Official statement from PGMOL regarding the investigation results

Referee David Coote Suspended Pending PGMOL Investigation Over Alleged Derogatory Video About Klopp

Nov 11, 2024, 03:35 PM

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending an investigation by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after a video emerged on social media appearing to show him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jürgen Klopp. The alleged comments include expletives directed at Klopp and the club. Coote vehemently denies making the comments and insists the video is not genuine. PGMOL has engaged technology experts to examine the video and stated that it will make no further comment until the investigation is complete.