Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he ‘isn’t proud’ to be named by Mike Dean as the most intimidating manager he has ever dealt with.
Dean is retiring at the end of the season having spent 22 years as a top-flight referee. The 55-year-old is one of the most famous officials to ever grace the Premier League and has been involved in some of the most iconic moments in the history of the league – both good and bad.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Dean recalled some of the highlights of his career before labelling Wenger as the most intimidating coach due to how he always wanted the very best for his club. Told of the news on beIN Sport, the Frenchman laughed: “Is somebody behind me? Are you making jokes tonight?