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 […]