Premier League Referee David Coote Suspended Amid Controversial Video David Coote, a leading EPL referee, has been suspended after a video circulated online allegedly showing him using expletives to describe former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The refereeing body PGMOL confirmed the suspension, noting it will withhold further comment until the investigation is completed. Coote has overseen numerous Liverpool matches in recent years, including as VAR, and officiated Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday. Nigeria Football Hub