Ex Referee Admits He Made VAR Error Against Chelsea to Protect Friend
- Mike Dean has once again admitted to making a 'pathetic' VAR decision in a Chelseagame
- The Blues' home game vs. Tottenhamlast season was dramatic with both coaches sent off
- The real bone of contention was Harry Kane's equaliser being allowed to stand by the ref
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Retired Premier League referee, Mike Dean, has stoked controversy after he revisited a Video Assistant Referee error he made last season.
Dean was in charge of the VAR when Tottenham Hotspur visited Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the second game of the season. The teams played out to a pulsating two-all draw that was full of drama.
Kalidou Koulibaly gave Chelsea the lead in the 19th minute, marking his debut goal for the club as well before Pierre-Emile Højbjerg restored parity in the 68th minute.
Nine minutes later, Reece James thrust the Blues ahead, sparking massive celebrations on the touchline from the then-Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel.
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FootballThe German, as well as his Tottenham counterpart, Antonio Conte, had earlier been booked after they clashed over a Rodrigo Bentacur foul on Kai Havertz.
The climax of the drama came when Harry Kanegot a 90 plus 6 equaliser. Tuchel and Chelsea were aggrieved that the goal was allowed to stand despite Cristian Romero clearly pulling Marc Cucurella's hair in the penalty area.
Why Dean ignored the foulCentre referee, Anthony Taylor, awarded the goal with Dean rubberstamping the decision. He has since admitted that he made a mistake.
The 55-year-old then explained he had not referred Taylor to the screen because he did not want to give him 'any more grief.'
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