Referee Mike Dean has reportedly had threats against his life sent to his family following the 0-0 draw between Fulham and West Ham this weekend.
Dean has also asked to not be involved in a Premier League match next weekend, report The Times. Dean was strongly criticised for showing a red card to Hammers star Tomas Soucek late on in the game at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
The Czech midfielder made contact with Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic with his elbow, and after it was flagged by VAR Lee Mason, Dean consulted the pitchside monitor before giving Soucek his marching orders.
The incident appeared to look accidental, however, and West Ham manager David Moyes reacted furiously after the game. "I'm embarrassed for whoever has done VAR and
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