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Mike Dean
Celebrity
Former Premier League referee with a 28-year career in officiating.
Notable Quotes
"I used to do another thing. I used to stand in the centre circle - see how long I could stay in the centre circle before I had to leave."View Story →
"I didn't want to send him up because he is a mate as well as a referee."View Story →
"Throughout my 25 years as a professional referee, I have always applied the Laws of the Game to the best of my ability."View Story →
Related Stories
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.
September 3, 2026