Premier League Has A Black Referee For The First Time In 15 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minute Sam Allison is set to make history on Boxing Day
Sam Allison is set to make history on Boxing Day as he takes charge of the Sheffield United vs Luton match, becoming only the second black referee to officiate a Premier League game. The last black referee in the Premier League was Uriah Rennie in 2008, marking a 15-year gap for a Black, mixed, or a person of colour to lead as a match referee. Allison, a retired footballer and former firefighter, brings a unique skill set to the role, especially given the intense scrutiny Premier League officials face, particularly in the context of VAR controversies experience at the fire...