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The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shamed Prem ref David Coote filmed delivering Evri packages after cocaine video & Klopp rant destroyed career
SACKED Premier League referee David Coote is now delivering packages for Evri — and says: 'I'm just trying to make an honest living.' A couple were stunned to see the 42-year-old on their Ring doorbell, below, dropping off a parcel. 5 Sacked Premier League referee is now delivering parcels for Evri as he attempts to 'make an honest living' after his drugs shame got him banned from football 5 Coote is currently serving a 16-month UEFA ban, but pals say he could return to the game eventually Credit: PA 5 Banned ref David Coote was caught snorting cocaine in a video clip He works for the courier firm near his home in Newark, Notts, and said: 'I want to get on with my life. "I'm trying to move forwards and regain a sense of responsibility and purpose. "The job is keeping me busy and occupied, it's not a new long-term career.' READ MORE ON DAVID COOTE The Sun told in November how Coote had called We then revealed a film of him doing cocaine at last summer's Euros. The homeowner at the address he delivered to said: 'My husband's a Liverpool fan and what David said didn't go down well. "My husband had ordered a part for a vehicle he's working on and recognised David. Most read in Football "He said, 'He's delivering packages now'. I was like 'Oh my gosh, is he really?' "It's his own downfall, at the end of the day. David got himself into this mess. Scandal-hit Premier League ref David Coote SACKED after videos emerged of anti-Klopp rant and snorting white powder "He lives up the road. I see him around town a lot.' next June. He said: 'The drugs happened on an entirely ad-hoc basis. "It fills me with a huge sense of shame to sit here and to say that I took that route.' Last month he ran the Leeds Marathon to raise money for his uncle Mick who has motor neurone disease. Coote said: 'I'm doing what I want to do, focusing on what's important like spending more time with friends and family.' Friends backed him. A source said: 'David's a great lad who lost his career through stupidity, as he fully acknowledges. "There might be a return for him to the game at some point, and football definitely needs experts like him. "Until then he obviously has to pay the bills .' Evri did not comment. 5 He works for the courier firm near his home in Newark, Notts Credit: Getty 5 The former referee is concentrating on 'spending more time with friends and family' Credit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
Rhyl Journal
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Abergele Harriers quartet run in extremely hot conditions
Up north, Sean and Steven McCormack took on the Leeds Marathon, which besides being hot also has some tough climbs. Pacing another runner, and running for charity for Team Hari, they finished together in a time of 5:53:28. Meanwhile, Rachel Shipley and Darren Blazier travelled in the opposite direction to run the hilly Caerphilly 10k. Running in a North Wales Regional team, Rachel finishing 19th lady in 40:54, despite illness on the day. Darren also ran for the North Wales team as a last-minute replacement, finishing in 40:08. The previous day, Harriers mumer Anthony Howe was also in Leeds, taking on the Potternewton Parkrun. He finished in a time of 35:42, to take 117th position.
ITV News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
More than 10,000 runners take part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
More than 10,000 runners took part in the annual Leeds Marathon today - the first since the death of the former Leeds Rhino legend Rob Burrow. It was a bittersweet day for Rob's wife Lindsey, who will do her first race without Rob. She said: ''It's really, tough, I'll try not to cry. Obviously last year Rob was with us, but he'll be looking down today, I'm sure - and he will be really proud of all the runners. ''And thank you to all the organisers, the volunteers, for having this event and having it in Rob's legacy, it means so much to the family so thank you.'' As always, the race was started by Kevin Sinfield, who told people to ''look after everyone today''. He added: ''He's still with us in spirit, obviously the full Burrow family are here - Lindsey is here she's running. ''So many people running for so many charities but especially the MND charity. To run in Rob's name and start in Headingley and for the sun to be shining, it's brilliant. ''He'd be pretty proud looking down on us today. We'll get it done today.'' Among others taking part were Yorkshire comedian Rosie Jones - who did the race holding a megaphone, with fellow comedian Ivo Graham. She said: ''I've got the easy bit. Ivo's pushing me up all those hills - I just have to bring the vibes, the chat, and of course the sweets.'' Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Thousands of runners turn out in Rob Burrow's memory
Thousands of runners have crossed the start line of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon - the first to be held since the rugby league star's death. Leeds Rhinos legend Burrow died last June aged 41 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019. His wife Lindsey and best friend Kevin Sinfield were among those taking part to help raise money for MND. Addressing the crowds, Sinfield said Burrow would be "looking down on us, proud as punch of what we have created here." He said: "Today is about looking after each other. Today is about making sure we get to the finish line. Today is about running for our little mate Rob Burrow." Crowds of runners set off at 09:00 BST for the third annual running of the event with the route passing through Woodhouse Moor, Adel, Bramhope, Pool in Wharfedale and Otley. It was followed an hour later by runners taking part in the half marathon challenge. Paul Green, from Doncaster, was one of thousands of people inspired by the Burrow family's story. The 71-year-old said he was running his first half marathon in memory of his wife who died from MND in 2017. "It has been eight years, but it is still hard," he said. "I am running in memory of Joy. Hopefully she is approving of my lunacy doing it at this age." As well as fundraising for the MND Association, Mr Green volunteers as a "befriender", helping to support people with the disease. Mr Green, whose grandsons were running alongside him, said: "Hopefully together, we will get there and we will do this." Also taking part, Rob Tiffney, said he "knew nothing" about MND before hearing Mr Burrow's story. The 49-year-old is on day 406 of a 500-day challenge to run 5,000 miles. Mr Tiffney said he was hoping to raise £35,000 for the MND Association. "Everyday for 500 days, whatever the weather, I get out and raise as much money and awareness as I can. "Rob definitely influenced others – look at all the people here today." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North 'Running first Leeds Marathon without Rob will be hard' 'Running first Leeds Marathon without Rob will be hard' MND Association Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Thousands come together for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Thousands of runners have crossed the start line of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon - the first to be held since the rugby league star's death. Leeds Rhino legend Burrow died last June aged 41 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in wife Lindsey and best friend Kevin Sinfield were among those taking part to help raise money for the crowds, Sinfield said Burrow would be "looking down on us, proud as punch of what we have created here." He said: "Today is about looking after each other. Today is about making sure we get to the finish line. Today is about running for our little mate Rob Burrow."Crowds of runners set off at 09:00 BST for the third annual running of the event with the route passing through Woodhouse Moor, Adel, Bramhope, Pool in Wharfedale and was followed an hour later by runners taking part in the half marathon challenge. Paul Green, from Doncaster, was one of thousands of people inspired by the Burrow family's 71-year-old said he was running his first half marathon in memory of his wife who died from MND in 2017. "It has been eight years, but it is still hard," he said."I am running in memory of Joy. Hopefully she is approving of my lunacy doing it at this age."As well as fundraising for the MND Association, Mr Green volunteers as a "befriender", helping to support people with the on by his grandsons who had come to watch, he said: "Hopefully together, we will get there and we will do this."Also taking part, Rob Tiffney, said he "knew nothing" about MND before hearing Mr Burrow's story. The 49-year-old is on day 406 of a 500-day challenge to run 5,000 Tiffney said he was hoping to raise £35,000 for the MND Association."Everyday for 500 days, whatever the weather, I get out and raise as much money and awareness as I can. "Rob definitely influenced others – look at all the people here today." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
