David Coote has refuted claims made by The Sun regarding a pre-match discussion with a fan about booking then Leeds player Ezgjan Alioski. The Football Association and PGMOL are investigating the serious allegations. UEFA has appointed an ethics inspector to further investigate the matter.
Referee David Coote has strongly denied claims made by The Sun that he discussed booking Leeds United player Ezgjan Alioski with a fan before a match in October 2019. Coote stated that any personal issues he might have never affected his impartial decision-making on the field. The Football Association is urgently investigating the allegations, and Coote remains suspended under investigation by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited ( PGMOL ) and the FA.
UEFA has also appointed an ethics inspector to look into the matter
Referee David Coote Leeds United Ezgjan Alioski The Sun Football Association PGMOL UEFA
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Woman injured in car aquaplaning incident sues council alleging insufficient road drainageSouth Tipperary County Council denies claims and contends road surface more than satisfactory
Read more »
Referee David Coote suspended over video appearing to show him insult Jurgen KloppThe latest sports news from The42.ie in 60 seconds
Read more »
FA launches own investigation into referee David Coote over Klopp commentsReferee is already subject of PGMOL investigation
Read more »
Can Ireland right the perceived wrongs of the scrum last year?Australian referee Nic Berry will be calling the shots this time.
Read more »
Referee David Coote suspended over apparent video of foul-mouthed Klopp rantPGMOL investigating video circulating on social media
Read more »
Premier League referee in probe after alleged X-rated Liverpool rant leakedDavid Coote, who has been a Premier League referee for six years, has been suspended after a video of him allegedly slamming Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp was leaked online
Read more »