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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Disgraced ref David Coote spotted in new job as he comes face to face with Liverpool fan
Six months on from his sacking by the PGMOL, former Premier League referee David Coote has been seen working in a completely different job as he moves on with his life Former Premier League referee David Coote has taken up a new role as a package delivery driver for Evri. The 42-year-old was dismissed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December after a video circulated on social media showcasing him criticising Liverpool and their then-manager, Jurgen Klopp. Following this incident, Coote was handed a 16-month ban by UEFA, disqualifying him from officiating until June 2026. An additional video surfaced of him allegedly snorting white powder, which was also alleged to have taken place during the 2024 European Championships. With his current ban from refereeing, Coote can instead be found delivering parcels in the vicinity of his residence in Newark. Ironically, it was a Liverpool supporter who made the shock discovery when they opened the door and saw the ex-official going about his delivery duties, with the interaction caught on their Ring doorbell. The homeowner told the Sun: "'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. He said, 'He's delivering packages now.' I was like 'Oh my gosh, is he really?'" Working at a courier service near his home in Nottinghamshire, Coote is seeking a renewed sense of direction. Per the Sun, he 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." As well as his work as a courier, Coote has also been embarking on other noteworthy challenges while he is not allowed to return to the pitch. He ran the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in May, raising money for his uncle Mick who is currently battling motor neurone disease. Throughout his career, Coote refereed a total of 112 Premier League matches and 143 games in the Championship, reports the Mirror. Notably, he officiated the 2023 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium, a match contested between Manchester United and Newcastle. However, he's looking at another year away from the sport following UEFA's decision in February. "This has been one of the most difficult periods of my life," he admitted earlier this year. "I take full responsibility for my actions, which fell way below what was expected of me. I am truly sorry for any offence caused by my actions and for the negative spotlight it put on the game that I love. "I hope people will understand that they were private moments taken during very low times in my life. They do not reflect who I am today or what I think. "My focus now is on continuing to prioritise my mental health and wellbeing. I hope that my experiences, both on and off the field, can be utilised in football at some point in the future. "Finally, I want to thank everyone who has supported me recently, in particular my family, friends, former colleagues, PGMOL and Howard Webb, and countless people across football. "Special thanks also to the many strangers who have reached out with words of encouragement and support, I have appreciated it more than I can properly express."
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Shamed Prem ref David Coote filmed delivering Evri packages after cocaine video & Klopp rant destroyed career
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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 Coote is serving a 16-month UEFA ban after video emerged of him savaging former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, and a Sun clip showed him taking cocaine. 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.' The Sun told in November how Coote had called Klopp a 'German c***' in a leaked video. 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. "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.' Coote was fired by referee governing body PGMOL in December and is banned by UEFA till 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 Rob Burrow 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
Powys County Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Penybont twins James and Dan run Rob Burrow Marathon
TWIN brothers from Powys completed the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in searing heat last weekend – with the duo raising close to £5,000 for the hospice which cared for their father in his final days. James and Dan Powell, 23, completed the marathon on Sunday, May 11, with the funds raised going to St Michael's Hospice, in Hereford. The Penybont twins previously praised the hospice and its staff for their 'faultless' care provided to Gary in his final weeks. Gary died on February 21, 2023, after bravely battling against motor neurone disease (MND), the same illness which Leeds Rhinos rugby league icon Rob died of. This year's marathon was the first one held since Rob's death, aged 41, in June last year. 'We got it done,' said James, in a post on Facebook. 'Today, as many of you are aware, me and Dan went to run the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in memory of our dad, to raise money for St Michael's Hospice, a charity very close to our family's hearts. 'We managed to cross the line in the soaring heat in Leeds and I for one couldn't be prouder of myself and Dan for getting this done. 'We cannot thank you all enough for all the encouragement over the last few months, whether through donations, messages, or simple toots of the horn when you saw us running the roads in training. 'Thank you so much!' Bull rescued after getting stuck in remote bog in Powys Powys motorbike event's plea, as organisers say 'we need more help than ever' 'And, of course, a huge thank you to our amazing team of supporters who came up with us. It was so tough, but the feeling at the end was so worth it. 'The community we have is amazing, the family and friends we have are amazing, and Dan you're amazing and I'm so proud of you.' Dan crossed the line in 4 hours 43 minutes, with James coming home in 4 hours 46 minutes. Mum Monica said: 'Well, what can I say.... we are all extremely proud of James and Dan and what they achieved today; it was tough, but they got there. 'They have done us (as a) family and, more importantly, their dad proud. Can I just say the support and generosity from everyone has been amazing. Thank you so much.' The brothers previously described their dad as their hero, and said they were similarly inspired by the fight he showed during his battle with MND, while James said raising money for St Michael's was a 'no brainer'. 'Not only were they amazing with dad but grandparents of ours in the past too,' he said. 'They made things that bit more bearable during a time that, as a family, was as difficult as they get. 'Up until the very last day they treated him like a king and did all they could to keep him comfortable and smiling.' Dan added: 'It's inspiring what they deal with on a daily basis, and the fact that they can face the toughest of situations and still deliver faultless care with a smile on their faces is nothing short of remarkable in my eyes.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Really special': Hundreds take part in MND Mile
Hundreds of people took part in an inclusive mile-long run ahead of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon this weekend. The MND Mile took place earlier around the Leeds Beckett Headingley Campus, ahead of the full and half marathons on Sunday. The run was set up so people of all abilities could fundraise in honour of rugby league legend Burrow, who died last year after living with motor neurone disease (MND). Participant Tom Davies, who was diagnosed with MND at the age of 29, was pushed around the route by his partner, Alex Ross, before then getting up to walk across the finish line. Ms Ross said: "To do this with Tom has been really special." Ms Ross added: "Tom was diagnosed last July and it has been a really challenging time. "He is so brave and just the way he has faced everything has kept me strong and being able to do something like this together is really special." Mr Davies added he had enjoyed the race as everyone had been "so friendly". Former rugby player Kevin Sinfield also took part in the mile and is taking part in the marathon on Sunday in honour of his former team-mate and friend. He said: "The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has been a real success over the last couple of years and we will all get to share in that tomorrow, but for people who can't run that distance for whatever reason, this is a real inclusive event that they can share together." The mile-long route was set up by the Run For All charity and Leeds Beckett University. The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon launched in 2023 to honour Burrow's campaign to fund research into MND. The former Leeds Rhinos player had lived with MND after he was diagnosed in late 2019. He died in June at the age of 41. With the help of Mr Sinfield, they both raised more than £15m for MND charities and both men were also awarded CBEs in the 2024 New Year Honours. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Road closures planned for Rob Burrow Marathon 'Running first Leeds Marathon without Rob will be hard' Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to include extra events Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over marathon finish MND Mile Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Hundreds run Leeds MND Mile in honour of Rob Burrow
Hundreds of people took part in an inclusive mile-long run ahead of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon this MND Mile took place earlier around the Leeds Beckett Headingley Campus, ahead of the full and half marathons on run was set up so people of all abilities could fundraise in honour of rugby league legend Burrow, who died last year after living with motor neurone disease (MND).Participant Tom Davies, who was diagnosed with MND at the age of 29, was pushed around the route by his partner, Alex Ross, before then getting up to walk across the finish line. Ms Ross said: "To do this with Tom has been really special." Ms Ross added: "Tom was diagnosed last July and it has been a really challenging time."He is so brave and just the way he has faced everything has kept me strong and being able to do something like this together is really special."Mr Davies added he had enjoyed the race as everyone had been "so friendly".Former rugby player Kevin Sinfield also took part in the mile and is taking part in the marathon on Sunday in honour of his former team-mate and friend. He said: "The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has been a real success over the last couple of years and we will all get to share in that tomorrow, but for people who can't run that distance for whatever reason, this is a real inclusive event that they can share together."The mile-long route was set up by the Run For All charity and Leeds Beckett Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon launched in 2023 to honour Burrow's campaign to fund research into former Leeds Rhinos player had lived with MND after he was diagnosed in late 2019. He died in June at the age of the help of Mr Sinfield, they both raised more than £15m for MND charities and both men were also awarded CBEs in the 2024 New Year Honours. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
