Shamed referee David Coote seen for first time since being sacked as Premier League referee

SHAMED ref David Coote was seen yesterday for the first time since he was sacked.

The 42-year-old wore a hoodie and tracksuit bottoms for a visit to the gym.

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Shamed ref David Coote was seen yesterday for the first time since his sacking, as he was pictured heading to the gym[/caption]

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The loss of Coote’s career is set to cost the glum-looking ref £1m over the next few years in loss of earnings[/caption]

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Referees body, The PGMOL sacked Coote on Monday after probing his rants and drug use, based on evidence from The Sun[/caption]

Despite having no games to officiate, Coote enjoyed a weights and cardio session.

Coote has been lying low near his Midlands home since a video emerged of him calling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a “German c***”.

He was then filmed snorting white powder at Euro 2024.

Referees body the PGMOL, who examined evidence provided by The Sun, sacked him on Monday following a probe into his sweary rants and white powder abuse.

The Sun also told how he allegedly arranged a drugs party during Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City on October 30.

Coote was then the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to order.

A separate independent Football Association investigation is ongoing.

The loss of Coote’s career is set to cost him £1m over the next few years in loss of earnings.

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Despite having no games to officiate, the 42-year-old enjoyed a weights and cardio session[/caption]

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Coote sent messages arranging a drugs party in a Travelodge for after a cup game between Tottenham and Manchester City[/caption]

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Coote has been lying low near his Midlands home[/caption]

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The shamed ref, seen here getting into his car after his gym outing, has also been the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to order[/caption]