PGMOL Investigates Video Of Referee David Coote Allegedly Making Derogatory Comments About Liverpool.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is investigating a video circulating on social media, purportedly showing referee David Coote making disparaging remarks about Liverpool Football Club and former manager Jürgen Klopp.
The video, which has attracted significant attention online, remains unverified, and it is unclear when or where it was recorded. The BBC has not confirmed the authenticity of the footage.
David Coote, 42, is a well-established Premier League referee who recently officiated Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. He has been a regular in the top flight since 2018 and has overseen numerous high-profile fixtures.
The video in question appears to reference Coote’s role in a 2020 match between Liverpool and Burnley, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Following that match, Klopp publicly criticised Coote, alleging that he failed to penalise fouls against Liverpool players adequately.
More details subsequently as the investigation continues.
