Former Premier League referee David Coote comes out as gay and admits struggles

The Argus

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Former Premier League referee David Coote comes out as gay and admits struggles

Former Premier League referee David Coote comes out as gay and admits struggles

The Argus

Published 28 Jan 2025

David Coote has discussed being sacked as a Premier League referee and how he hid his sexuality to avoid abuse

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