Fans call for investigation into Premier League refs after Mike Dean reveals their 'minigames' of deliberately not blowing the whistle for 25 minutes or refusing to leave the centre circle - but senior officials cast doubt over claims

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean, 58, who retired in 2023 after over 20 years of top-level officiating, has revealed that referees played so-called 'minigames' during matches, including deliberately not blowing the whistle for 25 minutes or refusing to leave the centre circle. The claims have prompted fans to call for a formal investigation into Premier League officiating. However, senior football officials have cast doubt on Dean's allegations.