[Football] Ex-Prem AllStars v Rainbow Rovers at Whitehawk FC, Pride Sunday, Aug 4 K/O 3pm

he Football Industry continues to embrace diversity and Inclusion within its sport, and more and more people are challenging outdated perceptions, and making a stand…

FOOTBALL UNITED - A CELEBRATION OF TOGETHERNESS, Is a ground breaking football match featuring Premier League All-Stars; Former Champions League winners and Internationals, playing against ‘Rainbow Rovers’, a team comprised of LGBTQ+ sportspeople, activists and celebrities.

One of the most hi-profile mixed -gender matches ever played, Football United will kick off at Whitehawk FC’s TeraPura Ground in East Brighton at 3pm on the weekend of Brighton Pride, Sunday, August 4, with gates opening from 12:30pm.

The ex-Premier League All Star team features ex-players from Manchester United, Newcastle United Brighton & Hove Albion Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur and the LGBTQ+ team is player managed by transgender writer and broadcaster, Sophie Cook.

Tickets are £10 adult, £5 concession U10's free...

Club shop: https://www.oneills.com/uk_en/shop-by-team/soccer/soccer-clubs/whitehawk-fc.html
Ticket site: https://whitehawkfc.ktckts.com/event/whk1920fbu/football-united-a-celebration-of-togetherness

The LGBTQ+ shirt has been designed by turner Prize nominee and curator of the 2018 Brighton Festival David Shrigley

Ex-Prem Players confirmed:
Premier League All-Stars
Ben Thornley (Manchester United)

Keith Gillespie (Manchester United, Newcastle United)
Russell Beardsmore (Manchester United)
Lee Martin (Manchester United)
David May (Manchester United)

Guy Butters (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Kevin Davies (Bolton Wanderers & England)

Lee Hendrie (Aston Villa & England)
Paul Walsh (Tottenham Hotspur)

Rainbow Rovers:

Mark McAdam (Sky Sports Presenter)
Sophie Cook
Anwar Uddin (Fans For Diversity)

Ryan Atkin (Referee)
Lucy Clark
Liv Knight (The Sisterhood)
Mitchell Lucas (Soho FC)
Jake Caldecourt (The View FC)
Gary Gina (Charlton Invicta FC)
Charlie Adams (Soho FC)
Daniel Robert Crump (Charlton Invicta FC)
Jim Hearson (London Titans)
Samuel Timms (Charlton Invicta FC)
Natalie Washington (Rushmoor FC)
Jehmeil Lemonius (Stonewall FC)
Rhys Chapman (Soho FC)
Leviathan Hendricks (East End Phoenix FC)
Sammy Walker (Soho FC)
Eden Clark (Wonderkid FC)
Josh Day (London Titans)
Ed Green (London Titans)

Whitehawk Football Club is changing... Told you!

Good stuff. [emoji106]

Imagine having to give the Rainbow Warriors half time team talk if you are 5-0 down. You’d need your lawyer present !!

Seriously, good luck all !

That's a smart kit, that. Unfortunately can't make it but sounds brilliant. Hope it goes well for all involved.