PGMOL referee David Coote has hit back at allegations about his conduct this week.
The ref is now being accused of discussing the booking of a player BEFORE he refereed a game five years ago.
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Per The Sun, Coote had a text exchange with a friend during which he suggested that a Leeds player would be booked.
He referenced Leeds star Ezgjan Alioski, who did get a yellow card in the 18th minute.
In a statement, Coote said: “I strongly refute these false and defamatory allegations.
“Whatever issues I may have had in my personal life, they have never affected my decision-making on the field.
“I have always held the integrity of the game in the highest regard, refereeing matches impartially, and to the best of my ability