Overview

• Coote entered his plea at Nottingham Crown Court, with the judge saying custody will be determined once the court has all required information.
• The case concerns a video seized by police in February that is reported to be Category A, the most serious classification under UK law.
• He had denied the allegation at a September hearing but changed his plea at Tuesday’s appearance.
• In court he confirmed only his name and offered no further statement.
• Previous disciplinary actions include an FA ban over a video insulting Jürgen Klopp, a UEFA suspension through 30 June 2026 linked to footage of him snorting a white powder, and his removal by the national refereeing body last December.