REFEREE DAVID COOTE SAYS HE KEPT SEXUALITY PRIVATE TO AVOID ABUSE

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Former Premier League referee David Coote has revealed that he hid his sexuality throughout his career due to fear of abuse for being gay. The 42-year-old said the pressures of his job, coupled with personal struggles, contributed to the behavior that led to his dismissal by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December.








