The post on the previous page, taken from an earlier thread about the rainbow laces being asked to be worn on games dated 21-22 September, links to this
There are no known openly gay footballers in the English and Scottish professional leagues.
However, QPR midfielder Joey Barton is backing...
I know it has its own thread, but this type of jesture may be part of breaking down the current prejudices
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24104250
Our game will be next Saturday v Bolton, all eyes on the boots
It's a wider social issue, football is a part of that.
Certainly if your are stuck on a train with rowdy opposition away fans (especially two of our South London neighbours), the nasty chants and songs aimed at people perceived as different and aimed at offending are on a par with what I heard...