US EditionSacked Premier League Referee David Coote in Surprise New Job in the Midlands - Birmingham Live
- David Coote, a 42-year-old former Premier League referee, was seen delivering parcels for Evri near his Nottinghamshire home in 2025.
- Coote lost his refereeing career after December 2024 when videos surfaced showing him criticizing Liverpool FC and Jurgen Klopp and allegedly using cocaine.
- Local residents spotted Coote delivering a package on May 24, 2025, capturing video on their Ring doorbell and recognizing him immediately.
- Coote stated, “I'm just trying to make an honest living” and expressed regret for his actions and the negative impact on the game he loves.
- Coote currently serves a 16-month UEFA ban ending in June 2026 and focuses on his wellbeing while working as a courier, with possible future football involvement uncertain.
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Former Premier League referee David Coote is now working as a delivery man for Evri courier service after he was sacked for making harsh comments about former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and videos of snorting a white powder believed to be cocaine surfaced online. A couple got the shock of their lives when they spotted the 42-year-old on their doorbell camera dropping off a package at their house. Coote is currently banned for 16 months by UEF…
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