Celebrating Black Excellence in Football! 🏆 Dre Hosts Football Black List Birmingham | Roger Van Moorinho Special

Celebrating Black Excellence in Football! 🏆 Dre Hosts Football Black List Birmingham | Roger Van Moorinho Special
"You've got to be authentic to who you are... be unashamedly, proudly you."
In this special on-location edition of the Roger Van Moorinho Show (RVM 211) on Affinity Xtra, Roger Moore passes the microphone to 17-year-old rising presenter De'vondre (Dre) at the Birmingham regional leg of the Football Black List!
Celebrating the inspiring achievements of Black role models, trailblazers, and community champions in football, Dre gets up close and personal with pioneers across the industry. From England internationals and Premier League trailblazers to grassroots heroes saving lives off the pitch, this episode is packed with invaluable advice on building a brand, finding mentors, creating opportunities, and choosing legacy over money.
Featured Guests & Key Highlights:
* Leon Mann MBE (Co-Founder, Football Black List): The importance of authenticity, carving your own path in sports media, and celebrating regional heroes.
* Tony Daley (Aston Villa & England Legend): Hard work over raw talent, life after football, and heading sports science at elite clubs.
* Nikki Tapper MBE (Broadcaster & Host): The art of active listening, preparation, and asking open questions in broadcasting.
* Tricia (BBC Presenter & Sports Broadcast Pioneer): Building your personal brand and creating opportunities in sports media.
* Hamza (Sports Journalist): Community journalism, opening doors for underrepresented backgrounds, and why legacy matters.
* Vic & Colin Nelson (Blues 4 All): Inclusion in football supporter culture and the power of grassroots generosity.
* Lincoln Moses MBE & Daniel Allen (Sports Key): Transforming communities through sports hubs, mentorship, and youth leadership.
* Dawn Miller (Phoenix United): 24 years of grassroots dedication and building character on and off the pitch.
* Eniola Aluko (England Lionesses Legend & 102 Caps): Pushing boundaries in women's football contracts, boardroom diversity, the business case for inclusion, and opening doors for future generations.
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