Referee David Coote has been dismissed by the PGMOL.
An announcement from the PGMOL learn: “Following the conclusion of a thorough investigation into Coote’s conduct, his employment with PGMOL has been terminated today with immediate effect.
“Coote’s actions have been discovered to be in critical breach of the provisions of his employment contract, along with his place deemed untenable.
“Supporting Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.
“Coote has a proper to enchantment the choice to terminate his employment.”
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