Dean recording could be vital
I EXPECT Mauricio Pochettino to be charged by the FA for his behaviour towards referee Mike Dean — and the recording of their exchange could be used in evidence. Pochettino was angered with the award of a corner which led to Burnley’s opening goal and, perhaps, by something Dean said — at least judging by the reaction of the Spurs boss. I have known Dean for a number of years and I am confident he would have said something in reaction to the manager’s outburst after the final whistle. However, managers know that they should not behave like this in front of cameras. Such confrontations normally occur 30 minutes after the match in the referees’ dressing room. It is important to remember that, in light of unfounded allegations made against me by John Mikel Obi after a Chelsea v Manchester United match in 2012, referees are now recorded during Premier League matches. We will see what that reveals.