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 Wirral, England | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| ?–1997 |  Northern Premier League | Referee | |
| 1995–1997 | The Football League | Referee | |
| 2000—2022 | Premier League | Referee | |
| 2022— | Premier League | 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.