I have never heard this man's voice yet I have seen him a billion times and have known his personality for years. It's weird that referees are not allowed to talk and perhaps, if they were allowed to explain their decisions or admit mistakes, we might get on better with them, since their lack of a voice dehumanises them and makes them seem like robots.
Mike dean has spoke before about doing post match interviews, but he said he wouldn’t want to just get asked questions about bad decisions/ get abused after a game
@@nronan3 I can't obviously remember every game he's reffed, but the last 2 years it's been embarassing for him. In an end-to-end match you can clearly see he can't keep up with the match and will blow for fouls the second a player goes down, and he's usually 30-40 yards away if that. As an avid football watcher, I've never seen a ref so obvously bad at his job than Jon Moss and I'm incredibly happy he's retired.
Agreed, i do however think at times it would help the game if we had an understanding or an explanation of some decisions, might even make the game a better product with that sort of transparency. Perhaps we even see less diving and more balanced game if refs explain the thinking behind decisions. Same goes for VAR refs.
@@thesubstitutes agree 100% it doesn't have to be all through the match. Just if a free kick is given for example and the ref is talking to the captains or senior player who is questioning the decision. They can say let's listen in and see what the ref is saying.
Honestly this makes the ref more likeable. Should do this more and also should allow them to be interviewed about their decisions as it can put it into perspective to how they see it.
He actually acted more down to earth than I thought he would😂 what a legend. You won’t get this with Jon Moss or Atkinson. He’s a character on the pitch, unless so many others. And that’s what we need, besides doing his job ofc.
The FA are always scared of this stuff but I think people would be more understanding of decisions if refs were given the opportunity to explain decisions and things.
Bro this guy single handily destroyed a lot of games and got away with it. England needs punishment system for the referees in the league, just like Italy, Serie A. Can’t believe you guys praise him smh...
@@byxpelle not praise him but almost every referee in the world has made mistakes that influence games it’s human error fans would not be able to referee a game and get every decision right
Regardless of what you think about the job he does, hearing a referee talk this open and honestly and show actual personality about the experience of his position is just great to see.
Shocked to see a villa fan like yourself have a nice word about this clown. He’s done us over proper over the years especially against Man U, he’s only shown his face because he loves the attention! Every other Ref keep their dignity and retiree into the shadows. I bet if you ask him about his f*@k ups on camera he wouldn’t be so eager. One of the worst refs out there hence never getting a UCL or World Cup call.
2:50 That's exactly how I imagine referees are like 😂 We need to see more of them doing this. Doesn't have to be Interviews after the games, Just abit of interaction and fun staff like this.
Its good to see the human side of refs. I feel like a lot of people disregard how hard it must be to be a ref witgh tens of tousands of people disagreeing with your decisions regardless of whether or not you are making the right call, Mike seems like a great guy.
I was in stitches seeing the first pic of him as a caddy! I don't think any PL ref has stuck out to me as much as Mike Dean. Absolute legend and hearing him talk about "getting wrapped up in the football" shows that he was always in it for the right reasons.
@@VaeVictis96 bang on. A prime example of a referee who sacrifices the integrity of the game to be centre of attention. This game has no place for people like mike dean
Would love to see more of this. Referees are definitely thought of as people who just get let out on a weekend so it's great to know the bloke behind the whistle
I saw Mike at a Refs night in Cheltenham some years back You were absolutely superb Mike I loved it and so did my fellow refs from Bristol. Thanks for everything Mike and I wish you a wonderful retirement
Hes made mistakes but so have most refs. But one thing most refs haven’t done is been a real character on the pitch and bring some entertainment. When hes gone and people notice theres no one like him around he will be missed for sure.
@@tomasfreyrjonsson1458 that’s why I believe Mike Dean has not done a good job as a referee. At least in the last 15 years when I have been following Premier League games. He said it himself in the video, he has gotten caught up in the moment and likes to entertain during football matches. He’s not a referee that you do not notice during the match
I have some questions:1.Why did you 'hate' Arsenal so much 2.Why did you send Wenger off at Old Trafford as he still can't know why till date? 3.Where you pained when Arsenal did the invincibles? 4.Why are you always involved in most dodgy decisions 5.Why didn't you allow Paul Tierney to come watch the VAR to be sure before making poor and costly decisions in the last North London Derby?
He is without a doubt one of the best referees the English game has ever had.. if not one of the best in the world... I met him once.. he's a lovely bloke. So polite and down to earth
As much as he winds me up on the pitch, he is a very decent referee and has got a good sense of humour, good luck for your retirement Mike, the footballing world will miss you 🥺
I do like how all the comments on this video are positive, as a collective when all’s said and done we know refs are human and deserve the credit of having that much pressure on their shoulders week in week out.
Not sure you'll ever read this Mike but as a football referee myself I must say I find you the best "match leader" around, and I hope you'll help your younger colleagues understand that football refereeing isn't just about trying to get every decision right.
I have never heard this man's voice yet I have seen him a billion times and have known his personality for years.
It's weird that referees are not allowed to talk and perhaps, if they were allowed to explain their decisions or admit mistakes, we might get on better with them, since their lack of a voice dehumanises them and makes them seem like robots.
Their taught be be robots pal
Mike dean has spoke before about doing post match interviews, but he said he wouldn’t want to just get asked questions about bad decisions/ get abused after a game
A lot of refs have said they’d do post match interviews if they were allowed. Stupid rule.
Lmao in American sports the referee talks to the audience on a speaker it’s weird tho
Good call
Mike Dean: “You can’t be laughing and joking when sending a player off you’ve gotta do it properly then”
Also Mike Dean: “off you pop”
Lewis dunk
Mike Dean needs to be held accountable
That’s just northern
@@starbuckscoffee8521 no it's not
@@liamjones9115 “off you pop” is a northern phrase
Now do one for Jon Moss. I really want to know how he passes the physical test every year.
@@nronan3 nice joke
HAHAHAHAHAHA
@@nronan3 I mean his last game he ever did in the prem the other day proves otherwise
@@nronan3 I can't obviously remember every game he's reffed, but the last 2 years it's been embarassing for him. In an end-to-end match you can clearly see he can't keep up with the match and will blow for fouls the second a player goes down, and he's usually 30-40 yards away if that.
As an avid football watcher, I've never seen a ref so obvously bad at his job than Jon Moss and I'm incredibly happy he's retired.
@@nronan3 search up West Brom v Brighton 1-0 please
Surprised one of them isn’t “is Mike Dean blind?”
@Bradley Bicknell exactly, no need to ask the obvious
🤣🤣🤣🤣
It probably was.
This is elite. 😂😂
They said that about your dad when he met your mum
We do actually forget refs are human beings. The reaction at the Tranmere match watching him just as a fan is brilliant haha
Agreed, i do however think at times it would help the game if we had an understanding or an explanation of some decisions, might even make the game a better product with that sort of transparency. Perhaps we even see less diving and more balanced game if refs explain the thinking behind decisions. Same goes for VAR refs.
@@thesubstitutes agree 100% it doesn't have to be all through the match. Just if a free kick is given for example and the ref is talking to the captains or senior player who is questioning the decision. They can say let's listen in and see what the ref is saying.
@@thesubstitutes ref watch is about as good as you will get atm. 11:30am every monday. defo watch it. about post match interviews, blame ifab.
Forgetting that the ref is human show a pretty big lack of empathy.
@@thelittleowl1 I'm at work bro
Honestly this makes the ref more likeable. Should do this more and also should allow them to be interviewed about their decisions as it can put it into perspective to how they see it.
he ain’t likeable he’s a stupid div. stupid bastard putting it on for the cameras.
Love him or hate him,
Mike Dean is inevitable
one of the worst referees
Love him or hate him. hes such a humble and down to earth guy. I hope the best for him in his retirement
He's not... he's got that fake humility going on. Probably a brexiter and a boris johnson apologist as well.
He’s not down to earth at all he’s v theatrical on the pitch anyone can turn it off for an interview
this being one of the top comments was so predictable lmao
@@manusiaganteng2753 He's a scouser
@@manusiaganteng2753 how do you know all that from if he chooses to play an advantage or not? 😂
The way he actually remembers EVERY moment is admirable!
He actually acted more down to earth than I thought he would😂 what a legend. You won’t get this with Jon Moss or Atkinson. He’s a character on the pitch, unless so many others. And that’s what we need, besides doing his job ofc.
The FA are always scared of this stuff but I think people would be more understanding of decisions if refs were given the opportunity to explain decisions and things.
Smiling throughout this interview. What a legend Mike was, really gonna miss him
i ain’t...worst referee for arsenal
Bro this guy single handily destroyed a lot of games and got away with it. England needs punishment system for the referees in the league, just like Italy, Serie A.
Can’t believe you guys praise him smh...
@@byxpelle not praise him but almost every referee in the world has made mistakes that influence games it’s human error fans would not be able to referee a game and get every decision right
I won't
Everyone wanted to know about the Spurs goal 😂😂😂😂
I didn't!
What Spurs goal?
@@OnEdgeGaming-82 😐
as united fan he makes me sad a lot of times
Nobody knows what Spurs goal you are talking about 😂
Regardless of what you think about the job he does, hearing a referee talk this open and honestly and show actual personality about the experience of his position is just great to see.
Shocked to see a villa fan like yourself have a nice word about this clown. He’s done us over proper over the years especially against Man U, he’s only shown his face because he loves the attention! Every other Ref keep their dignity and retiree into the shadows. I bet if you ask him about his f*@k ups on camera he wouldn’t be so eager. One of the worst refs out there hence never getting a UCL or World Cup call.
2:50 That's exactly how I imagine referees are like 😂 We need to see more of them doing this. Doesn't have to be Interviews after the games, Just abit of interaction and fun staff like this.
Yeah. That’s what referees are like. Worst people ever
@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 Shush.
Lies again? MILF DIVISION
@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 no ref no game
Its good to see the human side of refs. I feel like a lot of people disregard how hard it must be to be a ref witgh tens of tousands of people disagreeing with your decisions regardless of whether or not you are making the right call,
Mike seems like a great guy.
NEVER change Mike Dean! I will miss him, what a character.
I was in stitches seeing the first pic of him as a caddy! I don't think any PL ref has stuck out to me as much as Mike Dean. Absolute legend and hearing him talk about "getting wrapped up in the football" shows that he was always in it for the right reasons.
Love him or hate him we’ll all miss Mike Dean when he retires, the only referee with great personality that’s ready for a laugh.
Why are you speaking for everyone? You’re not the overriding opinion. I certainly won’t miss him
I’ve seen much more iconic referees come and go, I can safely say I won’t miss Mike Dean.
@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190he’s amazing
ive watched my team lose multiple games they should have won because mike dean made incorrect decisions, good riddance
@@VaeVictis96 bang on. A prime example of a referee who sacrifices the integrity of the game to be centre of attention. This game has no place for people like mike dean
Would love to see more of this. Referees are definitely thought of as people who just get let out on a weekend so it's great to know the bloke behind the whistle
I saw Mike at a Refs night in Cheltenham some years back You were absolutely superb Mike I loved it and so did my fellow refs from Bristol. Thanks for everything Mike and I wish you a wonderful retirement
Should've asked him "what's the most beautiful goal you witnessed" as well
Never a dull moment with Mike . Brilliant 👏🏻
They did him dirty with the first question lol
He does millions of fans dirty almost weekly so it’s all good.
@@alvstar84 I agree
Hes made mistakes but so have most refs. But one thing most refs haven’t done is been a real character on the pitch and bring some entertainment. When hes gone and people notice theres no one like him around he will be missed for sure.
What?! Man united fans won't miss him. We lost a lot of games because of him
He’ll be gone and forgotten
He’s the referee mate, not the local clown. If he does a good job you’ll hardly notice him.
@@moe.moe.codgamer5125 Anthony taylor needs to retire too
@@tomasfreyrjonsson1458 that’s why I believe Mike Dean has not done a good job as a referee. At least in the last 15 years when I have been following Premier League games. He said it himself in the video, he has gotten caught up in the moment and likes to entertain during football matches. He’s not a referee that you do not notice during the match
Mike Dean: “Any fat ones”
That is hilarious 😆
Surprised the PL haven't gone woke and cancelled him or Kick it Out have not released a statement.
Wayne Shaw 🤣🤣
@@ttube111 😂😂😂😂😂😂
"for some reason QPR gave the ball back to them".. Rooney's suspicion was right!!
Thanks for this precious video sky sports, thanks and congratulations mike dean for such a wonderful career.
He finally had his own offpitch show, all about him 😂🤣😂
what a down to earth guy he is
More than a referee. In service for sportsmanship. Legend
What a great personality and servant. Hope whatever game he refs he gets a huge send off from the fans
We shall miss u michael
You can even hear that Mike Dean was Surprised That QPR for Some Reason Gave the Ball away
"The goals come from my advantage " could not agree more Mike. As a United fan the goals we conceded tend to come from your "advantage"
watching this the day after championship sunday, city came back again from 2-0 down. i hate city but the comeback was amazing to watch
"no one will ever win the league like that again" literally on his last day of refereeing, City do it again in amazing fashion, love this league
Not quite the same but yeah
A legend. Have a great retirement Mike Dean
Watched him thousands of times on the telly gonna actually miss him when he retires 😅
On the telly 🤣🤣
Legend
Love him or hate him, we will definitely miss this guy and his antics
I won’t as a chelsea fan
i won't as an arsenal fan
Mike Dean great ref , live from Ireland.
This guy singlehandedly ruined every fanbase's day in the Premier League atleast 10 times over the course of his career 😂😂😂
Never met him or seen interviews with him, but it feels like I have known him all my life
Mr Hollywood is actually quite humble
Absolutely legend
absolute legend. very sad to see him go
We canno replace him😭😭
Absolute hero
Legend Mike Dean! Happy retirement
I'm glad he had the same reaction to QPR giving the ball straight back as I did
oh he's more famous than most of the referee out there! that's his achievement!
I have some questions:1.Why did you 'hate' Arsenal so much
2.Why did you send Wenger off at Old Trafford as he still can't know why till date?
3.Where you pained when Arsenal did the invincibles?
4.Why are you always involved in most dodgy decisions
5.Why didn't you allow Paul Tierney to come watch the VAR to be sure before making poor and costly decisions in the last North London Derby?
@Jordan Reynolds Go and rewatch the game that ended their unbeaten run and answer the question by yourself
United traumatised you that hard eh?
Another question why didn't he send off szczesny during the league Cup final in 2011 🤫
He sent Wenger off as he kicked a water bottle, which certainly at the time was an offense that would get a manager/coach sent off
So glad he's retiring
Actually really respect this.
RIP Mike dean. Nice knowing you.
He is without a doubt one of the best referees the English game has ever had.. if not one of the best in the world... I met him once.. he's a lovely bloke. So polite and down to earth
I feel like because you met him and liked him you've let that determine his ability as a ref for you.
@@TheLunnyBear no not at all.. he's just genuinely a good referee.. simples
@@TheLunnyBear i think fans under-appreciate what makes a ref great
He’s shite
To be fair, we're human and we're not perfect,but personally I think he's one of the best referee to ever ref in the epl...
Man Utd fan?
What a wonderful man 👌
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"Love him or hate him" - how can anyone "hate" this guy - he's a lovely bloke. It's just a game people.
Because he ruins countless matches to make it all about himself
Despite some of his ref "mistakes" or so on he seems like a chill guy, respects to you Mr. Dean
I'm surprised no one asked him what age he became a Man United fan.
Can you imagine hearing someone screaming " Ref what you doing. And its mike dean screaming at you
This is the one we needed😂
We will miss him😰😰
Genuinely an awesome interview with one of best
I hope they ask him about his work on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
These are not the most Mike Dean searched questions
He’s a Legend 🤝❤️
Says who?
A leg end
@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 everyone apart from you bruv hating on Mike dean like he overcooked your sausages at a buffet or summin 😅
@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 me
I hope they push for more open refereeing by opening up microphones or at least VAR conversations
Give him a red , proper send off
As much as he winds me up on the pitch, he is a very decent referee and has got a good sense of humour, good luck for your retirement Mike, the footballing world will miss you 🥺
I may be in the minority but I actually really like Mike Dean. Think he's a good lad
Referees are only hated lol
i needed this
You can love him or hate him,but you can't ignore him. 😉😉❤️❤️
*You will be always remembered among the best along Pierluigi Collina*
I'm really going to miss him. He has been very chill this year.
What a legend
1:33 yeah, yeah, Dean.
Thank you for your service!
Mike Dean the human is wonderful
I do like how all the comments on this video are positive, as a collective when all’s said and done we know refs are human and deserve the credit of having that much pressure on their shoulders week in week out.
One more year Mike!!
Absolutely amazing refree
Very funny guy
Refs can do this but they can’t answer any questions after any game fs!
Tbf they’re probably not allowed to.
The Mike Dean show.
"To be fair." - Mike Dean
I HAVE WAITED FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR SO LONG! GOD BLESS MIKE DEAN!
Satan blessed him laright
Terrible decisions when they matter the most. That's Mike Dean.
did mike dean prank aguero doesn't even come up as a suggested search on google
Seems a nice guy, but he does love himself.
What a guy!!😂❤
Un super arbitre
This actually made me change my perspective of this dude
Not sure you'll ever read this Mike but as a football referee myself I must say I find you the best "match leader" around, and I hope you'll help your younger colleagues understand that football refereeing isn't just about trying to get every decision right.
What a guy
Firmino and Luiz dias : no look goals, passes
Mike Dean : no look cards
love him
amazing vid
So the 1st question is basically "when do we never have to see you again" lmao
A chilled-out entertainer