After coming across a newly set up account claiming to be a gay footballer who plans to out himself soon, many fans wished him well…
This is great news. I think the climate is right now. Yes you'll get some morons – of course you will. But what you'll find is overwhelming support. A lot of people will show themselves up – but that's on them. This is an amazing step.
— Football And The City (@ballandthecity) July 6, 2019
I cant believe this is still an issue, be proud of who you are and to anyone that cannot deal with that…..fuck em!!! Be true to yourself as that is the only one that matters.
— Chris Steadman (@impsteaderz) July 6, 2019
This is long long overdue. Hopefully you coming out will give other gay footballers the confidence to publicly come out. The current situation still astounds me. Good luck
— Jimmy Lees (@jimmylees) July 6, 2019
So good to hear your manager, chairman and club are supportive. If it was going to affect your chances of first team football, then it wouldn’t be a club that deserves your talents. I wish you all the best for the season ahead.
— Mandi Slater (@impette) July 6, 2019
Good luck, you'll be staggered by the amount of support that you will have from all directions. We wish you well ?
— TEB ? (@TheEaglesBeak) July 6, 2019
Everyone in toon wishing you well. The more LGBTQIA professional sporting role models we have the more inclusive Sport becomes.
— United with Pride (@UtdwithPride) July 6, 2019
Congrats mate, glad you can be honest with your family! And try and remember that for every ignorant voice that shouts you down, there are 3 more that will be backing you to succeed!
— Nate Smith (@nws13) July 6, 2019
Ppl will say 'why is this a big thing?' It's a big thing because it's happened basically once before and that did not go well. It's a big thing cos it's a big thing. Ppl are naive to think there will not be potential issues in the dressing room etc. This is a big moment.
— ChrismanSpurs (@ChrismanSpurs) July 6, 2019
Though some were rather sceptical it was a ‘real’ and not a hoax…
Assuming this is for real – Easy for me to say but I think you’ll be fine, few ripples to begin with maybe but then it’ll all calm down. It really is no big deal. It’s the 21st century.
— Bryn (@BrynLaw) July 7, 2019
Just hope this isn’t some weird fake wind up.
— Chris Goulding? (@Kristoff1875) July 6, 2019
it’s a fake account he’s not actually a footballer. Attention seeking
— Euan Brown (@EuanBro00548446) July 7, 2019
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