Why has it taken 15 years for a black Premier League ref?

BBC Sport

26 Dec 2023 0 shares 1 views

BBC Sport

Published 26 Dec 2023

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?

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