struggles to hide hiding yes.
“I hid my emotions as a young ref. I also hid my sexuality – good quality as a judge, but a terrible quality as a human being.
“And that led me to all behavior.”
He added, “I had problems about my self -esteem – and that refers to my sexuality. I am gay and struggled with the feeling that I am proud to be ‘I’ over a long period of time.
“I received deeply embarrassing abuse during my career as ref. And to add my sexuality to that would be really difficult.”
Sky Sports News Coote also received a statement.
It read: “This was one of the most difficult periods of my life. I take complete responsibility for my actions, which descended below what was expected of me.
“I am honestly sorry for any insult caused by my actions and the negative of the center of attention he put on the game I love.
“I hope people will realize that there were private moments recorded in very low times in my life. They don’t reflect who I am today or what I mean.
“My focus is now on the continuation of the priority of my mental health and well -being. I hope that my experiences, both on the field and beyond, will be in football at some point in the future.
“Finally, I want to thank everyone who has recently supported me, especially my family, friends, former colleagues, PGMOL -UI Howard Webbu and countless people across football.
“A special thank you and many foreigners who addressed the words of encouragement and support, I appreciated it more than I can express properly.”
Sky Sports News Caused PGMOL for comment in response to Coote’s interview with Sun and a statement.
Timeline: What led to the release of COOTEA by PGMOL -A …
Saturday 9th November 2024: Coote Judges Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa.
Monday 11 November: The unproven video of Cootea who has hit comments about Liverpool and their former Jurgen Kloppa manager is circulating on social networks.
Monday 11 November: Pgmol suspends Coote and triggers an investigation.
Tuesday 12 November: FA begins his own investigation into Coote Video.
Tuesday 12 November: Chief Judge Howard Webb says on Sky Sports’ Metch Officers Mic’d Up That pgmol, taking the incident “very seriously”.
Thursday November 14: PGMOL aware of a new video showing Coote who snorted white powder while allegedly working at the Euro 2024.
Wednesday November 27: FA exploring the allegations of Coote discussed the giving of a yellow card before the game as reported Sun. Coote rejects the allegations.
Monday, December 9: Coote released Pgmol.
