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FA launches investigation into David Coote as Webb breaks silence on video

The FA has launched its own investigation into the behaviour of the referee David Coote after remarks he made about Jürgen Klopp in a video that surfaced this week

The Guardian - UK

David Coote video emerged at worst possible time for referees – and club bosses know it

The referees’ body PGMOL was already an embattled organisation under scrutiny from Premier League clubs and social media conspiracies when the story broke that it was investigating one its leading officials

The Independent UK

Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Robertson’s furious rant at referee David Coote resurfaces

An incident from 2020 has re-emerged after official Coote was suspended by PGMOL for apparent criticism of Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool

The Independent UK

PGMOL suspends referee David Coote following offensive Jurgen Klopp remark

Referee David Coote has been suspended pending an investigation.

The National (Scotland)

Who is David Coote? Premier League referee suspended after apparent tirade against Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp

The 42-year-old referee has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote suspended with immediate effect as PGMOL investigate alleged anti-Liverpool video

Coote took charge of Liverpool’s win over Aston Villa on Saturday

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Premier League referee David Coote suspended over video of X-rated rant at Jurgen Klopp

Footage circulating on social media appears to show David Coote, one of the Premier League’s leading referees, giving an extraordinary diatribe against the former Liverpool manager

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote suspended over video of foul-mouthed Klopp rant

David Coote has been suspended by PGMOL after a video emerged on social media of the referee criticising Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool

The Guardian - UK

Former Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall hoping to become professional referee

Birchall has accepted a three-year contract with Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to embark on a fast-track pathway to refereeing.

The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta insists no Arsenal issues with PGMOL before Newcastle return

Last season’s trip to St James’ Park proved a major storyline as Gunners boss raged at Anthony Gordon’s controversial winning goal

Evening Standard

Howard Webb: Sky Sports clear up confusion after William Saliba red card in Arsenal defeat

PGMOL chief has no input in officiating decisions after unfounded questions raised on social media during Gunners loss to Bournemouth

Evening Standard

Nottingham Forest fined £750,000 after FA sought £1m sanction over VAR post

Forest were unhappy with Stuart Attwell’s performance in their defeat to Everton in April and pointed out he is a fan of relegation rivals Luton.

The Independent UK

Nottingham Forest fined by FA for social media outburst at Stuart Attwell after defeat to Everton

Forest felt they should have been awarded several penalties in a defeat to Everton towards the end of last season

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The Guardian - UK

‘We can inspire Norwegian girls’: Vålerenga eager to bridge Champions League gap

Norwegian champions have momentum and stability going into their first ever group stage game, against Juventus

The Guardian - UK

Steinhaus-Webb, head of women’s refereeing in England, set to join Fifa

The head of women’s refereeing in England, Bibi Steinhaus-Webb, is leaving the role to take up a position with Fifa

The Guardian - UK

New offside technology put on hold as Premier League opts for more testing

The introduction of semi-automated offside technology has been delayed amid fears that it is not yet ready for top-flight use

The Independent UK

VAR audio from Declan Rice red card incident reveals referee ‘didn’t like’ decision

Referee Chris Kavanagh said he was left with ‘no choice’ but to send Rice off in the 1-1 draw against Brighton

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Why Arsenal are wearing black for the North London Derby?

Arsenal won't be in their traditional red colours when facing their biggest rivals on Sunday

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Premier League To Publicly Declare Referee Allegiances For Transparency

Learn about the new transparency measures in Premier League refereeing to address potential conflicts of interest.

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