Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.

David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory comments about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has come out publicly as being gay and said that hiding his sexuality contributed to the behaviour that led to his dismissal.

The official said earlier this week that struggles with his sexuality contributed to the ‘really poor choices’ that led to his sacking