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Ex-player turned firefighter Sam Allison to fulfil goal as Premier League ref

After putting out plenty of fires, keeping hot-headed footballers in check was never going to ruffle Sam Allison. On Boxing Day, Allison will become the first black man to officiate a Premier League game in 15 years when he takes charge of Sheffield United’s home game against Luton. Allison, 42, had played at Swindon, Bristol […]

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Mary Earps given honorary degree for services to sport

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been awarded an honorary doctorate at her alma mater. The 30-year-old said she was “proud” to be part of a growth in women’s football and said she hoped that future generations would benefit even further as she was awarded for her contribution to sport. The Lioness said it was “pretty […]

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Referee Rebecca Welch to break new Premier League ground a decade after chatback

Rebecca Welch is not the first footballer to have told a referee just how they should do their job – but a decade later, it is her own decisions which are now set to be front and centre in the Premier League. On December 23, Welch will break new ground once again when she takes […]

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Rebecca Welch to become first woman to referee Premier League match

Rebecca Welch will make history as the first woman to referee a Premier League match later this month, while on Boxing Day Sam Allison will become the first black man to officiate a top-flight game in 15 years. The 40-year-old Welch will take charge of the Fulham v Burnley match on December 23, while Allison […]

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