He has arguably been the most exciting player to never kick a ball in the Premier League - English football will be much less lively without Mike Dean in the thick of the action.
Dean is reportedly set to call it a day as a top flight referee after 22 years in the game and handing out a whopping 114 red cards, which will be a blow to fans who have been wildly entertained by his eccentric and over the top style of officiating.
The 53-year-old has made us chuckle with his bizarre facial expressions, his gesturing with players and flamboyant behaviour on the pitch.