Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.

Former Premier League referee David Coote said he felt “ashamed” of the behaviour that led to his sacking in December for being found to be in breach of his employment contract.

Referee David Coote felt 'ashamed' and experienced 'really dark days' after video leaked - The official said earlier this ...

David Coote has admitted he turned to drugs as a result of the fear of coming out as gay as a Premier League referee in his first interview since being sacked by the Professional Game Match ...

I have received deeply unpleasant abuse during my career as a ref,” he said. “And to add my sexuality to that would have been ...

THE German Masters is starting to really heat up in Berlin! On Thursday, Judd Trump goes head-to-head with Neil Robertson in a blockbuster last-16 clash. Some huge names crashed out on Wednesday ...