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Sadly Hackett, just becomes across as delusional these days.

Declan is a friend of mine. That is a fair description of his style of refereeing. Declan always puts in good solid performances and is often underrated because no one seems to understand he was actually there. Off the pitch great guy!

I disagree with 99% Hackett says.

However, he is right. They are doing too many games. I think they are suffering from burn out. I reliable source confirms my thinking on this.

I am very fortunate to have known David Coote since he was 16. He was my RDO, and helped me progress my refereeing beyond my abilities by believing in me. He has been through a tough few years.

He supported me last year at an event for the league I am involved with, when he was struggling for time with his refereeing commitments in the Euros and the Olympics.

Everything you saw in the interview with the Sun, is what David is. It was one of the bravest things I have seen a referee do to face up with his demons.

David will be a massive loss to refereeing. Hopefully there will be a sensible low key way back for him to start with.

I have refrained from posting until now. I have known David since he was 15. He is a friend, and always will be.

David had time for everyone, completely dedicated to his profession. Yes he has made serious mistakes which has cost him his profession.

Very few Referees both now and former in Nottinghamshire have a bad word for David.

Good point Leggy, take the kit outside…
You would have thought the away team would take a spare kit…

I heard from a reliable source, that he was not well respected within the ranks. I met him once at an RA meeting. I didn’t take to him which is unusual, I put this in context I have met a lot of premier league referees, and always found them thoughtful, inspiring and have empathy for other referees. It did not surprise when I heard he had left.