Uriah Rennie was always honest, always respectful, always in control. He was a true gentle giant, writes ex-colleague MARK CLATTENBURG

Uriah Rennie was always honest, always respectful, always in control. He was a true gentle giant, writes ex-colleague MARK CLATTENBURG

MARK CLATTENBURG: Uriah Rennie was a big personality when I came into the Premier League . For one thing, he was an imposing figure. Tall, strong and physically very fit.

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