David Coote became a controversial figure after a video surfaced online in which he made derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager, Jürgen Klopp.
The incident led to his dismissal earlier this month, and since then, he has largely disappeared from the public eye.
A recent update from *The Independent* revealed that Coote has chosen not to appeal his sacking by the referees’ body, PGMOL.
According to the PA news agency, “Coote was sacked earlier this month following the emergence of a video where he made disparaging remarks about Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp. While he had the right to appeal the decision, it’s understood he has opted against it.”
This decision likely marks the end of Coote’s public career as a referee, as he prepares to move on to a new profession outside of football.
Although some sympathy may be warranted for the rapid unraveling of his career due to the viral video, other factors likely influenced PGMOL’s decision.
His continued role in the Premier League became untenable, as doubts about his impartiality made it impossible for him to officiate Liverpool games—or any matches without controversy.
The PGMOL faced a difficult choice and will likely offer support as Coote navigates this significant upheaval in his life.
Now, the Nottinghamshire-based official must rebuild his career after the fallout from a mistake that was unfortunately recorded.
