Question 1: Why was referee David Coote suspended?
David Coote was suspended after video footage emerged showing him making derogatory comments about Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, including calling Klopp a “German cunt” and referring to Liverpool as “shit.”
Question 2: What specific incident did Coote reference in the video?
In the video, Coote referenced a match between Liverpool and Burnley during Project Restart in 2020, where he claimed Klopp accused him of lying and described him as “arrogant.”
Question 3: When did Coote officiate a Liverpool match prior to his suspension?
Coote officiated Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Aston Villa on the Saturday before the suspension was announced.
Question 4: What organization is investigating the incident involving Coote?
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is investigating the video and the comments made by David Coote.