# Referees Playing Games With Truth | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-09-13T19:00:57+00:00
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Former referee Mike Dean dropped some jaw-dropping tales on Jamie Vardy’s podcast—claiming he once stayed frozen in the center circle for 15 minutes and went whistle-less for stretches. But it felt less like insider insight and more like a bid for viral fame, sparking debate about whether officials are now crafting outrageous stories just to stand out in the content-saturated spotlight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/today-could-be-the-clip-of-the-future More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/74157a1fb7dabe4e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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