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

Mike Dean enjoyed a 28-year career as a professional official, stepping down from on-field officiating in 2022 [Getty Images]Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he did not intend to "undermine the integrity of refereeing" after claiming that he used to play mini-games to amuse himself during matches.Dean had told Jamie Vardy's podcast that he would try to go as long as possible without blowing his whistle, or stay standing in the centre circle. "We used to say, 'we'll kick off now. Righ