But he did admit constant social media scrutiny has piled extra pressure on referees in rugby league, as well as football. “I had a fake account before I even went on Twitter,” Thaler recalled.

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"PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete." Coote was the referee for Liverpool's win over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday night. Liverpool have declined to comment.

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Given the abuse referees are often subjected to and the struggles women face within the game, it would be easy to assume Welch’s experiences in men’s football were fraught with difficulties.

The clip, which emerged on social media on Monday, appears to show the referee discussing the Merseyside club while sitting on a sofa with a second individual. In it, he appears to brand Liverpool ...