37 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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42 h. ago Uriah Rennie remembered as ‘epitome of a role model’ after death at 65

Rennie became the Premier League’s first black referee in 1997.

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43 h. ago Uriah Rennie death: Iconic referee's private health battle revealed after passing away aged 65

Iconic former Premier League referee Uriah Rennie sadly passed away at the age of 65 over the weekend and his battle with a few health issues has now been confirmed

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43 h. ago Uriah Rennie and Sir Alex Ferguson were in agreement over treatment of 'petty' Roy Keane

Former Premier League official Uriah Rennie, who passed away on Sunday, was never afraid to get physical during matches, even with a furious Roy Keane baying for blood

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44 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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45 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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45 h. ago Uriah Rennie had to think quickly when Roy Keane 'suddenly snapped' to stop a '20

Former Premier League referee Uriah Rennie had to physically restrain Roy Keane during a game after seeing "fury in his eyes" during a tense clash with Jason McAteer

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46 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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47 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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48 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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49 h. ago Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first Black referee, dies at 65

Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died

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57 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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57 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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58 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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58 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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58 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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59 h. ago Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to Premier League's first black 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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59 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

Events

5 d. ago Derby 2025: Jockey, 18, excited to make Epsom debut against role model Hollie Doyle

Isobelle Chalmers lines up in the Betfred 3YO Dash on Sandscreendeliverd, trained by Peter Crate. It comes a day after the teenager competes in an all-apprentice event at Goodwood Racecourse

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7 d. ago It’s not Denmark’s children who can’t handle debating Gaza. It’s our politicians | Rune Lykkeberg

In banning a schools debate on Palestinian sovereignty, our leaders have revealed the nation we’re becomingIn Denmark, we like to think of ourselves as being in the vanguard of freedom of expression. We were the first country in the world to legalise pornography. We insisted on the right to publish caricatures of the prophet Muhammad. Rather than marginalise so-called rightwing populists in parliament, we invited them in to political cooperation. We pride ourselves on being unafraid of controversy and we’re good at making authorities who try to tell us what to do – and especially what not to do – look ridiculous.Danes also like to think of our country as a role model for democracy. As such, the national elections for children aged 13 to 16 are a cherished tradition, considered a part of civic education and a preparation for democratic participation. All schools are invited to take part in the exercise, which is held every other year. Students debate 20 issues for three weeks before ...

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