David Coote could yet make a return to football ... I hid my emotions as a young ref and I hid my sexuality as well - a good quality as a referee but a terrible quality as a human being.

Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay in an emotional interview- two months after explosive videos emerged of him and ended his career.

DAVID Coote taking full responsibility for his mistakes ... but I can understand why the pressure and scrutiny of being a pro ref would cause someone to seek that kind of escape.

David Coote has apologised to former Liverpool manager ... “I have received deeply unpleasant abuse during my career as a ref and to add my sexuality to that would have been really difficult.

Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that ... "I have received deeply unpleasant abuse during my career as a ref and to add my sexuality to that would have been ...

The ref said he hates officiating at Bournemouth ... but more so for someone in the public eye. “This will affect David Coote and is a big step but it should have less of an effect that in ...

David Coote has admitted he turned to drugs as a result ... "I hid my emotions as a young ref and I hid my sexuality as well - a good quality as a referee but a terrible quality as a human being.