Former Premier League referee Chris Foy examines decisions from the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two; analysis ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out publicly as gay. “I’m gay and I have struggled with feeling proud of being ‘me’ over a long period of time,” said Coote, 42. The former referee ...

In his first interview since being sacked he talked about the challenges of his work schedule, the abuse he received as a referee and his "struggles dealing with hiding" his sexuality.

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.

"Finally, I want to thank everyone who has supported me recently, in particular my family, friends, former ... a referees' liaison officer, training referees, before he got onto the Premier League.

The referee for Chesterfield’s visit to league leaders Walsall is a former prison officer who made Premier League history.

The former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and has discussed the situation regarding his sacking. The 42-year-old was fired in December by the Professional Game Match ...

He was dismissed by referees body Professional Game Match ... has not been an active out gay footballer playing in the Premier League. Former international rugby referee Nigel Owens, who came ...