Modern football, and life, throw up these somewhat surreal stories every so often. The video, allegedly featuring Premier League referee David Coote and another man offering expletive-heavy views on Liverpool and Jugen Klopp, has rightly brought criticism and questions. The language used and sentiments expressed are grim on several levels.

A former Nottinghamshire country cricketer has been suspended by his employers after allegedly appearing in the video in which Premier League referee David Coote called former Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp a “c***” and “f****** arrogant”.

Premier League referee David Coote has been caught up in a fresh controversy. Coote is already under investigation by the PGMOL and the FA after a video of him allegedly making derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp went viral on the internet.

David Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL amid an investigation into a leaked video, although the referee has been praised for his handling of a recent moment in a Liverpool game.