Overview
- Middlesbrough FC confirmed Renton passed away peacefully over the weekend at the age of 27 and described him as a "beacon of positivity".
- He was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2017 shortly after signing his first terms with the club and battled the illness for almost nine years.
- After his playing prospects were interrupted by illness, Renton moved into coaching and spent part of his later years working with Middlesbrough’s Academy and grassroots groups.
- In March 2026 he was named the inaugural winner of the MFC Academy Alumni Award in recognition of his commitment to young players.
- Hundreds of online tributes have followed his death, including a detailed tribute from RH Coaching that praised his dedication to children and his lasting impact on families across Teesside.