What happened to former referee David Coote?

David Coote, an ex-Premier League referee, is awaiting sentencing for creating an indecent image of a child.

Why was David Coote's sentencing delayed?

The sentencing hearing for David Coote was adjourned until January 8 and has not yet occurred.

PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) is the organisation that employs and manages football referees in England.

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Ex-Premier League Referee's Child Image Sentencing Delayed

11 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Sentencing for ex-Premier League referee David Coote is delayed.
Coote previously pleaded guilty to an indecent image offense.
The most serious offense carries a potential prison sentence.

Ex-Premier League Referee's Child Image Sentencing Delayed

Former Premier League referee David Coote will learn his fate in the new year, as his sentencing for creating an indecent image of a child has been adjourned.

Coote, formerly with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), changed his plea to guilty in October for the Category A offense involving a 15-year-old. This most serious classification means a prison sentence is a distinct possibility.

The hearing, originally scheduled for today at Nottingham crown court, has now been set for January 8. The judge previously cautioned Coote that the adjournment did not guarantee a non-custodial sentence, emphasizing the seriousness of the charge.

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