Kaizen Ticketing Founder & Managing Director, David Lynam, has been named in the 2025 Football Blacklist.
Founded in 2008 by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds, the Football Black List is a widely respected initiative celebrating the achievements of Black individuals across all areas of football, from players and coaches to executives, media professionals, and grassroots leaders.
According to the Black Footballers Partnership, 43% of Premier League players and 34% of EFL players are Black. However, this representation is not reflected across other areas of the game. The Football Black List aims to highlight those leading the way off the pitch, while inspiring the next generation.
A panel of experts from across football and the Black community – including representatives from the Premier League, The FA, EFL, League Managers Association, Professional Footballers’ Association, PGMOL, Kick It Out, FARE, BCOMS, and community leaders – independently selects the final list from public nominations.
The Voice Newspaper remains the exclusive home of the Football Black List, helping to celebrate achievements while encouraging important conversations around representation in football.
All honourees will be recognised at the Football Black List celebration event, supported by the Premier League, taking place in Westminster on 14 April 2025.
The full list of honourees for 2025 can be viewed here
