Premier League referee David Coote sacked, position ‘untenable’ after Jurgen Klopp rant
The 42-year-old was suspended last month after the video emerged on social media in which he called the former Liverpool boss ‘arrogant’
Premier League official David Coote was sacked on Monday after referee chiefs described his position as “untenable” over a video making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Coote, 42, was suspended last month after the video emerged on social media in which he called Klopp “arrogant” and used offensive language.
“Following the conclusion of a thorough investigation into David Coote’s conduct, his employment with PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) has been terminated today with immediate effect,” the PGMOL said in a statement.
“David Coote’s actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable. Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.”
The video appeared to refer to a match that Coote officiated between Liverpool and Burnley in July 2020, which finished 1-1.
Klopp criticised Coote after the match, saying the referee had been too lenient in his treatment of Burnley challenges.
