From celebrating Tottenham taking advantage to reaching 500 Premier League games, Mike Dean reflects on a career that has taken him from a chicken factory to one of football's most flamboyant and recognisable characters. The 500th Premier League gameDean took charge of his 500th Premier League game on January 18, 2020 as Arsenal drew 1-1 with Sheffield United at the Emirates…"I wasn't nervous as in usual pre-match nerves, there still was a game that had to be refereed. For three of those I refereed in the Football League and also worked in the chicken factory. Dean on the greensThe football pitch isn't the only playing surface Dean frequents each and every week…"I play golf quite regularly, two or three times a week. I love the job and that kind of comes out by the way I referee a game of football.

Source: Sky sports February 07, 2020 20:03 UTC