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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Ex-Premier League refere insists David Coote’s career is not over after video controversy

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean believes David Coote could return to refereeing in the future, despite a controversial video emerging on social media which appears to show the official using insulting language about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

The referees’ body PGMOL and the Football Association are both investigating Coote’s alleged remarks and the 42-year-old – who has been a Premier League referee since 2018 –has been suspended from duties.

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