From Trailblazer to Outlier: Uriah Rennie & The Wait for Another Black PL Referee
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to reflect on the bemusing lack of diversity in refereeing and the slow progress since Uriah Rennie last took charge of a Premier League game, over 14 years ago...
The Athletic FC Podcast · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to explore why 14 years on from Uriah Rennie's last Premier League game, he remains the only black referee in Premier League history...
What are the major obstacles that continue to prevent aspiring male and female officials - from marginalised or ethnic communities - from reaching the Premier League? The cost, the abuse, and how much progress has been made in recent years - following a 2021 FA initiative to combat the problem head on.
We'll hear from Ashley Hickson-Lovence, a former semi-professional referee and author of Your Show, written in collaboration with Rennie, as well as, Russell Hoyte, who helps semi-professional referees navigate their way through the ranks.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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