Embattled Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by the league’s Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) following an investigation into his conduct, Afrosport reports.
Coote was suspended by the PGMOL last month after a video surfaced on social media showing him making derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp, with the Football Association also launching its own investigation.
The 42-year-old was, however, faced with another investigation two days later after the British newspaper, the Sun, published pictures alleging Coote was sniffing a white powder while on duty at this summer’s European Championship in Germany.
The PGMOL on Monday confirmed the sacking of Coote, adding that a thorough investigation found out that he was “in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable.”
“Following the conclusion of a thorough investigation into David Coote’s conduct, his employment with PGMOL has been terminated today with immediate effect,” the PGMOL statement read.
“Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.”
Coote, however, has a right to appeal the decision to terminate his employment.
