What a match!
It finished up 3-3 in the midweek Premier League clash between Manchester United and Newcastle at St James’ Park in a match that was full of drama.
Six goals, two penalties, numerous penalty shouts, a brace from Wayne Rooney of all people and a thunderbastard equaliser in the 11th hour all make for a very exciting match.
With such high drama, it’s not surprising that referee Mike Dean’s performance came under a lot of scrutiny. His reputation has been fairly low for his handling of the Diego Costa incident against Arsenal earlier this season and he did nothing to improve the public’s perception of him at St James’ Park according to the good people of Twitter.
Mike Dean retire mate. This ain't a joke anymore.
— Sam (@samuelJayC) January 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/YankeeGunner/status/687001897312456704
https://twitter.com/mcfc_2012/status/687013843281772544
The replays are not kind to ref Mike Dean. That looks a clear penalty with Daryl Janmaat getting a touch on the ball first. #NUFC #MUFC
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/_The12thMan/status/687012777215561728
Fellaini will remember today as the night someone else on the pitch trended for their dreadful performance. Nice work, Mike Dean.
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) January 12, 2016
How much did Man Utd pay for Mike Dean? Seems like a great player…
— Ross Bailey (@RBailss) January 12, 2016
Mike Dean as usual at his pedantic, smug self. Has to be the centre of attention and become the star of the show #NUFC
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkCarruthers_) January 12, 2016
Mike Dean has a face you'd never tire of hitting with a starfish.
— Steph (@steph_NUFC) January 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/bethabson/status/687009792955650049
Titus Bramble has given better performances than Mike Dean, this evening.
— ⚪️ 𝕊𝕒𝕣𝕒 ⚫️ (@SJ_NUFC) January 12, 2016
