BBC · Nov 11, 2024
Referees' body investigating alleged Coote video
Image caption, David Coote officiated Liverpool's 2-0 win against Aston Villa on SaturdayRefereeing body PGMOL is investigating a video circulating on social media which appears to show referee David Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club's former manager Jurgen Klopp.
The video, which has been widely shared on social media, has not been verified by the BBC. It is unclear when it was filmed or its authenticity.
Coote, 42, refereed Liverpool's 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday. He is one of the Premier League’s most-experienced officials and has been refereeing matches in the top flight since 2018.