The 42-year-old referee's contract has been terminated with immediate effect due to a serious breach of discipline by the PGMOL. Shortly after the video controversy ended, the British Professional Refereeing Company (PGMOL) officially announced on Tuesday (9), in view of the serious violation of discipline, Big Gut's contract has been terminated immediately, the 42-year-old card has the right to appeal to the higher level.
In a statement, PGMOL made it clear: "After a thorough investigation, I have decided to terminate my contract with Daggett with immediate effect. His behavior has seriously violated the terms of the contract. Nonetheless, PGMOL will defend Dagout's legal rights and he has the right to appeal the outcome of this contract termination." It is worth noting that Dagut witnessed Liverpool beat Ashton Villa 2-0 in the Premier League match a month ago, which was also his last enforcement assignment in the Premier League.
Looking back, two videos circulated online last month revealed Big Gut's private insults to the Liverpool leader four years ago, showing him using insulting language such as "German X-man" and "Liverpool are shit". The video also showed him allegedly snorting powdered drugs in a hotel during this summer's Europa League enforcement. In addition, five years ago, he had in the English Premier League "preview" yellow card to Leeds United players news also resurfaced, this action has provoked the public on the fairness of law enforcement questions.
