Having started as a professional referee in 1993 he made his way into the Football League via the United Counties and Southern Leagues – he refereed the Conference Play-Off Final in 2006 between Halifax Town and Hereford United.
Earlier in the season Mr. Whitestone, 31 was handed charge of our trip to the Riverside Stadium – were in front of live TV camera’s the Blades succumbed to a 1-0 defeat by Middlesbrough with Kris Boyd (made his Forest debut against United last Tuesday night) netted the game’s only goal.
He had previous been match referee for the fixtures against Preston North End and Ipswich Town during the 2008/09 season when United reached the play-off final.
His previous matches involving Sheffield United are listed below;
- 25 Oct 2008 Blades 1-0 Preston NE
- 29 Nov 2008 Ipswich Town 1-1 Blades
- 22 Aug 2010 Middlesbrough 1-0 Blades
Match Officials
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Assistants: Darren Blunden & Carl Fitch
Fourth Official: Dave Bushell