Eagle-eyed fans convinced they've uncovered 1 of Mike Dean's controversial games
EAGLE-EYED fans are adamant they have found a Premier League clash where referee Mike Dean amused himself by playing mini-games.
TL;DR
- Fans suspect former referee Mike Dean admitted to playing 'mini-games' during Premier League matches.
- The 2016 game between West Brom and Manchester United is identified as a potential instance.
- In that match, Dean allegedly did not blow his whistle for the first 19 minutes.
- Juan Mata was sent off in the match, which West Brom won 1-0.
- Premier League clubs are reportedly investigating Dean's past performances.
- Dean has released a statement asserting he always applied the laws of the game to the best of his ability and aimed to let the game flow.
- Officiating chiefs are skeptical of Dean's claims, believing he may have been playing to the audience.