It was a night of celebration, inspiration and reflection as football’s black community came together under one roof on Wednesday - but more importantly, a combined sense of continued purpose.
The Football Black List awards - set up by Leon Mann and Rodney Hinds in 2008 - held its first ceremony post-Covid to honour the work of those breaking down barriers and leading the way for future generations.
From on-field superstars such as Arsenal ’s Bukayo Saka, to pioneers off the field like FA board member Jobi McAnuff, the awards are there to highlight and herald figures blazing a trail for a community which remains under-represented as a whole across the game.
