Football v Homophobia

What makes Glasgow’s LGBTQ football scene so great? FvH Awards chat with The Sideline

It’s party time! The Football v Homophobia campaign is in the mood for dancing because Awards Night is here once again - and this year, we’re all going to Glasgow!This is the sixth staging of the only event of its kind, re…

Why are LGBTQ fans having to untangle Rainbow Laces?

In the history of the Rainbow Laces campaign, LGBTQ supporters groups have been pivotal - think of Proud Hornets’ huge rainbow mosaic at Watford, fans getting to chat with first-team players, and clubs and community trusts sharing the storie…

Rainbow Laces 'real talk' in women’s football, with Caz Simone and Valentine Pursey

It's a huge weekend in the Women's Super League and Championship, with bumper crowds expected on a round of fixtures all being played at the clubs' main stadiums - from Goodison Park to the Amex, from St James' Park to The Valley, a lot of e…

Collin Martin on love, art and 6 years as an out gay footballer

Collin Martin has hit two USL milestones this season - 150 games and more than 10,000 minutes played. In his own words, he's a "steady" midfield performer... yet the path he took was very uncertain back in 2018 when he came out publicly as g…

Goals, good vibes and gay well-being in football, with Andy Brennan

With an impressive Australia Cup run, top spot in the final league table and state silverware to boot, it's been a season to remember for South Melbourne FC. Winger Andy Brennan has been a key man in the club&#…

LGBTQ+ at Euro 2024: How much Pride and passion will we see?

A host nation for a major men's football tournament that doesn't have anti-gay laws? Welcome to Germany for the UEFA European Championship! For LGBTQ+ fans and allies, this tournament is a refreshing change…

What should gay footballers know about coming out? With Zander Murray

A project in Germany called “Sports Free” has suggested gay and bi professional footballers in the men’s game should consider coming out as a group. The date of May 17 - which is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Hom…

Blair Hamilton and Natalie Washington on being accepted and how to report abuse in Football v Transphobia Week of Action

There haven't been many stories shared by transgender footballers in the UK, which makes Blair Hamilton and Natalie Washington two trailblazers in the sport. Blair is a goalkeeper for Saltdean United Women. She pla…

Reviewing the Rylan documentary and how being gay and bi in men's football is framed, with Matt Morton and Jahmal Howlett-Mundle

'Rylan: Football, Homophobia and Me' is the latest TV documentary to explore the experience of being LGBTQ+ in the game. Produced by Buzz 16 for TNT Sports, it has a different feel to similar films, given a very personal touc…

'Officially' gay! Referees Dan McFarlane and Mikey Connor on coming out in football and LGBTQ+ mental health

It can feel like the toughest decision you'll ever make - but being true to yourself, your teammates, coaches and colleagues is the winning feeling that every LGBTQ+ person in football deserves. On this episode of …