Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 3 Sept 2026
PGMOL Respond to Mike Dean's 'Mini-Games' Claim
Former referee Mike Dean's admission of playing 'mini-games' during matches sparks PGMOL reaction.
M. Dean
player
Who
Mike Dean
What
Claimed he played 'mini-games' while refereeing
Reaction
PGMOL have responded
What happened. Mike Dean claimed he played 'mini-games' while refereeing Premier League matches, prompting PGMOL to react.
- Calls for Mike Dean to be investigated.
- PGMOL have now had their say on the matter.
The controversy could lead to further scrutiny of Dean's refereeing career.
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