SHAMED ref David Coote sent messages arranging a drugs party just before a key game where he was officiating — and even during the half-time break.
A pal said they were shocked at Coote’s behaviour around last month’s Spurs Man City Carabao Cup clash, where he was fourth official.
The 42-year-old was suspended this week for a foul-mouthed rant about Jurgen Klopp before footage emerged of him sniffing white powder in a hotel at Euro 2024.
We can now reveal that Coote tried to arrange a drugs party in a Travelodge for after the cup game at Spurs on October 30.
He booked the room at 7.38pm, just 37 minutes before the game was due to start, and sent a booking notification to someone else at 8.04pm, perilously close to kick-off.
Coote then took his spot on the touchline before messaging his pal at the break, saying “hope you’re getting ready” to meet.
The friend, who was watching the match in disbelief on the TV, told The Sun: “On the day of the game he was messaging me repeatedly and wanting a drugs party after he’d finished at Spurs.
“He didn’t book the Travelodge until just before kick-off, then sent a notification 11 minutes from the game starting. It was crazy.
“City striker Erling Haaland was on the bench, so I was watching them on TV pretty much side by side.
"And moments before and afterwards he sent me messages.
“When he messaged me at half-time I thought it was so surreal.
"Surely he should have been concentrating on the game, not arranging drugs parties.”
To Coote’s fury, the party never even happened. The pal said: “I didn’t feel like meeting up in the end so told him I couldn’t make it.
"He went mad and asked for the £73.99 total booking fee back.”
Uefa yesterday opened an investigation after we revealed footage of wide-eyed Coote snorting powder while on duty at the Euros.
He was already suspended by refs’ governing body PGMOL after he was filmed calling then-Liverpool boss Klopp a “German c***”.
The PGMOL has been approached for comment.
Nescdilmy
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It was not only Coote. Jail them all.
voedikno
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Coote has lost it. Let's start thinking of how we can have him rehabilitated. Have mercy in him
AFertfCS4704
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Too late to cry when the head is cut off. More Match Officials need to be investigated in England. Most of them officiate football matches completely outside sporting rules🤦🏻♂️
Waybeimnz
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really can't take him back in game
Coddeklruz
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that's why he always made stupid decisions Coote
Joelinhocent
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So is now you guys decided to bring to light 💡 all the secret hidings of David Coote.
fooabckmty
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look klopp was a genuine spirit, u hate him at ur detriment.....where are those that were defending this coote??? simply becos ur team was not affected, pls defend a referee using Cocain in a sports that bans players for mistakenly taking enhancers that r even prescribed sometimes....I hope he rots well!!!!!
Immaculate003
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So terrible his friend is not coming out to slander him when he's facing a travail already. With this revelation, even if he's to be considered back from his suspension, I think the drug case has put a nail on his coffin.
cewdkmrsy
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I think all the EPL refs are the same. They all take drugs, that is why you see them blowing whatever they like including the VARs. They all need to be investigated
Grinfinz
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Mehn mans snorting raw coke…
Mukaeilsuy
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They got him red handed bad company he should forget officiating forever
cohmoprstz
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Anthony Taylor is rimming
cohmoprstz
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hahaha🌶️🌶️😱😱
wozailoprz
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his friend? that's not his friend be clear
josklnrsty
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Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver need investigate.. This two referee also fully corrupt
Chilliams
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Micheal oliver next
Zuwabesz
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Anthony Taylor to be exposed soon
Jiybcikruy
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Referees should also be tested for drugs after the match like players
cj1
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😳😳😳😳😳😳DEMMM now I know what drives him around.
Diaabltyz
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He's FINISHED 💀
kueemnpu
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karma
Popilnopz
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On top of any problem I mean... They have no clue
Popilnopz
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Unfortunately coote is being made the scapegoat to take a huge fall fa making it look. Like they are on top of it.
konbckmpty
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Cancelled.
Nutalmorz
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Howard Webb wasn't a saint to this also
jamdun009
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maeabcpty
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Am eagerly and impatiently waiting for Anthony Taylor’s own version of this drug issues, he can never be innocent.
Bennoprsyz
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Referees are too sentimental in games these days. it's evident they are all drug addicts
Bennoprsyz
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They all do including most team managers
rimaknrs
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I have more reasons to believe that Michael Oliver has done more harm football than Coote
sirbodmas
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Now is becoming more clearer why many of these match officials make wrong calls while officiating. Another question ❓ should be how are they getting the fund to indulge in these nefarious activities. I hope it's not what I'm thinking ?
fembknpsy
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Go to jail.
madabtuy
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Damn Crazy world
kceecakes
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E don be for this Ref... Anthony Taylor yours is coming next