ESPN.com · Dec 16, 2016
Wirral-born Mike Dean to referee Everton vs. Liverpool game
Don Hutchison explains the biggest problems facing both Everton and Liverpool ahead of Monday's Merseyside derby.Wirral-born referee Mike Dean is to take charge of his first ever Liverpool match in the Premier League in Monday's Merseyside derby at Everton.
Dean, who reportedly supports local club Tranmere Rovers, has also not taken charge of an Everton game since January 2006, when he sent off Everton striker Duncan Ferguson and Wigan forward Jason Roberts in a 1-1 draw. His only other Everton assignment was the club's 3-2 loss at Manchester United on Boxing Day 2003.