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Mike Dean claims he played secret games for a laugh while refereeing matches
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Mike Dean claims he played secret games for a laugh while refereeing matches
Former official says he ‘tried to stay in the centre circle’Referees’ group thought to be puzzled by remarksThe former Premier League referee Mike Dean claims he used to take part in secret challenges
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