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.

Mike Dean
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Dean in 2016
Full nameMichael Dean
Born2 June 1968 (aged 57)
Wirral, England
Domestic
YearsLeagueRole
?–1997England Northern Premier LeagueReferee
1995–1997England The Football LeagueReferee
2000—2022England Premier LeagueReferee
2022—England Premier LeagueVAR
International
YearsLeagueRole
2003–2013FIFA listedReferee

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.


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