'I would not disclose' - Mike Dean reveals David Coote text as referees react to Liverpool video

The fallout continues after David Coote's suspension by the PGMOL

Former Premier League referees Dermot Gallagher and Mike Dean have had their say on the controversy.

Footage emerged on Monday showing Coote appearing to make derogatory comments about Liverpool FC and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.

“Liverpool were s***," Coote is alleged to have said in the video."(Klopp is a) ****, absolute ****."

The referee, who took charge of the clash between the Reds and Aston Villa on Saturday, has since been suspended by the PGMOL.

Liverpool confirmed they are aware of the investigation taking place by the refereeing body and the FA and would not be commenting until its conclusion.

Gallagher has dismissed the suggestion that Coote would've been biased against Liverpool in any of his previous matches.

"I don't think any referee would go into any game without being professional," he said. "I think there's such scrutiny, not only from your bosses, but the scrutiny from the PGMOL is really immense.

"To give an example, every key match incident goes to a panel of ex-players and they vote on what they think the outcome should be.

“That's how tough it is and Coote has been involved for around nine years, so he's done enough to get to that level.

“It's a bit like climbing a mountain, it's all well and good moving up there but to stop there for nine years, you've got to have a good CV."

Dean, meanwhile, gave his verdict to Sky Sports and revealed he has actually been in contact with Coote since the video was leaked.

"As a referee you can't put yourself in that position,"

"Away from the camera you can talk amongst your friends and colleagues but you can't let someone video this and hope it's never going to come out.

"Dave is one of the quieter referees of the group to be fair. I text him yesterday. He's still a colleague in a way. Just to see how he was. He replied to me with a message I wouldn't disclose to anybody.

"He'll be devastated today. I think most of the referees will be devastated that someone has actually gone and done this video."