PGMOL suspend Premier League official David Coote over alleged video insulting Liverpool & Jurgen Klopp

The PGMOL has announced that top flight Premier League official David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect.

It follows a video - which is yet to be verified - being circulated on social media that appeared to show Coote making derogatory and foul-mouthed comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. It is not clear when the video was made or how it came into circulation. Sky news are reporting Coote has reportedly denied the authenticity of the video.

Professional Game Match Officials Limited said in a statement: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. “PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”

The BBC report: “Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club's former manager Jurgen Klopp was circulated on social media.

“Refereeing body PGMOL says the suspension comes into force with immediate effect and is pending a full investigation. The video, widely shared on social media, has not been verified by the BBC. It is unclear when it was filmed or its authenticity.”

Coote, 42, refereed Liverpool's 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday evening in the Premier League.