Overview

• Howard Webb, the referees chief, said Coote would find returning to professional officiating extremely difficult.
• Coote remains dismissed by PGMOL, banned by UEFA until June 2026, and under an eight-week FA suspension that includes mandatory education.
• Webb emphasized that seeking mental health support is a sign of strength, not weakness, given the intense scrutiny referees endure.
• PGMOL has overhauled its welfare provisions by increasing access to sport psychologists and external mental health services.
• Officials and their families now have access to support services without risking appointments or facing public backlash.