General Football 23/24

[ChesterDave]

I see a couple of the papers reckon two Premier League players - including one England player - are going to come out as gay. The story is getting panned by most people as if it's a non-story..."who cares?", "disgraceful invasion of privacy" sort of thing. Well I disagree - I don't *care* who's gay, but this is a huge deal for football. Yes it's a shocking indictment on the macho world of football, it's ridiculous in this day and age that being gay in football is still taboo, but it is taboo and it is a story. More power to the lads who come out - make no mistake it will be a huge deal for them and that's all that should matter IMO.

I hope they do come out and I hope it marks the start of a new chapter in football where we can have openly gay footballers and they're not abused by sections of the crowd.

Presumably then this is related to the early week story about the footballer being blackmailed about a video that is supposedly circulating

[Fredo]

Johan Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer.

He had heart issues around 20 years ago I think? He's been a heavy smoker for years.

[Shaggy]

Presumably then this is related to the early week story about the footballer being blackmailed about a video that is supposedly circulating

I've got no idea about that. I'd hoped it was a couple of lads doing it willingly.

[Harv]

Presumably then this is related to the early week story about the footballer being blackmailed about a video that is supposedly circulating

thats in France though isn't it?

[ChesterDave]

thats in France though isn't it?

Not idea. All I know is the headline. Not looked into it any further

[rodo]

they are 2 separate stories and also aren`t linked to the one in france

[Muddled]

Firefighters had to rescue a trapped football fan who claimed he had fallen asleep on the toilet at half-time waking up seven hours after the match had ended.

A crew from Barnsley got the call around 11pm Saturday night and witnessed a man in his early 20s standing on the top of a portakabin inside Oakwell stadium calling for help.

Full article < here >

[Alex]

Who benefits from these players being known? Wouldn't the club and team mates already know?

People shouldn't have to hide away or pretend they are something they aren't. You would assume that team mates and stuff know because it isnt really something people care about anymore.

[dww]

I see a couple of the papers reckon two Premier League players - including one England player - are going to come out as gay. The story is getting panned by most people as if it's a non-story..."who cares?", "disgraceful invasion of privacy" sort of thing. Well I disagree - I don't *care* who's gay, but this is a huge deal for football. Yes it's a shocking indictment on the macho world of football, it's ridiculous in this day and age that being gay in football is still taboo, but it is taboo and it is a story. More power to the lads who come out - make no mistake it will be a huge deal for them and that's all that should matter IMO.

I hope they do come out and I hope it marks the start of a new chapter in football where we can have openly gay footballers and they're not abused by sections of the crowd.

I think the pre-story is a bit of an issue actually. It encourages speculation and does feel invasive (obviously it could be the players themselves putting out feelers to test the reaction which would be different).

Once any individual has come out then I agree whole heartedly with your sentiments.

[Fosterbloke]

People shouldn't have to hide away or pretend they are something they aren't. You would assume that team mates and stuff know because it isnt really something people care about anymore.

No they shouldn't, I fully agree, but who is releasing this story, the players in question or the media. I hope it's the former.

[Muddled]

The Barnsley first team had a team bonding session at Pizza Hut today. They were supposed to run there, have their snap and run back. However, they allegedly didn't know where they were running, so the majority of them drove. All 1.5 miles of it.

[meffin]

Pizza hut

Also, imagine running back with a belly full of stuffed crust and all you can eat salad bar

[Shaggy]

I think the pre-story is a bit of an issue actually. It encourages speculation and does feel invasive (obviously it could be the players themselves putting out feelers to test the reaction which would be different).

Once any individual has come out then I agree whole heartedly with your sentiments.

I think that's what it is - players, clubs and authorities testing the water.

[Daffy Duck]

Brentford - QPR is starting in a few minutes, Sergi Canos on the bench.

[Daffy Duck]

Haha Gomis what a horse incredible pass by Shelvey