Mike Dean (referee)
Michael "Mike" Dean is a English former professional referee who is currently a video assistant referee primarily in the Premier League. He is based in Heswall, Wirral, and is a member of the Cheshire County Football Association.
Dean in 2016 | |||
| Full name | Michael Dean | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1968
(aged 57) Wirral, England | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| ?–1997 | Referee | ||
| 1995–1997 | Referee | ||
| 2000—2022 | Referee | ||
| 2022— | VAR | ||
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2003–2013 | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Since his appointment as a Select Group referee in 2000, Dean has officiated a number of notable matches, including the FA Community Shield and the finals of the FA Cup, Football League Cup and FA Trophy.
Mike Dean (referee) Media
Dean receives treatment after being struck by a coin during a South Wales derby in 2009.
Dean brandishing a yellow card in a match between Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion in April 2017.