Review: 'A New Formation' by Calum Jacobs is a nuanced piece of social history

A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped The Modern Game: Ian Wright of Arsenal holds his hands to his ears during the Coca Cola Cup quarter-final against Newcastle at Highbury Stadium in London. Arsenal won the match 2-0.

A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped The Modern Game is a book that delves deep into the experiences of black footballers from across the decades in Great Britain.

Edited by Calum Jacobs, the likes of Arsenal legend Ian Wright, former Lionesses manager Hope Powell and Premier League icon Andy Cole all feature, as their stories are uncovered and explored.