Rennie comments prompt North End probe

The Football Association have confirmed they will contact Preston regarding their stadium announcer’s comments about referee Uriah Rennie.

It has been claimed that announcer Adam Catterall said “welcome to the second half of the Uriah Rennie show” as the sides returned to the pitch after half-time in last Saturday’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Deepdale.

It is unclear what action the FA could take but a spokesman said: “We are aware of the situation and we will be contacting Preston for more information on what happened.”

Preston have so far refused to comment on the incident.