Know all details about David Coote and if he has a wife, who is suspended by the PGMOL after his video criticizing Klopp went viral
A video circulating on social media appears to show Premier League referee David Coote allegedly making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and its former manager, Jürgen Klopp. Coote, who made his debut in the English top flight in April 2018, first officiated a Liverpool match following their 2019/20 title victory. This game, a 1-1 draw against Burnley held behind closed doors at Anfield, took place in July 2020.
Who is English football referee David Coote as the PGMOL suspends him over viral video aimed at Jurgen Klopp
David coote ladies and gentlemen pic.twitter.com/WDHc36a7Mn
— Josh (@Josh97LFC) November 11, 2024
In 2010, Coote advanced to the list of Football League referees, and by May 2014, he had the distinction of officiating the Football League One play-off final at Wembley Stadium, where Leyton Orient faced Rotherham United. Notably, Coote is the son of David Coote, a former cricketer for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.
Who is David Coote?
Age 42 Coote began his refereeing journey at the age of sixteen, initially officiating in the Notts Alliance League. His career progressed through the Northern Counties East Football League, the Northern Premier League, and Conference North, eventually earning him a promotion to the Football League as an assistant referee. His debut in this role took place during a League Two match between Stockport County and Hereford United.
Originally from Nottinghamshire, Coote officiated in the Football League before advancing to oversee high-profile matches, including the 2023 EFL Cup Final between Manchester United and Newcastle. Although he has officiated some significant fixtures, Coote is more frequently seen in the role of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) rather than on the pitch for Liverpool matches. He is a Notts County supporter.
Coote who is single and unmarried was a part of Premier League referees on a charity trip who posed with party girls on a boozy night out in Indonesia back in 2019. Coote refereed the 2023 EFL Cup final and was paid £48,000 in salary last season.
Referees officiating in the English top flight earn roughly £1,116 per match on top of their annual salary, which can fall between £73,191, £105,257 and £147,258, depending on the experience and quality of the officials.
His role as VAR in the 2020 Merseyside derby drew significant criticism from Klopp, as both Virgil van Dijk and Thiago Alcântara suffered serious injuries in that game. Van Dijk was ruled out for the rest of the season following a reckless challenge by Everton’s Jordan Pickford. In the lead-up to Liverpool’s Champions League match against Ajax after the derby, Klopp expressed his frustration, stating that something unacceptable had happened in football just days prior.
Throwback when David Coote and the other referee’s all got caught with brasses in Indonesia! 😭🤣🤣 https://t.co/lPZ2UhYAz0 pic.twitter.com/ZqfcnRNc14
— Football Hub (@FootbalIhub) November 11, 2024