Ex-referee Mike Dean responds after backlash over revelations on Jamie Vardy podcast
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Mike Dean addresses Premier League controversy live on TV after sparking uproar
Mike Dean has broken his silence live on television after sparking a backlash with claims that referees played "games" during Premier League matches.The official appeared on Soccer Saturday and insisted he had "no regrets" about his 25-year career, although he admitted his comments could have been expressed more carefully.Dean, 58, had told Jamie Vardy's podcast that officials would challenge themselves to delay blowing the whistle for as long a…
Mike Dean responds after backlash over his secret games while refereeing matches revelation
Mike Dean responds via social media after receiving backlash over his secret games while refereeing matches revelation. The former Premier League referee appeared on the latest episode of Jamie Vardy’s podcast, admitting he used to play secret mini-games while on the pitch. Mike Dean said: “There used to be games that we used to have “We used to say, ‘Right, we’ll kick off now, right? See how long we can go without blowing a whistle.’ A few time…
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has come as a surprise when he reveals he used to “blow the whistle” for long periods of time running matches in the foggy country's highest football league.
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