Ex-Premier League referee defends Mike Dean over DeAndre Yedlin and Ayoze Perez controversial incidents

Mark Clattenburg was born in Consett and is a Newcastle fan

Newcastle United's last gasp defeat at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday evening was heaped in post-match controversy as the game fell on two big decisions.

The score line was evenly poised at 1-1 following first-half goals from Diogo Jota, who scored the opener for the visitors, and Ayoze Perez.

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Then, eight minutes before the full-time, Dean had another big call to make when Perez took an elbow in the face by Willy Boly.

Claims brought suggestions that the Wolves defender should have conceded a penalty as well as being sent off himself.

However, Clattenburg, born in Consett and a Newcastle supporter himself, has jumped to Dean's defence.

"In these situations, referees will have a picture in their mind of the moment that the foul takes place," the 43-year-old said.

"Late in the second half, Boly caught Ayoze Perez in the face with his arm as he jumped for a header.

"It was not a deliberate attempt to elbow the striker. Boly was jumping naturally for the ball and Dean - who had a clear view of the incident - was right not to punish the defender."