Tottenham Hotspur came from a goal down to beat Southampton 4-1 on Wednesday. However, it was referee Mike Dean who ended up being a major talking point from the encounter
Supporters of Spurs’ rival, and Arsenal fans in particular, were quick to jump to claim that Mike Dean is a Tottenham supporter after he sent off Nathan Redmond for the first time in his career, for pulling down Dele Alli in the box.
It is also important to note how Dean has affected each of Spurs’ games he has officiated in this season. He has been appointed as the referee in three of the North London outfit’s games this season, in which he has sent off a player in each match, while awarding a penalty in two of them.
Now we know why Mike Dean was actually celebrating this Tottenham goal…?https://t.co/kan99KCOxd
— Ali (@ChocMilkSheikh1) December 28, 2016
Mike Dean being the centre of attention as usual. Surely with the new rules this season thats only a booking with the penalty being given
— Tad Swar (@tadswar) December 28, 2016
Mike Dean’s third Spurs game of the season tonight. He’s issued a red card to the opposition in all 3 games and penalties in 2 of the games.
— Tad Swar (@tadswar) December 28, 2016
‘Well played son. Last 10 let’s see this one out yeah’ #COYSpic.twitter.com/t73JUu8KEe
— Mike Dean (@Dan_Couchman) December 29, 2016
Arsenal fans were also quick to poke fun at Mike Dean, as he embraced Moussa Dembele before the Belgian’s substitution.
Mike Dean got quite pissed at Spurs poor start.. so he stepped up, took control and delivered a winner pic.twitter.com/tzCUGDfOZT
— Raj_Gooner ☮ (@rudeiceman) December 29, 2016
Mike Dean is a Tottenham fan
I just confirme that today— Golden prince (@hamza_hudu) December 28, 2016
Good. How many times can he get away with doing stuff like that? Would have been sent off last night if Mike Dean weren’t a Spurs fan. https://t.co/cBOKFLizDm
— Joe Atkin (@JoeAFC_) December 29, 2016
Spuds doin the business, Mike Dean signed the ting ??pic.twitter.com/ZiAovZE2wT
— Vumi Dlamini (@V2theIzzA) December 29, 2016
The annoyance was clear to see as one Arsenal supporter also directed a jibe towards Spurs’ official Twitter handle.
Mike Dean: he’s one of their own#SOUTOT#COYS#SaintsFCvTHFC
— jim shelley (@jimshelley17) December 28, 2016
@SpursOfficial you forgot Mike Dean
— Curry Muncher (@VintageCazorla) December 28, 2016
Mike Dean is a Spurs fan.
— Ronnie Geddes (@RonnieGeddes) December 29, 2016
Love your girlfriend the way Mike Dean loves Tottenham.
— Mohamed ELNneny (@ElNnenyM) December 28, 2016