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2024-04-22 16:43:44 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3626E7DE3AFC0A7F96719CC6FEFBA107F36C7C232EBB4682F08F9F1033425440
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Original Note:
Mike Dean said "I didn't want to send him [Anthony Taylor] up because he is a mate", in relation to his refereeing error while on VAR duty during Chelsea v Tottenham in 2022. This indicates an lack of integrity, despite him regretting his decision and apologising. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/38255317/former-ref-dean-avoided-var-call-save-official-more-grief
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