Dean grew up and lives in the beautiful Forest of Dean (Not named after him), he has a daughter and now a granddaughter.  After playing over 1000 competitive football matches, he's hung the boots up, now on weekends he is a professional sports photographer, mainly covering England rugby, Premiership and Championship football matches, loves traveling with his partner Louise, walking his boxer dog (Dave) and also sits on the committee of a charity, organising events for the local community.