West Ham United fans have reacted furiously on Twitter to the announcement that Mike Dean will officiate our Premier League clash with Leeds United on Monday night.
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The Hammers welcome the Whites to the London Stadium on Monday night.
Both sides will be eagerly anticipating the contest and it should be a cracking game of football.
There is now a very real chance the game could be spoiled, however.
Mike Dean has been named as the referee for the West Ham vs Leeds clash.
The highly criticised ref is renowned for trying to make every game he officiates revolve around him.
He has history with the Hammers as well.
It was only 25 days ago when Dean made the ridiculous decision to send off Tomas Soucek against Fulham – one that was later rescinded.
He also made an absolute howler when sending Arthur Masuaku off against Aston Villa 18 months ago.
Dean is not only unpopular at West Ham – he is loathed by most fans up and down the country.
He just needs to concentrate on his officiating rather than finding any way he can to make a name for himself.
The Hammers will be hoping that he doesn’t cause further issues during our clash with Leeds on Monday.
Some West Ham fans have taken to Twitter to bemoan the fact that Mike Dean has been named as the referee for our game with Leeds…
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