9 h. ago DARREN LEWIS 'Let's honour Uriah Rennie and finally address glaring Premier League issue'

Uriah Rennie was one of only two Black referees in more than 30 years of the Premier League - to honour his trailblazing legacy let's address that

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16 h. ago Uriah Rennie cause of death: Grieving colleagues reveal Premier League's first black referee's new secret battle with illness after he died aged 65

Rennie passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday, June 7. During his career refereed over 300 matches between 1997 and 2008 and was once branded the 'fittest' official in world football.

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17 h. ago Chris Foy tribute to Uriah Rennie speaks volumes as trailblazing referee dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65

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18 h. ago Trailblazer Uriah Rennie remembered as a ‘special person’ and ‘true gentleman’

The former Premier League referee has died at the age of 65.

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19 h. ago Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, dies aged 65

‘Trailblazing’ official took charge of more than 300 matches between 1997 and 2008

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20 h. ago Premier League referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to ‘pioneer and trailblazer’

Rennie officiated over 300 top-flight matches and was the first black Premier League referee

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29 h. ago Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Trailblazing official battled rare neurological conditionRennie oversaw more than 300 top-flight matchesUriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 top-flight matches, starting with his breakthrough appointment as Derby hosted Wimbledon in August 1997. The game was, however, abandoned due to floodlight failure.The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie. Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with Uriah’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Trailblazing Premier League referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65

Rennie officiated over 300 top-flight matches and was the first black Premier League referee

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30 h. ago Premier League's first black referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the first black referee in the Premier League, has died at the age of 65.

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30 h. ago Uriah Rennie dead at 65: Premier League's first black referee passes away just months after learning to walk again after rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down

Former FIFA and Premier League referee Uriah Rennie has sadly passed away at the age of 65. 

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30 h. ago Uriah Rennie dead: Trailblazing Premier League referee dies aged 65 as tributes pour in

Uriah Rennie, who made history when he became the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65 and the world of football has paid tribute to the trailblazer

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31 h. ago Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to trailblazing Premier League referee

Tributes have been paid to the Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, after it was announced that he has died after being diagnosed with a rare condition

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33 h. ago Tributes pour in as unmistakable face on the terraces 'Mr Manchester City' dies

Manchester City super-fan, Craig 'Shez' Shennan, 52, was recognised by football fans all over the world

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37 h. ago Danny Duran dead: Disney legend dies as tributes paid to 'truly special' star

A 'powerhouse' in the world of Disney has sadly died at the age of 58 following a cancer battle a statement has confirmed as tributes pour in

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63 h. ago Atlantic Starr singer Wayne Lewis tragically passes away aged 68 as tribute pour in for the R&B legend and 'voice of a generation'

Atlantic Starr's Wayne Lewis has tragically passed away aged 68 the R&B band have announced.

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5 d. ago Tributes pour in for "one of a kind" former East Renfrewshire provost Betty Cunningham

She sadly passed away at the age of 79, it was confirmed.

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7 d. ago Coronation Street star dead: Tributes pour in for Barbara Ferris following death aged 85

The screen star played barmaid Nona Willis on Coronation Street

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7 d. ago Coronation Street star Barbara Ferris dies as tributes pour in

Film fans may also remember her as Dinah, the love interest who runs away with Dave Clark in the 1965 movie Catch Us If You Can.

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7 d. ago Barbara Ferris dead: Coronation Street legend dies as tributes pour in

Actress Barbara Ferris has died after playing the role of Nona Willis on Coronation Street at the Rovers Return

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8 d. ago Devin Harjes dead: Boardwalk Empire actor dies aged 41 after brief cancer battle

Actor Devin Harjes has died aged 41 amid reports he was diagnosed with cancer last year as tributes pour in for the Boardwalk Empire and Daredevil star following his death

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