EPL Referee Immediately Dismissed On Charges Of Inhalation + Klopp, Appeals Abandoned
Dec 24, 2024
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Judge David Coote (42), who used shocking deviant behavior and malicious biased judgment, has been completely kicked out of the English Premier League (EPL) stage. He reportedly gave up his appeal against the decision to exit him. It can be said that he admitted his charges.
British media Daily Mail reported on the 24th (Korea time) that `Coot judge, who was removed from office without honor, decided not to appeal EPL's decision to leave.'
Coote, who mainly served as an EPL referee, did not usually cause major problems. However, he was notorious for making biased decisions when he was the referee of Liverpool's game or VAR referee. In fact, during the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton in October 2020, he came out as a VAR referee and ruled against Liverpool, sparking controversy. Six minutes into the match, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a dangerous tackle that curled the legs of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.
But referee Coote ruled it was not a foul. Van Dyke suffered a cruciate ligament rupture in the tackle. Jordan Henderson's come-from-behind goal was then canceled, calling it slightly offside. Liverpool protested strongly, and eventually, after a review, Cout was excluded from the VAR referee assignment for the Liverpool game for a while.
However, this level was comparable to the level of aegyo compared to 'Coot's brutality' that was later revealed. Earlier last month, Coote's video was leaked on social media. It was a video of him talking to his acquaintance. In the video, which is believed to have been filmed around 2020, Coote hurled harsh abuse at Liverpool team and manager Jurgen Klopp. It was a hate speech against Klopp, who is from Liverpool and Germany.
Even a video of a Koot referee inhaling a substance believed to be 'drugs' was released. It was a deviant act committed during the Euro 2024 tournament. The day after he took over as VAR assistant referee in the French-Portugal quarterfinal, Coote was inhaling the white powder above, which was made by rolling dollars. It was a scene of suspected drug inhalation.
In the end, the English Professional Match Judgment Commission (PGMOL) fired referee Coote, who caused controversy over the violation of neutrality obligations and the act of damaging dignity on the 10th of last month. After about 28 days of investigation, the dismissal was made based on team bias and demeanor behavior.
At the time, PGMOL said, `Coot's actions were found to be in serious violation of the terms of the employment contract and were considered unable to maintain their status.' However, it is still important for us to support Coot and do our best for welfare. Coote has the right to appeal against the decision'
It gave Coot an opportunity to defend himself. But Coote waived his appeal. According to one source, Coote decided to accept fate rather than appeal to PGMOL, the Daily Mail reported. The circumstantial evidence is so clear that it seems that the result cannot be changed even if the appeal is appealed.
wman@sportschosun.com
