The man filmed next to David Coote in a viral anti-Liverpool video has been named as Ben Kitt, who has been reportedly suspended from his current job. The football world was left shocked this week after a clip emerged on social media of Premier League referee Coote appearing to call Liverpool ‘s**t’ and former Reds manager Jurgen Klopp a ‘German c**t’ after a match in 2020.

The man who also took part in David Coote’s controversial clips has been identified. Ben Kitt, a former Nottinghamshire cricketer, is understood to have been suspended “on full pay” following his involvement in a set of videos released on Monday.

The man filmed alongside David Coote, the Premier League referee who is facing the sack for calling Jürgen Klopp a “c---” and “f------ arrogant”, has been suspended from his job.

English Premier League (EPL) referee David Coote has been suspended pending investigation after a video went viral on social media appearing to show him making negative comments about Liverpool and the club’s former manager Jurgen Klopp.

An English Premier League referee has been suspended after a video on social media appeared to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp

Ben Kitt, a former cricketer, is being investigated by his employers for the video in which referee insults Jurgen Klopp.

The David Coote controversy has opened up the debate on referees' allegiances - with five Premier League referees already unable to officiate in Liverpool games

The English official was filmed disparaging Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp and has since been relieved of his refereeing duties until further notice.