SHAMED ref David Coote was seen yesterday for the first time since he was sacked.
The 42-year-old wore a hoodie and tracksuit bottoms for a visit to the gym.
Shamed ref David Coote was seen yesterday for the first time since his sacking, as he was pictured heading to the gymCredit: BackGridThe loss of Coote’s career is set to cost the glum-looking ref £1m over the next few years in loss of earningsCredit: BackGridReferees body, The PGMOL sacked Coote on Monday after probing his rants and drug use, based on evidence from The SunCredit: PA
Despite having no games to officiate, Coote enjoyed a weights and cardio session.
Coote has been lying low near his Midlands home since a video emerged of him calling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a “German c***”.
He was then filmed snorting white powder at Euro 2024.
Referees body the PGMOL, who examined evidence provided by The Sun, sacked him on Monday following a probe into his sweary rants and white powder abuse.
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The Sun also told how he allegedly arranged a drugs party during Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City on October 30.
Coote was then the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to order.
A separate independent Football Association investigation is ongoing.
The loss of Coote’s career is set to cost him £1m over the next few years in loss of earnings.
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The top-flight ref was filmed snorting white powder at Euro 2024The former ref was looking glum as he made his way to and from the gym sessionCredit: BackGridDespite having no games to officiate, the 42-year-old enjoyed a weights and cardio sessionCredit: BackGridCoote sent messages arranging a drugs party in a Travelodge for after a cup game between Tottenham and Manchester CityCredit: BackGridCoote has been lying low near his Midlands homeCredit: BackGridThe shamed ref, seen here getting into his car after his gym outing, has also been the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to orderCredit: BackGrid
Moment scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote snorts white powder in shocking video during Euro 2024
