Additionally, former Gunner Lianne Sanderson has been acknowledged for her contribution to the LGTQ+ category, recognizing work by black individuals and allies in tackling homophobia in football
The FootBall Black List, created in 2008 by journalists Leon Mann and Rodney Hinds, celebrates leaders from the black community in all aspects of the game. A panel of experts from the football industry and the black community vote on the public‘s nominations to decide who makes the list
The panel is composed of representatives from the Premier League, The Football Association, League Managers Association, English Football League, PGMOL, COMS and Kick It Out
