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SHAMED ref David Coote was seen yesterday for the first time since he was sacked.

The 42-year-old wore a hoodie and tracksuit bottoms for a visit to the gym.

David Coote, former Premier League referee, seen at a gym.
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Shamed ref David Coote was seen yesterday for the first time since his sacking, as he was pictured heading to the gymCredit: BackGrid
David Coote, former Premier League referee, seen at a gym after his dismissal.
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The loss of Coote’s career is set to cost the glum-looking ref £1m over the next few years in loss of earningsCredit: BackGrid
Referee David Coote holding a yellow card.
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Referees body, The PGMOL sacked Coote on Monday after probing his rants and drug use, based on evidence from The SunCredit: PA

Despite having no games to officiate, Coote enjoyed a weights and cardio session.

Coote has been lying low near his Midlands home since a video emerged of him calling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a “German c***”.

He was then filmed snorting white powder at Euro 2024.

Referees body the PGMOL, who examined evidence provided by The Sun, sacked him on Monday following a probe into his sweary rants and white powder abuse.

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The Sun also told how he allegedly arranged a drugs party during Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City on October 30.

Coote was then the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to order.

A separate independent Football Association investigation is ongoing.

The loss of Coote’s career is set to cost him £1m over the next few years in loss of earnings.

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Person using rolled-up bill to snort a white substance.
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The top-flight ref was filmed snorting white powder at Euro 2024
David Coote, former Premier League referee, seen at a gym.
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The former ref was looking glum as he made his way to and from the gym sessionCredit: BackGrid
David Coote leaving a gym after being dismissed from his position as a Premier League referee.
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Despite having no games to officiate, the 42-year-old enjoyed a weights and cardio sessionCredit: BackGrid
David Coote, former Premier League referee, seen at a gym after his dismissal.
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Coote sent messages arranging a drugs party in a Travelodge for after a cup game between Tottenham and Manchester CityCredit: BackGrid
David Coote, former Premier League referee, seen for the first time after dismissal, walking near a gym.
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Coote has been lying low near his Midlands homeCredit: BackGrid
David Coote getting out of a car.
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The shamed ref, seen here getting into his car after his gym outing, has also been the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to orderCredit: BackGrid
Moment scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote snorts white powder in shocking video during Euro 2024
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