Mike Dean was one of the most well-known referees in the Premier League. He has been officiating top-level matches for over 20 years and refereed over 500 Premier League games. But what is he up to now?

Dean was born in Heswall, Wirral, England in 1968. He started refereeing at the age of 14 and quickly rose through the ranks. He was appointed to the Premier League in 2000 and became a FIFA international referee in 2004.

Dean is known for his calm and authoritative style of refereeing. He is also a strong disciplinarian and is not afraid to show red cards when necessary.

Dean retired from refereeing at the end of the 2021/2022 season. He is now a video assistant referee (VAR) primarily in the Premier League and is an active member of the Cheshire County Football Association.

Here are some tips for other referees on how to improve, especially around fitness:

• Get fit and stay fit. Refereeing is a physically demanding job, and you need to be in good shape to keep up with the demands of the game. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise.

• Be prepared. Make sure you know the rules of the game inside and out. Make sure you are also familiar with the teams you are officiating and the players you will be dealing with.

• Be confident. Refereeing can be a daunting task, but you need to be confident in your abilities. Believe in yourself and your decisions.

• Be consistent. Make sure you are consistent with your decisions. If you are not consistent, players and coaches will start to lose faith in you.

• Be fair. Make sure you are fair to both teams. Do not let your personal biases or preferences influence your decisions.

• Be in control. Make sure you are in control of the game. Do not let the players or coaches get the better of you.

Mike Dean is a great example of a successful referee. He has achieved great things in his career and has made a significant contribution to the game of football. He is a role model for young referees.

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