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Premier League officials are 'FURIOUS at Mike Dean's comments' after the former referee admitted he previously didn't step in on 'major, stupid' VAR decision

Premier League officials are furious at former colleague Mike Dean after he revealed an insiders insight into VAR decisions, according to reports.

Dean, retired from officiating duties this summer after ending his 28-year run in English football to pursue opportunities in punditry where he joined Sky's Soccer Saturday show.

Since finishing his on-field career, he has been busy with fulfilling media duties and recently revealed that he previously avoided sending Premier League referee Anthony Taylor to review a mistake in a game to prevent his 'mate' from getting extra 'grief'.

The damning claim has infuriated officials in the English top-flight amid scrutiny from the public following a difficult few years for officiating, as reported by the Mirror.