Former Premier League official Mike Dean sparked outrage earlier this week when he suggested he would play 'mini-games' while refereeing top-flight games
Mike Dean backtracks on bombshell referee claims in live Sky Sports interview
Former Premier League official Mike Dean sparked outrage earlier this week when he suggested he would play 'mini-games' while refereeing top-flight games
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13:23, 05 Sep 2026Updated 13:23, 05 Sep 2026
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The former Premier League referee caused a furore after comments that he would play mini-games while refereeing ‘as a laugh’
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDean was accused of unprofessionalism and undermining the integrity of the game…
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has made a startling revelation over the antics he engaged in during professional…
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean defends his career after backlash over comments about playing 'secret games' while…
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Controversial retired official Mike Dean's comments about his time as a Premier League referee has led to a strong reaction from…
