First black Premier League referee Rennie dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has died aged 65.

Rennie joined the list of match officials in 1994 and oversaw more than 300 games, including 175 in the Premier League between 1997 and 2008.

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Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out said Rennie was "a trailblazer in every sense", adding: "He will always be a Premier League legend by becoming its first black referee, providing leadership, talent and visibility that proved inspirational to many.

"Uriah played a massive role in shaping the game as we know it . . .