Former referee Mike Dean says he avoided VAR call during Chelsea vs Tottenham to save official ‘more grief’
1 year, 4 months ago

Former referee Mike Dean says he avoided VAR call during Chelsea vs Tottenham to save official ‘more grief’

The Hindu  

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean said he decided not to alert a fellow official to a missed call via the VAR system during last season’s fiery match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur because he wanted to spare him “more grief”. Dean, 55, was the Video Assistant Referee during a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge last August when Spurs’ Cristian Romero pulled Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella to the ground by his hair at a corner. “I didn’t want to send him up because he is a mate as well as a referee and I think I didn’t want to send him up because I didn’t want any more grief than he already had.” Dean, who refereed more than 550 matches in the top flight and became a full-time VAR official last season, was taken off VAR duty for two months after the controversial match. I asked to take a bit of time off because it wasn’t for me.” The former whistler said the VAR role left him “dreading” matchdays.

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VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct
2 months, 2 weeks ago

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa were left outraged by the decision to disallow their goal against Bournemouth after the ball was ruled to have gone out of play in the build up. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean, having initially believed the ball had stayed in play, conceded that it was too close to call. Aston Villa were denied an early lead against …

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb
1 year, 3 months ago

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb

News 18  

Referees chief Howard Webb said steps have been taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VAR error that saw a legitimate Liverpool goal against Tottenham Hotspur disallowed. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited admitted that VAR got the offside decision wrong when Luis Diaz scored what should have been the opening goal in a 2-1 loss for the …

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 3 months ago

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal

The Hindu  

The governing body for England’s referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. RELATED | Manchester United risks early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat “We recognize standards fell short of expectations and acknowledged the error to Liverpool immediately after the conclusion of the fixture,” the …

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games
1 year, 3 months ago

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee officials involved when Liverpool was wrongly denied a goal in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur have not been included for this weekend in the list of officials released on Tuesday. The referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and …

Liverpool ask PGMOL for audio of VAR decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s goal at Tottenham
1 year, 3 months ago

Liverpool ask PGMOL for audio of VAR decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s goal at Tottenham

The Hindu  

Liverpool has reportedly asked for audio of communication between match officials during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Tottenham after it failed to overturn an incorrect decision to disallow a Luis Diaz goal. The Merseyside-based club also said it would “explore the range of options available given the clear need for escalation and resolution”. Video assistant referee Darren England and his assistant …

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat
1 year, 3 months ago

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat

The Hindu  

Video Assistant Referee officials Darren England and Dan Cook have been replaced for two games this matchweek after Liverpool wrongly had a goal disallowed in its 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The referees’ body, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, later admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and “should …

Former ref Mike Dean says Taylor ‘mate’ comment ‘blown out of context’
1 year, 4 months ago

Former ref Mike Dean says Taylor ‘mate’ comment ‘blown out of context’

The Hindu  

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean said a reference to fellow official Anthony Taylor as a “mate” had been “blown out of context”, days after saying he did not alert Taylor to a referring mistake last season to spare him “more grief”. Dean said later he did not want to send Taylor to the VAR screen to view the incident …

Mike Dean refused to send wrong decision to VAR as referee ‘is a mate’
1 year, 4 months ago

Mike Dean refused to send wrong decision to VAR as referee ‘is a mate’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Premier League referee Mike Dean said he …

Mike Dean’s VAR comments will only hurt referees – and deepen conspiracy theories
1 year, 4 months ago

Mike Dean’s VAR comments will only hurt referees – and deepen conspiracy theories

New York Times  

There is a point in Mike Dean’s latest interview, an hour-long back and forth with Simon Jordan, where he explains why his time as a dedicated VAR official with the Premier League had come to an end in the summer. “Tried it, couldn’t do it.” Oh, how Anthony Taylor — and the PGMOL — must wish Dean could learn the …

Mike Dean to leave referee’s body PGMOL this summer
1 year, 6 months ago

Mike Dean to leave referee’s body PGMOL this summer

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mike Dean is set to leave his role …

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR

Firstpost  

Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash. Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash, which United won 3-1 …

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG
2 years, 4 months ago

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG

Daily Mail  

The Premier League’s refereeing body have admitted they got two major calls wrong on a weekend of madness that saw VAR reviews blight the action on the field. Referee Andy Madley originally gave the goal, then performed a U-turn after being sent to his pitch-side monitor by VAR Jarred Gillett to study Jarrod Bowen’s coming-together with Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. …

Mike Dean admits error over hair-tug on Cucurella during London derby
2 years, 4 months ago

Mike Dean admits error over hair-tug on Cucurella during London derby

The Hindu  

Mike Dean, the Video Assistant Referee in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, said on Thursday he made the wrong call when Spurs’ Cristian Romero pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair. The foul was not given by on-field referee Anthony Taylor and Spurs profited as they scored a last-gasp equaliser to earn a point from a 2-2 draw at …

Mike Dean 'will QUIT on-field refereeing at end of the season'
2 years, 9 months ago

Mike Dean 'will QUIT on-field refereeing at end of the season'

Daily Mail  

Mike Dean is reportedly in his final season as a Premier League referee and will move into a full-time role as a Video Assistant Referee. Mike Dean will reportedly make this his last season as an on-field referee in the Premier League It has been claimed that Dean will assume a full-time position as a video assistant referee The 53-year-old …

Southampton's Ralph Hasenhuettl charged for comments about official
3 years, 3 months ago

Southampton's Ralph Hasenhuettl charged for comments about official

The Hindu  

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuettl has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for comments he made about official Mike Dean after his side's 3-1 Premier League defeat at Chelsea this month. Hasenhuettl complained about Dean, one of England's top referees, who was the video assistant referee for the game, over the decision to send off midfielder James Ward-Prowse …

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far
4 years, 1 month ago

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far

News 18  

Clear and obvious, a phrase often used when there is a debate about VAR in football. As we roll towards the halfway mark of the Premier League football season in England and as the fans slowly return to the stadiums to cheer their teams after a dreadful year away because of the Coronavirus pandemic, VAR continues to be at the …

Former referee says VAR decisions in Premier League were wrong
4 years, 6 months ago

Former referee says VAR decisions in Premier League were wrong

The Hindu  

A former referee who is assigned to provide guidance to the media on video reviews in the Premier League said that the technology got it mostly wrong during the Thursday matches. Dermot Gallagher said in his Ref Watch column for Sky Sports that Manchester United and Southampton should not have been awarded penalties, and that Tottenham should have been given …

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith blasts 'disgraceful' VAR for not overturning Manchester United penalty
4 years, 6 months ago

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith blasts 'disgraceful' VAR for not overturning Manchester United penalty

Daily Mail  

Dean Smith hit out at the 'disgraceful decision' that led to Manchester United going ahead from the penalty spot at Villa Park on Thursday night. Smith was furious that VAR upheld referee Jon Moss's decision to penalise Ezri Konsa when he collided with Bruno Fernandes, allowing the Portuguese star to put United on course for the win. Aston Villa manager …

Premier League: Vital win for Chelsea as VAR calls take center stage again; Manchester City beat Leicester
4 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Vital win for Chelsea as VAR calls take center stage again; Manchester City beat Leicester

Firstpost  

Selected in the starting XI for only the third time in the league this season, Giroud lashed home the opener inside the near post in the 15th minute after Ross Barkley had struck the goal frame London: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard made all the right calls to mastermind another win over his old coach Jose Mourinho and strike a significant …

Premier League in a 'dangerous place' with VAR, says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard
5 years, 2 months ago

Premier League in a 'dangerous place' with VAR, says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard

Firstpost  

Lampard’s Chelsea moved up to third in the league with victory on Saturday but they endured some nervy moments in the closing stages after Gerard Deulofeu converted an 80th-minute penalty for the hosts Frank Lampard believes the Premier League are setting a dangerous precedent with the use of the Video Assistant Referee after technology intervened to give Watford a late …

Referees chief Mike Riley hauled in by Premier League to discuss VAR
5 years, 4 months ago

Referees chief Mike Riley hauled in by Premier League to discuss VAR

Daily Mail  

Referees chief Mike Riley is under pressure to increase the use of VAR after being called in front of the Premier League to discuss the early-season controversies. Mike Riley was called in front of the Premier League to discuss early-season VAR controversies Riley is also under pressure from law makers IFAB to lower the bar for VAR intervention and instruct …

Standing on the Shoulder of Sterling - VAR introduction no oasis for City slickers
5 years, 5 months ago

Standing on the Shoulder of Sterling - VAR introduction no oasis for City slickers

The Hindu  

And so it begins. Kevin De Bruyne's typically immaculate throughball allowed Raheem Sterling to double the advantage for Pep Guardiola's Premier League champion and West Ham was cut to ribbons once more as David Silva and Sterling left Gabriel Jesus with a tap-in. As both teams prepared to restart, referee Mike Dean was informed Sterling – or, more accurately, the …

Furious Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino shouts in the face of Mike Dean after Burnley defeat
5 years, 10 months ago

Furious Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino shouts in the face of Mike Dean after Burnley defeat

Daily Mail  

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino had to be dragged away from referee Mike Dean after his team suffered a 2-1 defeat by Burnley at Turf Moor. Mauricio Pochettino had to be dragged away from referee Mike Dean at the end of the game As Pochettino edged closer to Dean, Spurs coach Jesus Perez decided to intervene, also telling the official what …

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