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PGMOL lambasts ‘abhorrent’ abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver following Arsenal decision

Oliver sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly during the Gunners’ Premier League match versus Wolves for “serious foul play”

The Independent UK

In-stadium VAR announcements to be trialled in Carabao Cup semi-finals

The referee will explain their decisions over the public address system, with next week’s Arsenal v Newcastle game the first to trial the announcements

The Guardian - UK

Referees to make in-stadium VAR announcements in this season’s Carabao Cup semis

Referees will make in-stadium announcements on the outcome of VAR reviews in the semi-finals of this season’s Carabao Cup, marking a first for…

The National (Scotland)

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Carabao Cup: EFL confirm major VAR change for Arsenal-Newcastle and Liverpool-Tottenham semi-finals

VAR has not been in use during the tournament so far

Evening Standard

Why are referees announcing VAR decisions in the stadium during Carabao Cup semi-finals?

Referees will make in-stadium announcements for the first time in English football

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote makes decision over appeal after contract terminated

Coote was sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp

The Independent UK

Jedi knights, cartwheels, poo and vomit – the sporting quotes of 2024

Jurgen Klopp ran out of energy, Nottingham Forest took on the PGMOL and Ronnie O’Sullivan proclaimed himself ‘useless’.

The Independent UK

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Referee David Coote sacked by PGMOL after Jurgen Klopp comments

Coote was found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract.

The Independent UK

David Coote: PGMOL confirm referee sacked with immediate effect after 'serious breach' of contract

Referee was initially suspended last month and has the right to appeal the termination

Evening Standard

Premier League referee David Coote sacked after leaked video

The top-flight official had been suspended pending an investigation by refereeing body PGMOL

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote sacked after Klopp comments and second video allegations

The Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by PGMOL, which described his position as untenable

The Guardian - UK

‘Re-refereeing the game’ - ex-ref urges Howard Webb to go ‘back to basics’ amid VAR inconsistencies

Legendary official Jeff Winter laments 'dodgy' state of officiating and calls on PGMOL head Howard Webb to make necessary adjustments

FourFourTwo

Premier League referee under investigation over spot-fixing

It's not been a good few weeks for Premier League referees

FourFourTwo

David Coote: FA investigating claims referee discussed giving yellow card

The Football Association is investigating allegations that the referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card before a game

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Evening Standard

David Coote reacts as FA investigate allegations referee discussed giving yellow card before match

The Sun claims the referee discussed with a friend booking a player before a game

The Independent UK

Steve Cooper: Referee performance in Chelsea match was ‘last thing PGMOL needed’

The Leicester boss was furious with Andy Madley’s officiating, specifically the decision not to award his side a late penalty.

The Guardian - UK

New video allegedly shows referee David Coote snorting white powder

The Premier League’s refereeing body has said it is aware of footage allegedly showing David Coote sniffing white powder

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote rejects allegations he discussed giving yellow card before match

The latest allegations come with the Premier League referee suspended after allegedly appearing in a video calling former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp a ‘c***’ and ‘f****** arrogant’

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PGMOL aware of video allegedly showing David Coote snorting white powder

A video appeared on the Sun’s website which it said showed Coote snorting white powder during the summer’s Euros.

Evening Standard

David Coote: PGMOL aware of video allegedly showing referee snorting white powder

42-year-old has been suspended following leaked video which allegedly showed him insulting Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp

Evening Standard

'Clear error': Howard Webb gives verdict on William Saliba red card in Arsenal loss at Bournemouth

The defender was at first booked before VAR intervened

The Guardian - UK

Wretched, haunted but human: David Coote was made by modern football

Refereeing is basically a nightmare now. Is it really a huge surprise a Premier League official should end up brutalised and spitting toxins on a sofa?

The Independent UK

FA investigating David Coote’s alleged remarks about Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool

PGMOL announced on Monday that Coote, 42, had been suspended pending a full investigation.

Evening Standard

David Coote 'devastated' amid investigation into Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp video

Premier League match official suspended with immediate effect after social media clip emerged

The Independent UK

Ex-Premier League refere insists David Coote’s career is not over after video controversy

Premier League official David Coote has been suspended by the referee’s body PGMOL after a video emerged in which he appears to use offensive language about Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

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