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Mike Dean set to quit Premier League refereeing at end of season after colourful, record-breaking 22-year career

Mike Dean holds a number of Premier League records, including most cards and games officiated

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Mike Dean is set to step back from his role as a Premier League referee at the end of the season after 22 years.

The 53-year-old is one of the most talked about characters in the top-flight and holds the record for the most Premier League games officiated (553), most red cards (114) and most yellow cards (2,026). Dean has awarded 184 penalties during his time as a referee, also a Premier League record.

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