Mike Dean

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Premier League referee to retire at end of season but likely to continue as VAR official (unknown)

Mike Dean has been a Premier League official since 2000 and has gone on to referee 553 matches in total, issuing 114 red cards in the process; famous for ...

Former Premier League referee Peter Walton wrote in The Times: "He's not a guy who chases the big time; the big time comes to Mike Dean." After 22 years as a Premier League referee, which included two FA Cup final appearances, the avid Tranmere Rovers fan is stepping down to allow the next generation of elite match officials the chance to emulate his career in the middle. Premier League referee Mike Dean will retire at the end of the 2021/22 season but is likely to continue as a full-time VAR official.

Mike Dean is a huge favourite to make 'I'm A Celebrity' appearance (unknown)

Reports in the Telegraph on Monday claimed Dean, 53, is in negotiations to hang up his boots and move into the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) booth ahead of ...

Mike Dean set to quit Premier League refereeing after 22 years (unknown)

Dean is in talks with the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL), the governing body, over a move to become a permanent video assistant referee from the ...

"Mike is a character, and he does things that come naturally to him. He doesn't have to work at his body language, his facial expressions or his one-liners, and he uses that to good effect. He has taken charge of two FA Cup finals (in 2008 and 2011).

Mike Dean Is Huge Favourite To Appear On This Year's 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' (unknown)

Premier League referee and Tranmere Rovers fan Mike Dean is an early favourite to be included in this year's 'I'm A Celebrity.

And when asked if he sings "the referee's a w***er" at games, he responded: "I have a few times, yeah. It kind of comes out I enjoy what I do. I love a step-over. "I do come across like a showman,'' he said. "If the ball comes towards me I will let it go through my legs. so does that mean Dean will bring a red card with him to Australia?

Twitter reacts to Mike Dean retiring from football (unknown)

While footballers and managers grab all the hype and fame, the officials often get left behind. Despite holding the power of turning a team's fortunes ...

📝 – Mike Dean is set to step down as a referee at the end of the season. Going by reports, Dean is all set to hang up the whistle this season, a year later than his planned retirement last year. Another addition to that list is English Referee Mike Dean, and unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. 🤪 Tottenham have benefitted from the most red cards given out by Mike Dean in the Premier League since the 2009/10 season (8 to their opponents) pic.twitter.com/2uwUCT3nQy— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) March 21, 2022 He will instead be a video assistant referee. Despite holding the power of turning a team’s fortunes upside-down, you’ll rarely hear referees be household names.

Mike Dean’s retirement ‘10 years too late’, Neil Warnock claims (unknown)

The former Middlesbrough manager has taken a light-hearted parting shot at the retiring referee.

“It’d be lovely for me to watch him from afar with all of these other managers in the studio. Warnock says he would love to watch footage of Dean making VAR decisions on TV in real-time. “He almost does things in a game to put himself out there when he doesn’t have to.

Man City told ex-Fifa official's verdict on 'surprise' Mike Dean news (unknown)

Football Insider has been told by Keith Hackett his verdict on "surprise" Mike Dean news announced live during Man City game.

“People say the Championship is not good, it’s got to get sorted. “I hope now he gets into a VAR panel role. He’s obviously been a loyal servant but age catches up, he’s 53.

'Showman' Mike Dean's top moments featuring bum slaps and that Spurs celebration (unknown)

Iconic Premier League referee Mike Dean is set to retire at the end of this season to take up a role as a full-time video assistant referee.The 55-yea.

“I do come across like a showman. “I love the club. Dean said: “I walk out, without being arrogant – there is a touch of arrogance and I know there is – but it’s also a lot of confidence in myself because I believe in my ability. The man himself told Sky Sports: “I think it was just a long, long season and luckily we got over the line in the end in the final. “When it’s gone in the back of the net I’ve just gone ‘that will do me’ but I’ve pointed to the centre circle and didn’t realise I was doing it that much until it showed it on the screen and one official said ‘have a look at the TV’. “I’ve played on and you don’t play on when it’s in the box because its either a pen or you don’t do nothing.

Mike Dean's four most iconic Premier League moments as legendary referee set to quit (unknown)

REFEREE Mike Dean is set to retire from on-field officiating duties at the end of the season.

Referee Mike Dean to quit at the end of the season (unknown)

Plus: Dean has refereed 553 Premier League matches and issued 114 reds - we rank his best moments in the top flight.

Referee Mike Dean to retire at end of season (unknown)

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Spurs would go on to reach the Champions League Final three months later. Brian Laws fumed: Olsson took a dive, he conned the referee. If they want me to leave, that's a different ball game."

Mike Dean Set To Retire As On Field Referee (unknown)

Premier League footballers everywhere could be rejoicing with the news that Mike Dean is set to retire from refereeing at the end of the season, ...

According to the Athletic, last year, Dean was set to join Mason in ending his on pitch career at the end of the 2020/21 season but changed his mind. After 22 years though Dean looks set to call it a day, with the Telegraph reporting that the referee will hang up his whistle at the end of the season. Premier League footballers everywhere could be rejoicing with the news that Mike Dean is set to retire from refereeing at the end of the season, though they won't be completely safe.

Dean tipped for 'I'm a Celebrity' as PL ref heads towards expected retirement (unknown)

Mike Dean is expected to retire at the end of this season, and he could well fit the bill for the ITV show 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'.Th.

I am a celebrity, therefore, I can appear on the show. Reports suggested Dean could have postponed the end of his career due to the return of fans in stadiums this campaign and in search of a more meaningful send off. Mike Dean is expected to retire at the end of this season, and he could well fit the bill for the ITV show ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’.

him ‘celebrating’ Spurs’ goal v Villa will always be gold (unknown)

Mike Dean is retiring from on-field refereeing. Him 'celebrating' Spurs' goal vs Aston Villa in 2015 is one of his most iconic moments in the Premier ...

Once you have subscribed we will use the email you provided to send you the newsletter. Once you have subscribed we will use the email you provided to send you the newsletter. Many thought he was ‘celebrating’ Spurs’ goal and you can watch it below… Full credit to him for allowing play to continue. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter email. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter email.

Warnock jokes Mike Dean is 'retiring ten years too late' and recalls chasing ref (unknown)

Neil Warnock has poked fun at Mike Dean's decision to retire as a referee, joking that it's come 'ten years too late'.The Premier League referee is ex.

I remember saying ‘can I see you after the game, ref?’ and he said yeah. Asked if he could see Dean taking a role in the VAR studio, Warnock replied: “Oh I hope so. It’d be lovely for me to watch him from afar with all of these other managers in the studio.

Warnock takes parting shot at Dean amid talk of refereeing retirement (unknown)

Mike Dean is reportedly set to bring the curtain down on his Premier League refereeing career at the end of the season - and Neil Warnock couldn't resist a ...

Warnock rips into Mike Dean amid talk of ref retiring (unknown)

EX-Premier League boss Neil Warnock reckons talk of Mike Dean retiring is 'ten years too late'.Referee Dean, 53, is considering calling it a day at th.

Mike Dean set to retire as Premier League referee after 22 years (unknown)

Mike Dean has officiated more Premier League games and dished out more red cards than any of his contemporaries but is set to call time on his on-field ...

The Wirral-born referee has gained notoriety with players and supporters alike for his unique approach to game-management, often appearing to show professional footballers a level of contempt. I've just got to try and work harder to get in the right position. But according to the Telegraph the 2021/22 season is looking to be his final, with Dean ready to call time on his on-field career. Dean oversaw the FA Cup quarter final between Manchester City and Southampton, where BBC coverage hinted it could be his final showing in the competition, having been in the middle for two finals previously. Dean was reportedly prepared to quit ahead of last summer’s European Championship, only to be convinced by PGMOL chief Mike Riley to stay on whilst the next generation of match officials built up experience. Dean has refereed 553 Premier League matches since his introduction to the top division back in 2000.

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