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      David Coote expected to QUIT as referee before he’s sacked with X-rated Klopp rant to cost official more than £1MILLION

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      DAVID COOTE can kiss goodbye to more than £1MILLION after his astonishing X-rated rant at Jurgen Klopp.The under-fire Premier League referee faces ruin having been caught on video labelling Liverpool’s former boss a “German c***”.Referee David Coote was caught on video labelling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a ‘German c***’Credit: XCoote is expected to quit as a referee before he’s sackedCredit: ReutersCoote unleashed an astonishing rant at ex-Liverpool boss KloppCredit: APRefs’ chiefs at the PGMOL are investigating but believe Coote will quit before he gets sacked.The FA have also launched their own probe. VAR specialist Coote, 42, was booted off Uefa’s matchlist for a Nations League game during the international break following his foul-mouthed remarks.Referencing Klopp’s nationality means Coote faces stiffer sanctions from a potential aggravated misconduct charge.Fifa are now looking into his part-time position with them.Read More on FootballPGMOL boss Howard Webb said: “We became aware of a video on social media that we are taking very seriously. We have instigated a full investigation.“David Coote has been suspended pending the outcome. There’s not much more I can say at this stage.”The sensational minute-long clip looks set to end Coote’s career and cost him a fortune in lost earnings.He stands to lose his job as a Select Group 1 referee that pays him at least £100,000 a year.Most read in FootballAnd the Nottinghamshire official has no hope of keeping a role within the PGMOL once he hangs up his whistle — like many of his peers.A source told SunSport: “He’s looking at more than a million quid down the drain there when you add it all up.”Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rantA video was posted online on Monday showing Coote laying into Klopp and labelling him “f***ing arrogant”.He also said Liverpool were “s**t” in the footage, which was recorded several years ago.Coote has not denied the authenticity of the video but “does not recall” making it.The official has history with Klopp, who left the Kop giants in May.Shocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”They clashed after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Burnley at Anfield in July 2020 during the pandemic-hit season.The explosive comments cast serious doubt on his impartiality and suitability to referee in English football again.His remarks about Liverpool mean he could no longer referee their games with a shred of credibility.But neither can he take charge of matches involving their rivals in case his decisions indirectly affected them.And any club with a German boss or player could claim they would not receive fair treatment from Coote.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe man who filmed Coote’s anti-Liverpool rant has been named as former Nottinghamshire cricketer Ben Kitt.Kitt has also reportedly been suspended from his job. More

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      Man filmed alongside David Coote in anti-Liverpool rant suspended from his job at company with links to Man Utd

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      THE man who filmed David Coote’s anti-Liverpool rant has been named and reportedly suspended from his job.Footage emerged on Monday of Premier League referee Coote making derogatory comments about Jurgen Klopp and his former side.David Coote was suspended by the PGMOL for his comments about KloppCredit: XThe person who filmed him, Ben Kitt, has also been suspended by his companyKitt is a former Nottinghamshire County Cricket playerCredit: FacebookCoote, 42, has been suspended by the PGMOL pending an investigation.Now the person responsible for filming the video, named as Ben Kitt, has also been suspended from his job, report The Telegraph.The former Nottinghamshire cricketer is being investigated by his employers, executive recruitment firm Forsyth Barnes, whose clients include Manchester United and Real Madrid.Kitt is heard saying in the clip: “Long story short: Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b***ends and we hate Scousers.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLForsyth Barnes co-founder Roheel Ahmad said in a statement to the Telegraph: “Forsyth Barnes understands that the leaked video of David Coote includes one of its employees, Ben Kitt.“This is something that we are taking very seriously and we have suspended Ben on full pay while we investigate further.“Although we are still in the process of gathering all the facts, we do know for certain that the video was taken some years before Ben became an employee of Forsyth Barnes.“In his time with the business, Ben has demonstrated a strong [work] ethic and dedication to his career. He has matured considerably and grown into a responsible young man.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”“To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, Forsyth Barnes will not be making any further comments.”A spokesman for the firm said Kitt did not wish to comment on the video, while Coote is also yet to respond.Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rantIn the clip, Coote can be seen branding the Merseyside club “s**t” and calling Klopp a “c***” while in conversation with Kitt.Referencing a match between Liverpool and Burnley in 2020, Coote added: “Aside from having a right pop at me when I was refereeing them against Burnley in lockdown, he (Klopp) accused me of lying and then had a right f***ing pop of me.”I have no interest in speaking to someone who is f***ing arrogant.”He later said in a separate video: “Just to be clear, that f***ing last video cannot go anywhere, seriously.”Coote has since admitted the video is of him but “cannot recall” making it.The ref has been excluded from Uefa’s match list for the upcoming Nations League fixtures this week. More

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      Moment Jurgen Klopp had penalty meltdown at David Coote before video that’s likely to KO referee’s career

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      A VIDEO showing the possible moment that inspired David Coote’s X-rated attack on Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp has emerged. The 42-year-old referee was suspended by the PGMOL on Monday after a video showing him berating the Reds and ex-manager Klopp emerged on social media.David Coote could lose his job over a shock video rant about LiverpoolCredit: XJurgen Klopp was left furious with the referee after Liverpool’s match against Burnley in July 2020Credit: ReutersLiverpool were denied a penalty late in the matchCredit: Sky SportsIn the clip, he can be seen branding the Merseyside club “s**t” and calling Klopp a “c***” while talking to another man.He later said in a separate video: “Just to be clear, that f***ing last video cannot go anywhere, seriously.”Just a few hours after the bombshell clips began circulating online, the PGMOL released a statement which read: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation.”PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”Read More on FootballCoote has now admitted the video is of him but “cannot recall” making it.In the viral social media clip of him abusing Klopp, Coote referenced the match between Liverpool and Burnley.He said: “Aside from having a right pop at me when I was refereeing them against Burnley in lockdown, he (Klopp) accused me of lying and then had a right f***ing pop of me.”I have no interest in speaking to someone who is f***ing arrogant.”Most read in FootballThe comments are believed to have been made at some point after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Burnley in July 2020.A video has now emerged which shows Klopp confronting Coote at full-time of that game after the referee neglected to give the Reds a late penalty.Burnley’s Johann Gudmundsson appeared to bring Andy Robertson down in the box, but the spot-kick was not awarded.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rantCoote has now been booted off UEFA’S match list as the fallout grows from his astonishing video rant.He will not be appointed to any UEFA matches for the foreseeable future – including the current international break. More

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      David Coote booted off Uefa match list and facing sack after vid of him calling Jurgen Klopp a ‘German c***’ leaked

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      DAVID COOTE has been booted off UEFA’S match list as the fallout grows from his astonishing video rant at Jürgen Klopp.The Premier League ref faces the sack after being captured on film calling the former Liverpool boss a “German c***” among other things.He admitted the viral video of him slamming Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool is of himCredit: XDavid Coote has been booted off of Uefa’s match list following the leaking of his Jurgen Klopp rant videoCredit: ReutersDavid Coote takes on the fourth official role at the San Siro for a Champions League gameCredit: AlamyHe was immediately suspended by his bosses at the PGMOL and now Europe’s governing body are taking similarly strong action.Coote is a VAR specialist for Uefa and was involved in Champions League action only last week when Dutch side PSV Eindhoven beat Girona 4-0 on November 4.Coote was down to work at one of Uefa’s Nations League games taking place during this current international round of fixtures.  But he has now been removed.RAD MORE IN FOOTBALLEurope’s refereeing chiefs have followed their English counterparts and Coote will not be appointed to any UEFA matches for the foreseeable future.The PGMOL have launched an investigation into the sensational footage which emerged online on Monday afternoon.Coote is seen sitting with a male friend also labelling Klopp an “arrogant c***”.Coote has not denied the authenticity of the footage but says he “cannot recall” recording the footage which is several years old.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe goes on to dismiss Liverpool as ‘s***’ and says he had  ‘no interest in speaking to somebody as f****** arrogant’. I do my best not to speak to him. My God… German c***. F*** me.”Coote has history with ex Liverpool boss Klopp.They clashed after Burnley drew at Anfield in July 2020 when the football season was extended due to COVID.Coote was criticised as being too lenient. Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rantKlopp said at the time: “The referee let lots of challenges go.”Nottinghamshire official Coote’s career as an official faces ruin as his comments about Liverpool and Klopp will be viewed as evidence that he had an axe to grind with the Anfield club.Coote, a Prem ref since 2018, has been involved in a number of controversies involving Liverpool and their title rivals as both a referee and VAR over recent seasons.That includes a Marcus Rashford goal way back in 2019 which saw Divock Origi seemingly fouled in the build-up – but VAR Coote did not intervene.He was also at Stockley Park when Jordan Pickford crunched Virgil van Dijk, rupturing the Liverpool defender’s ACL – but again Coote did not step in as the Reds did not even get a penalty.And he was once again the VAR when he denied Klopp’s side a penalty last season despite a clear handball from Martin Odegaard at Anfield.READ MORE SUN STORIESA PGMOL statement on Monday said: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation.”PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”Coote insists he does not remember making the comments about KloppCredit: ReutersShocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.” More

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      David Coote’s moment of madness will be a hole in the head for Howard Webb and music to the ears of footie conspiracists

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      IT IS a crisis that Howard Webb needed like a hole in the head.Ample evidence that some of his referees DO harbour grudges against certain teams.David Coote’s moment of madness appears to have sealed his fateCredit: GettyIt was a problem PGMOL chief Howard Webb needed like a hole in the headCredit: GettyThe sort of nasty video that will only ramp up the conspiracists even further.And while David Coote appears to have sealed his own fate with words he spoke more than four years ago, it is Webb who has to deal with the repercussions now.Putting out a fire that nobody should have started — and just as refs’ chief Webb and PGMOL appeared to be getting things back in the right direction.That Webb acted as swiftly as possible cannot be doubted.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBarely two hours had lapsed after Coote’s bizarre comments about Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp and even James Milner had emerged before PGMOL announced the referee’s  suspension “with immediate effect”.The outcome of the investigation is inevitable, especially with Coote conceding it really is him captured burning his reputation and career in front of a camera.Yet the issue for Webb is that it will bring back up the sort of  accusations which, until last season, had been consigned to the wilder fringes of pub corners and social media.Nottingham Forest’s decision to “out” VAR Stuart Attwell as a Luton fan after controversial calls went against them in a relegation crunch with Everton cost the City Ground club £750,000.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat was the FA sending out a message: Our refs are honest and straight. They have integrity. And you will be punished if you try to stoke up your fanbase.It was a message that had appeared to be sinking in, at least with the clubs.Ex-Prem ref fears for David Coote’s career after his x-rated Klopp video suspensionWhat was noticeable from Arsenal earlier this season — despite complaints over red cards for Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard and William Saliba — was a seeming determination NOT to play the blame game.Some fans might want to think the entire fabric of the game is designed to undermine their chances, that refs are biased in favour of one team or another. But fans have always done that.It is just that the team who were protected and helped out changed from decade to decade, depending on who was top of the pile.Plenty of Liverpool and Arsenal fans, in particular, have convinced themselves Michael Oliver — universally rated by the FA, Uefa and Fifa as one of the top refs in the world — is Manchester City’s 12th man. But PGMOL boss Webb believes the first three months of the season have seen Prem refs’ reputations turning a corner.Mistakes are down, with fans seeing more accurate and quicker decisions.And that is even before the delayed introduction of semi- automated offside tech — due after Christmas if everything goes well — to speed up flag calls even further.But Webb will know the few  seconds of stupidity that will see Coote becoming part of football history will only bring fresh focus on his recruitment policies and the integrity of top-flight whistlers.And not just from the loons and oddballs that refuse to ever believe the evidence of their own eyes.Webb was already expected to be discussing at least one of Coote’s decisions in tonight’s instalment of the Match Officials Mic’d Up monthly review show. Coote actually made the correct call when Manchester United’s Matthijs de Ligt slightly caught West Ham’s Danny Ings inside his own box in added time at the London Stadium last month, before accepting Oliver’s recommendation to award a penalty instead.That finished off Erik ten Hag’s United reign, with Webb conceding it was an error.The former World Cup final ref might also have been ready to look at the decisions made by Coote at Anfield, of all places, on Saturday night.Half a pitch behind the action, he appeared to wave play on — rather than applying the advantage rule — when Leon Bailey wiped out Mo Salah.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Jamaican avoided punishment by the VAR because Darwin Nunez went on to make it 1-0, therefore Bailey could not have denied an obvious goalscoring opportunity.But due process means Webb cannot say anything about the suspended ref at this stage, even though ignoring the Coote-sized elephant in the room will be a difficult sell.Shocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.” More

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      ‘Something’s not right’ – Ex-Premier League referee shocked by David Coote video and fears his career is over

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      MARK HALSEY fears David Coote could lose his job over his alleged comments about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.The Premier League referee has been suspended pending an investigation.Mark Halsey believes David Coote is at risk of losing his jobCredit: GettyThe Prem ref appeared to make derogatory comments about Liverpool and KloppCredit: XCoote, 42, accepted he was filmed calling Liverpool a “s*** club” and extraordinarily dropped the C-bomb to describe ex-Reds boss Klop but says he cannot recall the incident.Former Prem ref Halsey, who spoke to SunSport before Coote admitted it was him in the video, is concerned it could lead to Coote losing his career.Halsey told SunSport: “If it is authentic then he’s got questions to answer, hasn’t he? But when I saw that, I have to say to myself, is that really David Coote? Has he really said that? To be fair, I was shocked when that video circulated on social media.”Can he come back and referee from this? I have my doubts.READ MORE ON COOTE”And I’m shocked that whoever’s posted this video needs sorting big time, because if that was done privately between two of them, then something’s not right, is it? Something’s not right at all. “I’m hoping it’s not authentic for David’s sake. If it is, then he will need all the support from the PGMOL going forward regarding this matter.”Shocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”Coote refereed Liverpool’s most recent match against Aston Villa on Saturday.Halsey called for him to be given a second chance, with the Prem to decide Coote’s long-term future.Most read in FootballPremier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rantHe continued: “I hope it’s not [authentic] because you don’t want to see anybody lose their career. Remember, it’s his full-time job. He’s got a family, he’s got a house, he’s got a mortgage.”It leaves him in a precarious position, doesn’t it? Because people will be saying, how can they trust him to go out and referee in the Premier League? “Everybody makes mistakes. Everybody deserves a second chance.” More

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      Prem ref David Coote facing sack as he admits vid of him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ is real – but claims he can’t recall it

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      DAVID COOTE “cannot recall” abusing Jurgen Klopp in the video rant that seems certain to end his refereeing career.But the Nottinghamshire whistler is NOT denying the accuracy of the footage which has gone viral on social media.David Coote is facing the sack as a Premier League refereeCredit: ReutersHe admitted the viral video of him slamming Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool is of himCredit: XThe video, which appears to be at least two years old, in which Coote brands Klopp a “c***” and Liverpool as “s**t”, forced PGMOL chiefs into urgent action.Within a couple of hours of it first being circulated publicly, it was announced the 42-year-old Coote had been “suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation”.It was then claimed the official was “vehemently doubting” the legitimacy of the recording, with suggestions that it was potentially an AI-generated “deep fake”.But SunSport has been told that Coote has admitted to other officials that the video is of him.READ MORE ON PREMIER LEAGUEHe is now understood to not be denying the accuracy of the comments although he has admitted to refs’ chief Howard Webb that he cannot recall all the contents.In the video circulated online, Coote said: “Liverpool were s*** . Klopp is an absolute c***. “Aside from having a right pop at me when I was refereeing them against Burnley in lockdown, he accused me of lying and then had a right f***ing pop of me.”I have no interest in speaking to someone who is f***ing arrogant. So I do my best not to speak to him. James Milner is all right, I get on with him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”You can see me there with a ‘mask’ on. But, my god, German c***, f*** me.”In a second video, the man added: “Just to be clear, that f***ing last video cannot go anywhere, seriously.”Ex-Prem ref fears for David Coote’s career after his x-rated Klopp video suspensionThe debacle seems almost certain to end with Coote being sacked as his comments about Liverpool and Klopp will be viewed as evidence that he had an axe to grind with the Anfield club.Coote, a Prem ref since 2018, has been involved in a number of controversies involving Liverpool and their title rivals as both a referee and VAR over recent seasons.That includes a Marcus Rashford goal way back in 2019 which saw Divock Origi seemingly fouled in the build-up – but VAR Coote did not intervene. He was also at Stockley Park when Jordan Pickford crunched Virgil van Dijk, rupturing the Liverpool defender’s ACL – but again Coote did not step in as the Reds did not even get a penalty.And he was once again the VAR when he denied Klopp’s side a penalty last season despite a clear handball from Martin Odegaard at Anfield. Shocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”His last game was ironically at Anfield on Saturday, when he angered both Liverpool and Aston Villa with his decisions as Arne Slot’s side won 2-0 to move five points clear at the top of the Prem.Coote appeared to wave play on and not acknowledge a blatant “last man” red card foul by Leon Bailey on Mo Salah, although with Darwin Nunes picking up the loose ball and scoring, there could be no VAR intervention.But Coote also left Villa boss Unai Emery seething as the visitors saw two spot-kick claims rejected.READ MORE SUN STORIESA PGMOL statement on Monday said: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation.”PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”Coote insists he does not remember making the comments about KloppCredit: ReutersCoote was the VAR when Martin Odegaard escaped a blatant handball at AnfieldCredit: BBCHe was also in the booth and ignored a trip on Divock Origi before a Marcus Rashford goal in 2019Credit: AFP or licensorsVAR Coote did not intervene as Jordan Pickford injured Virgil van DijkCredit: AFPThe PGMOL confirmed the high-profile whistler had been suspendedCredit: Getty More

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      Three controversial David Coote decisions that angered Liverpool fans as referee suspended for alleged Klopp ‘c***’ rant

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      SUSPENDED David Coote sees himself in the eye of a storm after THREE contentious decisions against Liverpool have resurfaced.This comes as Coote was suspended after a shocking viral video allegedly showed him refer to former boss Jurgen Klopp as a “c***”.Fans have called out some contentious incidents involving David CooteCredit: GettyA leaked video appearing to show Coote calling Liverpool ‘s***’ and Jurgen Klopp a ‘c***’ is being investigated by PGMOLCredit: XThe astonishing clips shows an alleged Coote also refer to Liverpool as a “s*** club” alongside one other man.The 42-year-old refereed Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday in which he was at the centre of a few controversial decisions.He appeared to deem Leon Bailey’s last-man challenge on Mo Salah not to be a foul prior to Darwin Nunez scoring, but also denied Villa a penalty despite Conor Bradley’s tug Pau Torres’ shirt in the box.The PGMOL are investigating the video with the referee now facing the sack after being suspended from officiating duties.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSCoote “cannot recall” abusing Klopp in the video rant that seems certain to end his refereeing career.But the Nottinghamshire official is NOT denying the accuracy of the footage which has gone viral on social media.He is understood to not be denying the accuracy of the comments although he has admitted to refs’ chief Howard Webb that he cannot recall all the contents.The debacle seems almost certain to end with Coote being sacked.Most read in FootballThe X-rated scathing attack on Liverpool and Klopp has sparked fans to investigate several contentious historic incidents involving Coote’s officiating in matches.Although he cannot be blamed for these decisions, Coote has found himself at the wrong end of some damaging accusations.PICKFORD’S FOUL ON VIRGIL VAN DIJKCoote was on VAR on the day that Jordan Pickford inflicted a horror tackle on Virgil van Dijk in the penalty box in October 17 2020.The incident saw world class defender Van Dijk undergo surgery to fix his ruptured ACL and miss the rest of the season.Not only were Liverpool denied a penalty, but Pickford avoided any type of punishment as the Toffee’s earned a 2-2 draw at Goodison.On-field ref Michael Oliver later admitted that he should have shown Pickford a straight red and the PGMOL held a mid-season review.However fans were hacked off with Coote, who was on VAR, as he denied the penalty on the basis that Van Dijk was in an offside position.But Oliver could have still dismissed the England goalkeeper for serious foul play or violent conduct.Everton keeper Jordan Pickford avoided punishment after his horror tackle on Virgil van Dijk in 2020Credit: AFPODEGAARD’S HANDBALLCoote was the VAR official when Martin Odegaard handled the ball inside David Raya’s penalty box last December.Mohamed Salah had attempted to flick the ball round Odegaard when the ball hit the Arsenal captain’s arm as he was falling.Referee Chris Kavanagh waved on and Coote confirmed his decision not to give a penalty after a VAR review.Liverpool were denied a penalty last season when Martin Odegaard handled the ball inside the boxIn-game audio revealed Coote saying: “For me, Lee, I’m back with live. So, he’s falling down, he’s moving his arms in towards him, so it’s check complete for me.”After the game ended at 1-1, head ref Howard Webb said: “The VAR looked at it and thought it was a case of Odegaard trying to make himself smaller by bringing the arm back towards the body.”But Webb later admitted that he believed Liverpool should have been awarded the spot-kick.ORIGI FOULED BEFORE MAN UTD GOAL Liverpool fans have gone as far back as 2019 to dig out a problem they had with Marcus Rashford’s opening goal five years ago.The oldest call that has riled up some supporters came during the Reds’ Premier League-winning 2019/20 season.Liverpool felt they should have received a free kick for a foul by Victor Lindelof on Divock Origi in the build up to Rashford’s opener at Old Trafford.READ MORE SUN STORIESKlopp’s side were calling for the goal to be ruled out, but ref Martin Atkinson was close to the incident and Coote backed his decision not to blow for a foul.Coote decided that it wasn’t a clear and obvious error to not award the foul leaving Klopp furious before Adam Lallana equalised in the 85th minute.Klopp was furious that VAR didn’t rule out United’s goalCredit: AFP or licensorsShocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.” More