Mike Dean faces an uncertain future as a VAR official after spending two months without being appointed to oversee a Premier League match.
Dean is one of the most familiar faces in refereeing, having taken charge of 560 Premier League games over a 22-year period. He retired from refereeing last summer and became a dedicated video assistant referee, based in Stockley Park.
The 54-year-old often courted controversy during his time on the pitch, having dished out 114 reds and 2,046 yellow cards during his career. And that reputation has stayed with him this season, despite simply being tasked with reviewing decisions and advising the on-field referee.
