Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by England referees' body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to his sexuality triggered his behaviour.

David Coote was dismissed in December after six years as an elite referee. He says he is ‘sorry’ for the actions that led to his downfall. The post Former Premier League referee, fired from his job for drug use,

Former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay in his first interview since being dismissed by PGMOL last month. The 42-year-old broke his silence in an emotional conversation with The Sun,

Follow live coverage as Fulham face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Manchester United have been sweating over the fitness of Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt ahead of their Premier League trip to Fulham.Mazraoui missed Thursday’s Europa League game against Rangers with a knock and Yoro and De Ligt both had to be substituted in that 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have been hit with a fresh batch on injury doubts heading into Sunday's clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage, with both Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt facing late fitness tests.