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David Coote begins courier job after PGMOL sacking and UEFA ban

He says the Evri role helps him find purpose as he rebuilds his life during his 16-month UEFA ban

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Overview

  • Coote was dismissed by PGMOL in December after leaked clips showed him insulting Jurgen Klopp and snorting cocaine at Euro 2024
  • The former referee has taken up work delivering parcels for Evri near his Newark, Nottinghamshire home to earn an honest living
  • UEFA handed Coote a 16-month suspension in February for conduct that brought the game into disrepute, effective until June 2026
  • He has publicly apologised for his actions, taken responsibility, and is prioritising his mental health and family
  • Coote ran the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon last month to raise money for motor neurone disease in support of his uncle Mick