The regulatory body has decided to suspend referee David Coote pending a complete investigation after a video clip was published on social media showing him making inappropriate comments about Liverpool and its former manager, Jürgen Klopp. The video shows Coote describing Klopp as 'arrogant' and using offensive phrases towards him.
It is not clear when the video was filmed or how it was circulated, but the body is conducting a comprehensive investigation into this matter. The decision to suspend Coote came after he made provocative statements that sparked controversy.
David Coote (42 years old) officiated a match between Liverpool and Aston Villa last Saturday which ended with Liverpool winning 2-0 in the Premier League. The suspension decision came after this match, and Coote will be inactive until the investigation is complete and the necessary actions are taken.
