Modern football, and life, throw up these somewhat surreal stories every so often. The video, allegedly featuring Premier League referee David Coote and another man offering expletive-heavy views on Liverpool and Jugen Klopp, has rightly brought criticism and questions. The language used and sentiments expressed are grim on several levels.

A former Nottinghamshire country cricketer has been suspended by his employers after allegedly appearing in the video in which Premier League referee David Coote called former Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp a “c***” and “f****** arrogant”.

Ben Kitt, a former cricketer, is being investigated by his employers for the video in which referee insults Jurgen Klopp.

The controversy surrounding suspended Premier League referee David Coote has dominated headlines this week. Gary Neville has condemned the video appearing to involve suspended referee David Coote but believes the official isn’t ‘anti-Liverpool’.

Premier League referee David Coote is facing a potential loss of over £1million after seemingly being caught on video making an X-rated rant about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The 42-year-old official has been suspended pending investigation by both the PGMOL and FA following the emergence of footage,