PGMOL chief Howard Webb and Mike Dean have reached an agreement that will see the VAR retire ahead of the 2023/24 campaign
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham will all be impacted by Mike Dean's decision to step down from VAR duty which closes the curtain on 28 years in the game. VAR was rightfully criticised on numerous occasions during the 2022/23 season with numerous errors occurring most weeks in the Premier League.
The PGMOL appointed Howard Webb as its first chief refereeing officer in August 2022 in an attempt to improve the current level of VAR operation at the elite level domestically.
Despite this, several mistakes were still made with Ivan Toney's goal against Arsenal for Brentford, the decision not to award Chelsea a penalty against West Ham for a Tomas Soucek handball and Brighton's Pervis Estupinan seeing his goal wrongfully disallowed against Crystal Palace just some of the incidents facing significant scrutiny.
Now, a significant decision has been made ahead of the new campaign kicking off in less than a month with The Telegraph revealing Dean has reached an agreement with boss Webb to step down from his Stockley Park role after a season where he was found to be unsuited to VAR duties.
Dean retired as an on-pitch official last summer which resulted in him becoming a full-time VAR operator for the 2022/23 season. During his near three-decade spell in the game, Dean has provided some viral and memorable moments including his interaction with Marouane Fellaini and nonchalant yellow card delivery.
Zakclmpuz
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As a Chelsea fan,the match official I hate most is none other than Mr.Anthony Taylor.This moron's brain is permanently wired to give biased decisions against Chelsea.He should go to Saudi Arabia.Oliver is tops.By the way,where is Mark Clattenburg? I really miss him.Oh, and that baldie Italiano with eyes about to pop out!🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️
Makbdeilsu
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Better to go for this line up
Mawbikmpy
1
Nobody Can Always make right décisions with VAR.maybe the next person will be worst
Puzaorstu
2
Man U had reached an agreement with VAR OFFICIAL.
gashantalle
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Webb(Man United)reaches agreement on VAR decision set to impact Arsenal, Chelsea & SPurs
Shiryowa28122
4
pre season starts pochentino ,, please try out ma lineup we see what can come out
16jajang
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Webb needs to retire as well
Kesadlor
1
everything they do, it must be the same as uefa and fifa rules or else EPL players will have to adjust here and there 😔 very confusing 😕
Focuz95
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Man UTD will be the favorite beneficiary. Howard Webb who allowed Chicarito to score an offside goal against Cech just to have a 3-3 draw B/W Chelsea vs UTD.
Are you done talking?
bobbckpuyz
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Man UTD will be the favorite beneficiary. Howard Webb who allowed Chicarito to score an offside goal against Cech just to have a 3-3 draw B/W Chelsea vs UTD.
if a Chelsea fan is talking and never call Man u , they never start talking...
Seddekoprt
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,,Webb is united number 1
phabiano5000
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man united will benefit more in this than any other teams
yes cause we are the boss
Olilatonny95
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The reason that Chelsea been at wrong judgment with VAR is because those corrupt Web and Mike Dean who are Man u bond they always turn a blind eye on costly incidents which supposed to go in favor of Chelsea. who doesn't know Web have been robbing trams in favor or man u, same can be said about Dean. corrupt will not end until those garbage called officials are out of the game. Web and Dean shot not have anything to do with football they're a disgrace, corrupt hypocrites. The game need true sportsmen like Mr Mike Oliver a true professional that does he job with his outmost best. Oliver should be the head officials cos he doesn't favor a side.
I think it's because of that, that United hammered you 5-2 in aggregate 🤣🤣
jozacdeorz
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Chelsea wasn't even competing with Man Utd last season bro.. they were competing against Southampton to avoid the drop 🤣🤣
And that is why your team Manchester United are still lagging begins since the last 20 years
Lusdmpstuz
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Realmadrid can tell more about Micheal Oliver for that strict decision.....that's where you appreciate the work of true and well behaved referee...give us Oliver plz...
Deeadlrst
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The reason that Chelsea been at wrong judgment with VAR is because those corrupt Web and Mike Dean who are Man u bond they always turn a blind eye on costly incidents which supposed to go in favor of Chelsea. who doesn't know Web have been robbing trams in favor or man u, same can be said about Dean. corrupt will not end until those garbage called officials are out of the game. Web and Dean shot not have anything to do with football they're a disgrace, corrupt hypocrites. The game need true sportsmen like Mr Mike Oliver a true professional that does he job with his outmost best. Oliver should be the head officials cos he doesn't favor a side.
I agree bro mike olive is the referee I have ever seen
yohdiklu
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The reason that Chelsea been at wrong judgment with VAR is because those corrupt Web and Mike Dean who are Man u bond they always turn a blind eye on costly incidents which supposed to go in favor of Chelsea. who doesn't know Web have been robbing trams in favor or man u, same can be said about Dean. corrupt will not end until those garbage called officials are out of the game. Web and Dean shot not have anything to do with football they're a disgrace, corrupt hypocrites. The game need true sportsmen like Mr Mike Oliver a true professional that does he job with his outmost best. Oliver should be the head officials cos he doesn't favor a side.
Chelsea wasn't even competing with Man Utd last season bro.. they were competing against Southampton to avoid the drop 🤣🤣
kowcdenopr
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The reason that Chelsea been at wrong judgment with VAR is because those corrupt Web and Mike Dean who are Man u bond they always turn a blind eye on costly incidents which supposed to go in favor of Chelsea. who doesn't know Web have been robbing trams in favor or man u, same can be said about Dean. corrupt will not end until those garbage called officials are out of the game. Web and Dean shot not have anything to do with football they're a disgrace, corrupt hypocrites. The game need true sportsmen like Mr Mike Oliver a true professional that does he job with his outmost best. Oliver should be the head officials cos he doesn't favor a side.
Shmonny
4
Number 9 is perfect for Nunez, hopefully the new number will bring the luck and make him play better on the next season. just improve hasty mentality and correct the shots, he would be the real hunter. Good luck!❤️
wipaceikor
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Man UTD will be the favorite beneficiary. Howard Webb who allowed Chicarito to score an offside goal against Cech just to have a 3-3 draw B/W Chelsea vs UTD.
fitbdmnoty
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This yr is our yr
Andrew147
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Chelsea hmm It’s a pity
Ciuabeptu
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Chelsea is at risk now
zimbabimba
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Mike Dean couldn't rule right even in front of multiple screens with footage from numerous cameras with slow motion and etc. what about as an on field referee....
fabadkprty
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Howard Webb presence there still favoured man United.
Hinartuz
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man united will benefit more in this than any other teams
Riocdikmru
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That’s doesn’t mean there won’t be a mistake again it’s England things we know that already 😂