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Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?
Is there any evidence that former Premier League referee Mike Dean used to play mini-games during matches? BBC Sport has taken a look at the evidence.
September 4, 2026I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he would stay in the centre circle for as long as he could during a match.
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Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?
Mike Dean enjoyed a 28-year career as a professional official, stepping down from on-field officiating in 2022 Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he did not intend to "undermine the integri
bbc.co.uk•September 4, 2026
I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean
Mike Dean refereed more than 550 Premier League matches Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he used to set himself mini-challenges during matches "as a laugh". Appearing on Jamie Vardy's po
bbc.co.uk•September 3, 2026