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SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — An alleged racist comment was made by a fan toward Luton player Carlton Morris during his team’s Premier League match against Sheffield United. Luton manager Rob Edwards said the police had talked to Morris after the game at Bramall Lane, which Luton won 3-2. “There was an alleged racist comment, the […]

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 – Sam Allison will become the first black referee to officiate in the Premier League for 15 years when he takes charge of Sheffield United vs Luton Town this afternoon. The record will also see him become the second black referee in the Premier League's history, following Uriah Rennie who last officiated a match in the…

It was Forest’s first win in eight games and only their second success in their last 15 matches.

Sam Allison, 42, is just the second Black man to take charge of a game in England’s top division. For […] The post For first time in 15 years, Black man refs Premier League soccer match appeared first on TheGrio.

The 42-year-old former firefighter will take charge of Sheffield Uniteds Boxing Day fixture with Luton Town - marking the first time a black man will officiate a Premier League match since Uriah Rennie in 2008.

Sam Allison is set to become the first black referee of a Premier League match in 15 years, but why has it taken so long?

The 42-year-old former firefighter took charge of Lutons 3-2 win at Sheffield United, becoming the first time black man to officiate a Premier League match since 2008.

Alfie Doughty had put the Hatters ahead before the Blades fought back in the second half.

Elsewhere, Dominic Solanke scored again as Bournemouth swept past Fulham.

Two second-half own-goals helped Luton to a 3-2 win over last-place Sheffield United in the Premier League on Tuesday.