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“Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first Black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008," the statement said. "He broke down barriers, ...

Uriah Rennie was always honest, always respectful, always in control. He was a true gentle giant, writes ex-colleague MARK CLATTENBURG. The Premier League's first black referee Uriah Rennie passed ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Uriah Rennie, one of the trailblazing referees of English football, passed away in his hometown of Sheffield on Sunday 8 June 2025. The first Black official to referee in the Premier League, Rennie ...

Famous former football referee Uriah Rennie had fought a private battle with a life threatening illness, tributes to the beloved Sheffield sports personality have revealed.

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has died aged 65. Rennie took charge of over 300 top-flight matches from 1997 to 2008, after his debut match in charge of Derby County ...

Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died aged 65, the Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association said on Sunday.

He went on to officiate over 300 matches -- including 175 games in England's top flight. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former Chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie ...

Uriah Rennie, the first black referee in the Premier League, has died at the age of 65, the Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association has announced.

Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died aged 65, the Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association said on Sunday.