Former referee David Coote admits to creating an indecent image involving a child

Referee David Coote is currently facing serious legal proceedings and has now admitted to creating an indecent image involving a child.

Details: According to reporter Sam C, the 43-year-old referee has pleaded guilty, and the court has granted conditional bail ahead of sentencing on December 11. He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court this morning.

Reminder: This is not Coote’s first controversy. In June 2025, the Football Association charged him with an “aggravated breach” of regulations over comments he made about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.

Coote was also dismissed in December 2024 after a video surfaced on social media showing him making offensive remarks about Klopp. He received an eight-month suspension for those comments.