Banter or Bile? : The Ugly Face of Homophobia in Football

Goldstone Rapper said:

Justin Fashanu did not quit the game because he was driven out by homophobia within the game. That's a massive error in the article. He wasn't helped by loss of form after leaving Norwich but it was knee injuries that ultimately forced him to quit, with him experiencing inner conflict between his homosexuality and the vehemently anti-gay stance of the particular brand of Christianity he chose to follow.

Even after he came out, he went on to play for top flight side Manchester City and also very successfully for Torquay, where he became assistant manager. He took his life because he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor and didn't wish to bring further shame on his family.

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FuriousFox46 said:

It doesn't say that. It said he killed himself due to torment from his coming out. Mentions nothing about him leaving the game

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Goldstone Rapper said:

Justin Fashanu did not quit the game because he was driven out by homophobia within the game. That's a massive error in the article. He wasn't helped by loss of form after leaving Norwich but it was knee injuries that ultimately forced him to quit, with him experiencing inner conflict between his homosexuality and the vehemently anti-gay stance of the particular brand of Christianity he chose to follow.

Even after he came out, he went on to play for top flight side Manchester City and also very successfully for Torquay, where he became assistant manager. He took his life because he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor and didn't wish to bring further shame on his family.

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FuriousFox46 said:

Given Brighton's recent report, I thought fans might be interested in reading this;

Banter or Bile? : The Ugly Face of Homophobia in Football | The Chris Whiting Show

Well played yesterday. I thought it was a good even game. Shame, we couldn't hang on. I personally hope you're in the play-offs, as long as we're with you and not F*rest!

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Thunder Bolt said:

Further shame? What was the original shame for then?

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Thunder Bolt said:

Further shame? What was the original shame for then?

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backson said:

Did you not see John Fashanu on Gladiators?

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