I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Summary
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean said he used to create small challenges for himself during games, like seeing how long he could avoid blowing his whistle or stay in the center circle. Some officials doubt these claims, and Dean has been involved in previous controversies about his refereeing decisions.Key Facts
- Mike Dean refereed over 550 Premier League matches before retiring in 2023.
- He said on a podcast that he sometimes tried not to blow his whistle for 20-25 minutes as a joke.
- Dean also tried staying in the center circle for as long as possible during matches.
- Some refereeing officials question the truth of these claims, which would be from before video assistant referee (VAR) technology started in 2019.
- In 2022, Dean admitted he did not use VAR to give a red card in a Chelsea-Tottenham match to protect a fellow referee.
- Dean’s career lasted 28 years, starting in 1985 and reaching the Premier League in 2000.
- He refereed important finals like the 2008 FA Cup and 2011 League Cup.
- Dean is known for making controversial statements that attract attention in the football world.
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