Ex-Premier League ref Dean sparks outrage as he admits 'having a laugh' and playing 'secret games' in matches

Under-fire former Premier League ref Dean forced to issue statement after furious backlash over 'mini-games' bombshell

Dean insists he refereed 'properly and professionally' after podcast claims

Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?

Dean sparks refereeing controversy‚ Liverpool head to Ipswich‚ WSL kicks off and more

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

Dean appears to blow whistle on himself over in-match game claims

I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean

Football fans are calling for former referee Mike Dean to be investigated over his admission that he used to play 'minigames' when officiating Premier League matches. Dean‚ 58‚ retired from refereeing in 2023 after over 20 years of officiating at the highest level in English football. Now that the dust has settled on his professional career in the game‚ Dean has admitted to playing a game where he would see how long he could go without blowing his whistle during Premier League matches.

Dean Windass' heartbreaking health diagnosis and tear-jerking plea to Wrexham son Josh

Fernandes red card incident in Man Utd clash leaves Dean furious at 'scared' referees

WATCH: Dean Huijsen bullet header makes the points safe for Real Madrid

Liverpool ready to drop £60m on La Liga star Richard Hughes knows well

Everton stars feature in new World Cup book drawn by artist inspired by Dixie Dean

Dean Windass has opened up on his fears his children will make the same mistakes he made ahead of the death of his father‚ with the former Hull City legend revealing that their falling-out is so severe he does not even know where his son Josh lives. In an appearance on Daily Mail Sport podcast Whistleblowers‚ the retired professional - who has been vocal about his previous struggles with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts - detailed the row he had with his father five months before he died after suffering a heart attack. Windass last month shared a public birthday message to Wrexham star Josh begging him to 'get in touch' and admitted that it was 'hard' not speaking to either of his sons.

Harlee Dean breaks silence after non-league transfer and says 'I'd love to go back'

Dean Windass BEGS son Josh to contact him on birthday ahead of huge Wrexham FA Cup clash

Dean Windass makes heartfelt plea to son Josh on birthday ahead of Wrexham FA Cup clash

Inside Dean Windass' relationship with son Josh after Wrexham star's startling admission

Dean Windass makes feelings clear as son Josh linked with shock Wrexham exit

EXCLUSIVE! Dean Shiels enters next Morton manager race as search for Dougie Imrie successor continues

Ryan Reynolds given ludicrous Wrexham transfer suggestion by Dean Saunders

WATCH: Dean Huijsen brings Real Madrid level against Elche

Ex-ref Dean backs Rooney's Man Utd conspiracy theory over Man City's 2012 title win

Dean Huijsen says Vinicius Jr and Lamine Yamal are "criticised too much" by the media

‘You've made a huge fuss over it' - Real Madrid star hits back at press over Vinicius Junior coverage

Dean Huijsen rejects Anfield factor and responds to Liverpool transfer claim - 'Just a pitch'

EXCLUSIVE! Dean Shiels reveals his burning management hunger and how resilience from losing eye has driven him on

‘The situation is completely..' - Journalist drops Marc Guehi bombshell amid Liverpool interest

Real Madrid confirm Dean Huijsen injury - El Clasico availability revealed

Huge blow for Real Madrid as Dean Huijsen is "diagnosed with a muscle injury"

Dean Huijsen's agent makes Liverpool transfer snub claim after £50m deal - 'Easy decision'

Dean Huijsen's agent makes honest Newcastle United transfer revelation before £50m Real Madrid move

Xabi Alonso gives pointed response to Dean Huijsen red card suspension controversy

Real Madrid lose appeal over Dean Huijsen red card - suspension stands

Former Wrexham boss shares 'crazy' rumour he's heard about Ryan Reynolds era

Dean Saunders exclusive: Wirtz and Kerkez will prove themselves at Liverpool

“Good image for Spanish football” - Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen reacts to suspension decision

Alisha Lehmann shows off jaw-dropping football skills while wearing tiny bikini

Real Madrid lose red card appeal despite Referees Committee backing

Real Madrid optimistic as Dean Huijsen red card appeal submitted

Real Madrid edge Sociedad after Dean Huijsen red card

Xabi Alonso ‘unconvinced' by referee as Dean Huijsen faces suspension

Kylian Mbappe heroics saves Madrid despite Dean Huijsen red

Huijsen sees red as Oyarzabal pounces on Madrid lapse

WATCH: Dean Huijsen sent off as Real Madrid reduced to 10 men against Real Sociedad

Dean Huijsen - not Trent - is Madrid's best summer signing

“Now everyone recognises me” - Dean Huijsen reacts to first months at Real Madrid

Real Madrid Player Ratings: Kylian Mbappe and Dean Huijsen headline against Osasuna

Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso makes call on Dean Huijsen replacement against Paris Saint-Germain

Xabi Alonso has three options to replace Dean Huijsen for Real Madrid-PSG showdown

Real Madrid's £50m defender Dean Huijsen: The car crash‚ cultures and country that made him

Dean Huijsen: Xabi Alonso's new 'centre-halfback' revelation

“He has a lot of good ideas” - Dean Huijsen expresses delight at working with Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid

"They played a great game‚ we shouldn't underestimate any opponent"

Xabi Alonso reacts to Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid debuts

Dean Huijsen makes transfer admission at Real Madrid unveiling after Liverpool interest

New Real Madrid signing Huijsen ‘very grateful' to Mourinho

Real Madrid unveil £50m Dean Huijsen and reveal his shirt number ahead of Club World Cup - with Trent Alexander-Arnold set to follow suit

Real Madrid present Dean Huijsen: ‘When they called‚ I didn't think about other teams'

Dean Huijsen reveals 2025 Real Madrid move was not planned

Tranent hero Dean Brett swaps Benidorm for Broadwood as he chases Junior Cup glory

Nottingham Forest hero STEVE BAINES on his unique and hilarious double life as player and referee - as he reveals which 'LEG-SNAPPER' challenge escaped notice this season

How much does Dean Huijsen earn at Bournemouth?

Everton could take a transfer chance on young star who plays like £50m Real Madrid man Dean Huijsen

How Real Madrid won the race to sign Dean Huijsen - beating Arsenal‚ Liverpool‚ Chelsea and more

Bournemouth eye ex-Real Madrid academy product as Huijsen replacement

Dean Windass: 'I want to shed light on my experiences and help the public'

Non-League Manager of the Year Dean Brennan explains Barnet's success in the National League

Dean Windass opens up on his biggest regrets‚ dementia diagnosis and Wembley heroics - after releasing new brutally honest...

Chelsea identify £46m Dean Huijsen alternative after losing Real Madrid battle

So your club didn't land Dean Huijsen this summer. Who should they target instead?

Liverpool identify Dean Huijsen alternative after losing out to Real Madrid

Chelsea accelerate £40m transfer plan to sign Arsenal target as Dean Huijsen joins Real Madrid

'Sore loser' Pep Guardiola confronts Dean Henderson after Crystal Palace upset Man City

Sergio Ramos sends message to Real Madrid new boy Dean Huijsen

Huijsen gets Sergio Ramos' seal of approval ahead of Madrid move

Mourinho was right about Huijsen‚ Juventus wrong

Ancelotti welcomes Huijsen at Real Madrid: ‘Excited'

Real Madrid sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for a club record deal

Arsenal and Chelsea handed Dean Huijsen transfer blow as £50m agreement confirmed

Real Madrid sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen for £50m

Bournemouth release Dean Huijsen statement as £50m transfer officially confirmed

Real Madrid CONFIRM £50m signing of Dean Huijsen as Spanish giants beat SIX other clubs to Bournemouth defender including...

Bournemouth release Dean Huijsen transfer statement as £50m deal completed for Newcastle target

OFFICIAL: Huijsen makes €58m move to Real Madrid

Real Madrid's £50million signing‚ Dean Huijsen - his story‚ his style and why Juventus let him go

Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen agrees £50m Real Madrid transfer

“90% complete” - Real Madrid close to third signing after Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen

Chelsea make final Alejandro Garnacho Man Utd transfer verdict as Dean Huijsen arrives in London

Real Madrid agree £50 million deal for Dean Huijsen

Bournemouth's Huijsen set to pen five-year deal with Real Madrid

Dean Huijsen agrees terms with Real Madrid ahead of £50m move from Bournemouth as defender completes first part of his medical

Real Madrid agree £50m Huijsen deal with Bournemouth

Dean Saunders exclusive: Nunez must leave Liverpool; but Watkins and Aston Villa?

Arsenal transfer news LIVE - Anthony Gordon stance‚ Dean Huijsen alternative and Gyokeres move

Andoni Iraola makes shock admission over Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid transfer links

Real Madrid stance on William Saliba revealed after Dean Huijsen transfer

Florian Wirtz and Dean Huijsen interest shows big change as Liverpool transfer plan emerges

Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid transfer can hand Liverpool dream Ibrahima Konate scenario