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Mike Dean claims he played secret games for a laugh while refereeing matches

The Guardian

SportsThe Guardian·Sep 3, 2026·1 min read

Mike Dean claims he played secret games for a laugh while refereeing matches

Former official says he ‘tried to stay in the centre circle’ Referees’ group thought to be puzzled by remarks The former Premier League referee Mike Dean claims he used to take part in secret challenges while officiating, including trying…

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