Fresh reports about referee David Coote centre on a Leeds United match in October 2019
Leeds United are at the centre of the latest allegations surrounding Premier League referee David Coote, according to a national newspaper. The 42-year-old booked Ezgjan Alioski during an Elland Road win over West Bromwich Albion in October 2019 and that is the decision at the heart of this fresh report.
The Sun reports Coote exchanged messages with someone about refereeing that match, including a caution for Alioski, and afterwards sent: “I hope you backed as discussed.” Coote, according to the report, denies any wrongdoing. “PGMOL board is committed to taking the appropriate action should any breach of that code be proven. David Coote remains suspended and subject to an ongoing disciplinary process by PGMOL, separate to the investigation into this matter, which will be carried out independently by the FA .A spokesperson for the FA told Sky Sports News: "These are very serious allegations and we are investigating as a matter of urgency.
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