THE Premier League’s first black referee, who tragically died last year, left a whopping £1.3million fortune to his family.

Only a few weeks ago I attended Uriah Rennie’s inauguration as the new Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, where he delivered a terrific speech and rightly received a standing ovation. Here in ...

Uriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. Rennie officiated more than 300 games between 1997 and 2008, including 175 Premier League matches. “We are deeply ...

Uriah Rennie left a £1.3million fortune for his children when he died at 65 last year. The former Premier League official did not leave a will, and as a result, his wealth was automatically passed on ...

The former Premier League official left no will, and as a result, his wealth was automatically passed to his partner and two ...

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Uriah Rennie's decision to send off Red Devils skipper Roy Keane for elbowing Jason McAteer during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Keane was ...

In August 1997, Rennie was named as the referee for a Premier League game between Derby County and AFC Wimbledon and made history as the division's first ever black referee. He went on to officiate ...

When Uriah Rennie sent off Roy Keane during Manchester United's 2002 clash with Sunderland, Sir Alex Ferguson – famously protective of his players – offered no defence. The then United boss agreed ...

Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died at the age of 65. Rennie, who was involved in officiating more than 300 top-flight fixtures between 1997 and 2008, revealed to the ...

SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died. He was 65. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee ...