Recent weeks have seen an alarming rise in incidents of homophobia in men’s professional football in England. To address the need for urgent action, Sports Media LGBT+ has joined with Football v Homophobia, Pride in Football, and Women in Football on this statement…
“The more beacons we put out there, the better,” says 2022 FvH Cymru award winner Delwyn ‘Sheep’ Derrick; FC Bellevue founder encourages everyone doing LGBTQ+ inclusion work in the game to put themselves and others forward before 20 January deadline; listen to the new FvH Podcast to learn more about the FvH Awards…
Anger, annoyance, and the knowledge that a “nuanced” approach is needed – the reactions of gay supporters to the recent spate of homophobic chanting; listen to new episode now; Chelsea fan Jake Williamson and Pride of Irons co-founder Jim Dolan are guests alongside FC Bellevue’s Delwyn ‘Sheep’ Derrick, who gives an ally’s perspective…
Growing up with a love of football, Katy Smith hoped to have a future in the game – but sexism and homophobia saw her drift away from the pitch in her early teens. However, getting into coaching a few years later and the celebratory mood generated by England’s triumph at the Euros have reignited her passion. She explains why everyone should get to benefit from the momentum of women’s football…
Watch a replay of our event and listen via the Football v Homophobia Podcast; our partnership with the FWA continues with panel discussion, supported by FvH; Tim Thornton, Erin Williams, Jay Lemonius and Nancy Frostick discuss one of 2022’s biggest football stories…
On a new episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast, Zack Leader – whose coming out story in sport made headlines back in 2018 – discusses how anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in a local league game in January affected his mental health and describes the disciplinary process that ensued…
To round off Lesbian Visibility Week, we’re joined by singer-songwriter Shura for another Football v Homophobia Podcast special; from fond memories of Manchester United’s Treble-winning season to having one of her songs featured in Netflix hit Heartstopper, it’s a conversation we’re sure you’ll enjoy!
It’s Lesbian Visibility Week and Sports Media LGBT+ has again teamed up with our friends at Football v Homophobia to add to the awareness with a special edition podcast; our guests are a content producer and a broadcaster who have created platforms celebrating the quirky and often queer culture within women’s football…
Foxes pick up Professional Game Award at third annual FvH Awards, with Foxes Pride triumphing in Supporters Group category; inspirational P.E. teacher and footballer Hayley Wood-Thompson named FvH Hero; event in Cardiff, hosted by BBC Sport’s Jo Currie, streamed live on social media – watch a replay here
Representation in both Professional Game and Supporters Group categories for Foxes and Spurs in 2022 Football v Homophobia Awards, sponsored by Puma; Manchester Laces and club founder Helen Hardy nominated; The Athletic’s Adam Crafton shortlisted for FvH Hero; and new FvH Americas Awards…