The FA is investigating an allegation that referee David Coote mentioned giving a yellow card earlier than a match.
The Solar newspaper claims Coote booked then-Leeds participant Ezgjan Alioski in a match towards West Brom in October 2019, then messaged a good friend saying: “I hope you backed as discussed.”
The Solar is reporting that Coote denies any wrongdoing.
A spokesperson for PGMOL advised Sky Sports activities Information: “The facts need to be established in light of these very serious allegations.
“We undertake a zero-tolerance method to any breach of our integrity code of conduct, which is signed by all match officers on an annual foundation. PGMOL board is dedicated to taking the suitable motion ought to any breach of that code be confirmed.
“David Coote remains suspended and subject to an ongoing disciplinary process by PGMOL, separate to the investigation into this matter, which will be carried out independently by the FA.
“We will likely be making no additional remark at this stage.”
A spokesperson for the FA told Sky Sports News: “These are very severe allegations and we’re investigating as a matter of urgency.”
Leeds are conscious of the most recent allegations however don’t want to remark at the moment.
