Geordie Ahmed
26th February 2005, 23:27
Premier League referee Mike Dean has been suspended indefinitely over his involvement in a betting website.
Professional Game Match Officials Ltd, which supplies Premiership referees, is investigating whether Dean's links with Arbitros Racing violate his contract.
The website offers shares in a racehorse syndicate as well as advice on how to bet on horses to win or lose.
Dean had been due to referee Sunday's game between Newcastle and Bolton at St James' Park.
A statement from PGMO said referees must seek approval before they take on additional employment or use their status "for commercial purposes".
The statement read: "The board will investigate whether Mike Dean has breached his employment contract with PGMO.
"The contract requires officials to notify and seek approval of various other activities - including additional employment or the use of their status as a PGMO official for promotional purposes.
"The board has taken this prompt action to protect all parties concerned, and it is right that Mike Dean should not officiate until this matter is resolved to the board's satisfaction."
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Im glad he wont be refereeing, he is rubbish!
Professional Game Match Officials Ltd, which supplies Premiership referees, is investigating whether Dean's links with Arbitros Racing violate his contract.
The website offers shares in a racehorse syndicate as well as advice on how to bet on horses to win or lose.
Dean had been due to referee Sunday's game between Newcastle and Bolton at St James' Park.
A statement from PGMO said referees must seek approval before they take on additional employment or use their status "for commercial purposes".
The statement read: "The board will investigate whether Mike Dean has breached his employment contract with PGMO.
"The contract requires officials to notify and seek approval of various other activities - including additional employment or the use of their status as a PGMO official for promotional purposes.
"The board has taken this prompt action to protect all parties concerned, and it is right that Mike Dean should not officiate until this matter is resolved to the board's satisfaction."
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Im glad he wont be refereeing, he is rubbish!