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David Coote
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishRole: Referee
Over the last 12 months David Coote has refereed 8 games, comprising 6 Premier League games, 1 Championship game and 1 EFL Cup game. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 98 times.
During this period he has issued 0 yellow card at a rate of 0 per game and 0 red card at a rate of 0 per game.
Recent Record:
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Sports Mole has 86 articles about David Coote. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fdiasal.jpg "Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah celebrate on February 16, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 17, 11:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdavid-coote_1.jpg "David Coote pictured on November 9, 2024")
David Coote: Sacked referee still "deserves to have a role" in English football, says Referees' Association chief
The chair of the Referees' Association, Paul Field, believes that David Coote "deserves" to have a continued role in English football, despite his sacking by the PGMOL.Jan 28, 18:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fdiolui.jpg "Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota pictured on December 14, 2024")
Liverpool 2-2 Fulham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Diogo Jota saves Andy Robertson's bacon
Ten-man Liverpool come from behind twice to rescue a point in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Fulham at Anfield.Dec 14, 17:09
David Coote sacked: PGMOL release statement on disgraced referee after Jurgen Klopp video
The PGMOL confirm that they have terminated David Coote's employment with immediate effect following the referee's shocking remarks about Jurgen Klopp.Dec 9, 16:05
Referee David Coote strongly refutes "false and defamatory allegations" regarding Leeds United game amid betting probe
Referee David Coote strongly refutes what he describes as "false and defamatory allegations" made against him for an incident involving a 2019 fixture between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion.Nov 27, 12:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Farne-slot.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 09:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdavid-coote_3.jpg "David Coote is currently suspended following the leak of a controversial video on November 12, 2024")
David Coote video: Alleged Jurgen Klopp leak "a dreadful look" for Howard Webb and PGMOL
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is struggling to see how David Coote can referee in the Premier League again if the video of him calling Jurgen Klopp a "c***" is genuine.Nov 12, 21:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdavid-coote_2.jpg "David Coote has been suspended pending an investigation into a video in which he appears to badmouth Jurgen Klopp on November 12, 2024")
Liverpool stance as David Coote's Premier League career as referee may be over after Jurgen Klopp video casts doubt on integrity
Liverpool are not expected to respond to a video which reportedly shows referee David Coote insulting Jurgen Klopp until after the PGMOL complete an investigation.Nov 12, 18:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdavjur.jpg "Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and David Coote pictured on August 13, 2023")
David Coote's controversial Liverpool decisions revisited after alleged Jurgen Klopp "c***" video
Sports Mole revisits four controversial Liverpool decisions that David Coote was involved in following a video where he allegedly calls Jurgen Klopp a "c***".Nov 11, 18:12
David Coote 'claims Jurgen Klopp c*** video is fake' after PGMOL confirm referee's suspension
Suspended Premier League referee David Coote allegedly tells the PGMOL that a video in which he allegedly calls Jurgen Klopp a "c***" is not real.Nov 11, 17:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdavid-coote.jpg "David Coote pictured on October 27, 2024")
David Coote video: PGMOL suspend referee after alleged X-rated Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp rant
The PGMOL have confirm that they have suspended David Coote after a video was leaked of the referee allegedly calling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a "German c***".Nov 11, 15:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fmohamed-salh.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pictured on November 9, 2024")
Mohamed Salah achieves major European landmark in Liverpool win over Aston Villa
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah becomes the first player in Europe's big five leagues to hit 10 goals and 10 assists this season in the Reds' 2-0 win over Aston Villa.Nov 9, 23:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fmohamed-salah.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah on October 5, 2024")
Can you name the Premier League's top assisters?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the Premier League's top assisters of all time.Nov 9, 22:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fdarwin-nunez.jpg "Liverpool's Darwin Nunez celebrates on November 9, 2024")
Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Nunez, Salah sends Reds five points clear
Liverpool open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday evening.Nov 9, 21:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Ferik-ten-hag_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on October 27, 2024")
Man United boss Erik ten Hag bemoans VAR decision in defeat at West Ham
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag hits out at VAR in the aftermath of his side's controversial defeat at West Ham United in the Premier League.Oct 27, 17:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Flisandro-martinez.jpg "Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action on September 21, 2024")
Why did Man United's Lisandro Martinez escape red card in Crystal Palace stalemate?
The Premier League explain why Lisandro Martinez was not sent off for his challenge on Daichi Kamada in Manchester United's goalless draw with Crystal Palace.Sep 21, 22:44
![Referee Artur Soares Dias gestures on May 29, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/3PkwLVceuT_XwvQtyrTgGuXPOss=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F24%2Fartur-soares-dias_1.jpg "Referee Artur Soares Dias gestures on May 29, 2024 [IMAGO]")
Sports Mole takes a look at the top five strictest referees who are officiating at Euro 2024.
Jun 15, 05:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F18%2Fleandro-trossard.jpg "Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring their second goal with Declan Rice on May 4, 2024")
Arsenal sweep past Bournemouth to boost Premier League title hopes
Arsenal cruise to a 3-0 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium to pile the pressure on Premier League title rivals Manchester City.May 4, 13:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F09%2Fjuslui.jpg "Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert celebrates scoring their first goal on March 3, 2024")
Bournemouth end a seven-game winless run in the Premier League with a 2-0 success at Burnley thanks to Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo's goals.
Mar 3, 15:00
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Bur Bou notes
Mar 3, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F49%2Fhoward-webb.jpg "Howard Webb pictured in March 2016")
Howard Webb admits that Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty for Martin Odegaard's handball in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal on December 23.
Jan 17, 12:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F45%2Fcole-palmer-nicolas-jackson.jpg "Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Nicolas Jackson on November 12, 2023")
Chelsea duo Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer ruled out of Crystal Palace match
Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer are out of Chelsea's match with Crystal Palace, with both players earning their fifth yellow cards against Wolverhampton Wanderers.Dec 24, 18:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F40%2Feverton.jpg "Everton's Jack Harrison celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on October 7, 2023")
Everton claim first home win of season with 3-0 victory against Bournemouth
Everton claimed their first home win of the season in comfortable fashion by beating Bournemouth 3-0 at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.Oct 7, 15:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F22%2Filkea.JPG "Manchester City players celebrate Ilkay Gundogan's goal against Manchester United on June 3, 2023")
Ilkay Gundogan brace propels Manchester City to FA Cup glory
A pair of Ilkay Gundogan volleys - including one after just 12 seconds - propels Manchester City to FA Cup glory with a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Manchester United.Jun 3, 15:58
FA Cup final notes
Jun 3, 14:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F17%2Fjurklo.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in conversation with referee Paul Tierney on April 30, 2023")
The PGMOL "strongly refute" claims made by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp against referee Paul Tierney in the Reds' 4-3 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur.
May 1, 08:12
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims that he does not know what referee Paul Tierney has "against" his side after their 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 30, 19:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F17%2Fryan-mason_1.JPG "Ryan Mason in charge of Tottenham Hotspur on April 30, 2023")
Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Ryan Mason blasts the decision not to send off Diogo Jota in Liverpool's 4-3 win over the Lilywhites at Anfield.
Apr 30, 19:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F15%2Fbukayo-saka.JPG "Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on April 16, 2023")
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka apologises for penalty miss in West Ham United draw
Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka apologises for his missed penalty in the Gunners' 2-2 draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium.Apr 16, 19:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F15%2Fjarbow.JPG "Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring for West Ham United on April 15, 2023")
Arsenal throw away two-goal lead in West Ham United stalemate
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffer a devastating blow as they throw away a two-goal lead for the second week running to draw 2-2 with West Ham United.Apr 16, 14:55
WHU Arsenal notes
Apr 16, 13:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F05%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on February 5, 2023")
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane sets out to reach another Premier League milestone when the Lilywhites host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
Apr 7, 11:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F14%2Fevetot.jpg "Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure clashes with Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and is later shown a red card on April 3, 2023")
Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Cristian Stellini questions "strange" criticism of Harry Kane for his reaction to Abdoulaye Doucoure's violent conduct against Everton.
Apr 6, 16:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F14%2Fmichael-keane.JPG "Everton's Michael Keane celebrates scoring their first goal on April 3, 2023")
Michael Keane fires home a late goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Everton against Tottenham Hotspur, moving the Toffees out of the relegation zone.
Apr 3, 20:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F07%2Femeroy.jpg "Emerson Royal celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on February 19, 2023")
Tottenham Hotspur rise into top four with win over West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur rise into the top four of the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-0 win over West Ham United in Sunday's London derby.Feb 19, 18:23
Spurs West Ham notes
Feb 19, 16:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F01%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 3, 2023")
Arsenal are fined £40,000 for surrounding the referee against Oxford United, but Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison escapes punishment for his clash with Aaron Ramsdale.
Jan 19, 19:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F01%2Farsenal-newcastle-united.jpg "Players from Arsenal and Newcastle United remonstrate with referee Andrew Madley on January 3, 2022")
Arsenal fined £40,000 over Newcastle United penalty incident
Arsenal are fined £40,000 by the FA for failing to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion against Newcastle United.Jan 13, 18:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F43%2Fmykhaylo-mudryk.jpg "Mykhaylo Mudryk celebrates scoring for Shakhtar Donetsk against Celtic on October 25, 2022")
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refuses to comment on rumours that his side are closing in on a deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Jan 13, 14:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F02%2Fwilful.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring for Fulham against Chelsea on January 12, 2023")
Joao Felix sees red on his Premier League debut as Chelsea's plight continues with a 2-1 loss to Fulham in the West London derby at Craven Cottage.
Jan 12, 21:57
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