EnderMB Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 A few journalists have backed this up as being legitimate, so it's very likely that in the coming weeks a footballer currently playing in the Championship will come out as gay. While I think people in 2019 are more progressive than before, I still worry for this poor guy. There are a lot of people out there that will openly abuse him, and if the BBC poll from a few years back is any indication, there may be some fans that choose to stop watching their team because one of their players is gay. I'd like to think Bristol City fans are different, though. If one of our players were to come out, I hope he gets full support from the fans and his fellow players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 They were saying next week. Will be a good thing to breach , and let’s just get on with the game FWIW I wouldn’t be shocked if it was one of ours , not that it matters one cahoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_South_End Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, EnderMB said: A few journalists have backed this up as being legitimate, so it's very likely that in the coming weeks a footballer currently playing in the Championship will come out as gay. While I think people in 2019 are more progressive than before, I still worry for this poor guy. There are a lot of people out there that will openly abuse him, and if the BBC poll from a few years back is any indication, there may be some fans that choose to stop watching their team because one of their players is gay. I'd like to think Bristol City fans are different, though. If one of our players were to come out, I hope he gets full support from the fans and his fellow players. Hope so, don't want "fans" like that supporting mine or any other clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, EnderMB said: A few journalists have backed this up as being legitimate, so it's very likely that in the coming weeks a footballer currently playing in the Championship will come out as gay. While I think people in 2019 are more progressive than before, I still worry for this poor guy. There are a lot of people out there that will openly abuse him, and if the BBC poll from a few years back is any indication, there may be some fans that choose to stop watching their team because one of their players is gay. I'd like to think Bristol City fans are different, though. If one of our players were to come out, I hope he gets full support from the fans and his fellow players. I'd be as disappointed to hear any player being abused for their sexuality as I would be for their race, religion or any other part of their DNA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Would be nice to see a few others come out soon after because of this persons bravery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: They were saying next week. Will be a good thing to breach , and let’s just get on with the game FWIW I wouldn’t be shocked if it was one of ours , not that it matters one cahoot In some ways, I feel this would be the best outcome, and it's pretty much why it was said on TalkSPORT that this is a very clever way to do this. At the moment, the account is anonymous, so the initial discussion is around who it could be, and is all about support, wherever this person is playing. Once the announcement is actually made, there is less noise around the subject and while the support will continue to pour in, I think the player and the club will be hoping to focus on their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Hopefully once this is done the media can drop their misguided obsession with a footballer publicly revealing their homosexuality, and we can all get on with supporting our team irrespective of who they fancy. I, like 99.9% of proper football fans (I hope!) couldn’t give a rats arse who or what they sleep with - I’m a lot more interested in what they do in the shirt than out of it! This obsession with someone publicly coming out seems to be purely media driven, I’ve never met a single football fan who’s remotely interested in a player’s sexuality. In fact until recent years when the media all of a sudden seemed obsessed with it, I’d never given it a moment’s thought. It’s as irrelevant to me as what flavour of ice cream they like or where they like to do their weekly shop. Fair play to the individual concerned, I’m sure he’ll be overwhelmingly supported within the industry and from the stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 21 minutes ago, EnderMB said: A few journalists have backed this up as being legitimate, so it's very likely that in the coming weeks a footballer currently playing in the Championship will come out as gay. At first I read that as gas - which would be completely unacceptable, obviously. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I'll say this now.. any City fan reading this who would verbally abuse a player who came out as gay. **** off out out of our club and don't come back. (hopefully there aren't any) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 It about time that a gay footballer came out. I’m not sure what the statics are but there must be many that remain ‘ in the closet are it’s understandable why they might be afraid to come out. Not just team mates but supporters, particularly away supporters may react negatively. Whoever it is deserves much credit for his courage as does Gareth Thomas and Nigel Owens in the macho world of rugby who both came out. Im sure that in today’s world of equality and acceptance that once the initial revelation take place the story would be forgotten pretty soon. I have a vague suspicion that it could be one of our former players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 He does follow the official City twitter account but I expect he follows a few champ clubs on Twitter. All we know is he's an U23 and plays for a Champ club. In this day and age, people shouldn't have to announce their sexuality to the world. But sadly, some backwards 1950s idiots still make a gay person feel inadequate and unaccepted. I only hope that more gay sportspersons are supported by this person's bravery and feel they too will be accepted, as they should be. Eventually, those homophobic morons who want to live in their bigoted world, will become far fewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, Robbored said: It about time that a gay footballer came out. I’m sure plenty have, to their friends and family, like they would doing any other job. The media don’t seem interested in gay bin men, or bartenders, or postmen though as it doesn’t sell papers. I’d be gobsmacked if there aren’t already several footballers who’s sexuality is known amongst their colleagues but not in the wider media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 9, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I was surprised how many of our England team are lesbians, is it easier to "come out" in the womens game compared to the mens? https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/9251709/england-lionesses-partners-womens-world-cup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Robbored said: It about time that a gay footballer came out. I’m not sure what the statics are but there must be many that remain ‘ in the closet are it’s understandable why they might be afraid to come out. Not just team mates but supporters, particularly away supporters may react negatively. Whoever it is deserves much credit for his courage as does Gareth Thomas and Nigel Owens in the macho world of rugby who both came out. Im sure that in today’s world of equality and acceptance that once the initial revelation take place the story would be forgotten pretty soon. I have a vague suspicion that it could be one of our former players. I'm not sure what their choice in caravans has to do with it!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I really don't get the 'big deal' here TBH. I go to football to watch the football, not worry about the sexuality of individuals. While I wish the 'gay footballer' well, I genuinely couldn't give a monkeys. I apologise if that's not PC but why the pullava? He's gay, right, let's get on with the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 9, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, Ska Junkie said: I really don't get the 'big deal' here TBH. I go to football to watch the football, not worry about the sexuality of individuals. While I wish the 'gay footballer' well, I genuinely couldn't give a monkeys. I apologise if that's not PC but why the pullava? He's gay, right, let's get on with the football. Spot on ! I have no interest who is sleeping with men, women, nobody etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Why does he need to tell his club? I don't see what's the point or need? It shouldn't be a big deal. People's sexual preferences has no place in football and it shouldn't have any effect on the game what so ever. I just don't care what a footballer's sexuality is, I wish other people thought the same way. I'd say the same for religion or cultural background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, phantom said: I was surprised how many of our England team are lesbians, is it easier to "come out" in the womens game compared to the mens? https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/9251709/england-lionesses-partners-womens-world-cup/ Probably down to how little overall media coverage there is of the women's game comparatively. I strongly suspect that if you asked any gay footballer what has prevented them coming out, the media reaction / coverage that would come with it would be much higher than the reaction of the public / their colleagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, phantom said: I was surprised how many of our England team are lesbians, is it easier to "come out" in the womens game compared to the mens? https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/9251709/england-lionesses-partners-womens-world-cup/ Massively. A lot more of a placid (and female orientated) crowd. Less testosterone, old school beliefs and intimidation. 1 minute ago, Sturny said: Why does he need to tell his club? I don't see what's the point or need? It shouldn't be a big deal. Because it's going to be big news, and he wants to ensure he has the support of his club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I did a bit of research into this and found that around 5 - 7% of the world's population are homosexual or have homosexual tendencies. This would suggest at least one in every teams squad, so not as uncommon as I thought. Each and every one to there own I suppose and it doesn't really bother me except when it is flaunted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, wendyredredrobin said: I did a bit of research into this and found that around 5 - 7% of the world's population are homosexual or have homosexual tendencies. This would suggest at least one in every teams squad, so not as uncommon as I thought. Each and every one to there own I suppose and it doesn't really bother me except when it is flaunted. Like getting off with your teammates when you score, that sort of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTAF Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Good for him. Let’s hope this inspires others to come out and for the stigma to be dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sturny said: Why does he need to tell his club? I don't see what's the point or need? It shouldn't be a big deal. People's sexual preferences has no place in football and it shouldn't have any effect on the game what so ever. I just don't care what a footballer's sexuality is, I wish other people thought the same way. Many do feel the same way including me but unfortunately there are a minority who don’t share that view and it’s that minority that holds back gay players from coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Dont see the need to make it a big issue. I care what city players do on the pitch. Not who they share a bed with. Could'nt care less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Each and every one to there own I suppose and it doesn't really bother me except when it is flaunted. Why would this bother you? What do you regard as "flaunting"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Selred said: Because it's going to be big news, and he wants to ensure he has the support of his club. I don't see why Selred, I really don't. To me it sounds like an excuse for a book deal and £££££. I genuinely don't get the 'big news' bit although, I'm sure you're right due to the now inevitable media circus.Why not just get on with being a footballer. By bringing this to the media's attention, hasn't the gay footballer made it harder for others rather than easier? One of my nephews is gay, he told the family and we got on with life. No big deal. Why should it be any different for a footballer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I'd be delighted if it's one of our team and sure the club and fans would give him our full support. It's about time this taboo got broken in football. Good luck to the player, whoever it may be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: Many do feel the same way including me but unfortunately there are a minority who don’t share that view and it’s that minority that holds back gay players from coming out. Is it though? That minority exists in any industry but it doesn’t stop people coming out. The media are to blame IMO for making an enormous issue out of something that the 99% don’t give two hoots about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Probably down to how little overall media coverage there is of the women's game comparatively. I strongly suspect that if you asked any gay footballer what has prevented them coming out, the media reaction / coverage that would come with it would be much higher than the reaction of the public / their colleagues. And yet the irony that this is being run as an extremely well oiled PR campaign. I don't mean to take anything away from the individual, but they certainly can't have been intimidated by the reaction because they are courting it. This is something I find with unease; just get on and do it and realise you're tomorrow's chip paper because no-one really gives a hoot. Yes it will be a great thing and I look forward to putting to bed this connotation that football fans are less accepting, and sure fair play to the individual concerned - a brave lad who hopefully looks back and realises no bravery was actually needed - but the fanfare is a bit self-promoting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Why should it be any different for a footballer? Because the media are scum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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