Dean started his career as a trainee with his home town club, Walsall, and eventually made the first team making over 200 appearances for the Saddlers.

When Jan Molby departed the Harriers for Hull City in 2002 Dean was one of his first signings.  After his first season on Humberside the diminutive midfielder found himself out of favour and rejoined his old manager at Aggborough in February 2004.

On our relegation from League 2 he departed for Lincoln City and then returned back to Walsall but couldn't save them from relegation.

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Born: Walsall 30-06-1978 Height: 5ft 6ins Weight: 10st 6lb Position: Midfield