David Squires on … the challenging times for Manchester City and referee David Coote Our cartoonist reflects on the champions' recent struggles and the controversial video featuring a Premier League referee criticizing Liverpool. - Purchase a cartoon from our Print Shop. - Order David’s new book, "Chaos in the Box," now. Continue reading...

Referee David Coote has been suspended following the emergence of a video that allegedly shows him making derogatory remarks about Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and the club itself. The footage, which circulated on social media, reportedly features Coote referring to Klopp as a “German cunt” and labeling Liverpool as “shit.” In the clip, Coote expresses his frustration over Klopp's accusations of dishonesty after a match between Liverpool and Burnley during the 2020 Project Restart. The referee officiated Liverpool's recent 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Saturday before the controversy arose. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is currently investigating the situation.