[Westbars Spireite]

If coming out as gay helps you score goals I’m hoping Quigley is thinking of coming out too.

[calvin plummers socks]

 Misnomer, on 16 May 2022 - 08:40 PM, said:

Not a chance. These lads change, shower and bath together...and they aren't too bright. There will be plenty of them with the 'don't drop the soap' mentality.

C’mon man- you’ve worked in football? There’s been plenty of gay players- the team mates will be just that - mates.
Yes they aren’t often bright but don’t underestimate the camaraderie in dressing rooms.
Congrats to Jake.

[Misnomer]

 Hoare (400), on 16 May 2022 - 08:46 PM, said:

Check out this link to it and you will see probably the best loan player we ever had. https://www.bbc.co.u...otball/61467159




Hoare (400)

Der Hammer...what a player! And, what a manager we had in Roy. I'll never forget the shame and gut wrenching embarrassment I felt when the kop were singing 'resign you c***t' at him.

[Misnomer]

 calvin plummers socks, on 16 May 2022 - 08:58 PM, said:

C’mon man- you’ve worked in football? There’s been plenty of gay players- the team mates will be just that - mates.
Yes they aren’t often bright but don’t underestimate the camaraderie in dressing rooms.
Congrats to Jake.

The younger ones have moved with the times; the older ones, not so much.

[Rudeboy spireite]

Good luck to the lad, as long as he is happy that's all that matters

[Wooden Spoon]

 The Earl of Chesterfield, on 16 May 2022 - 06:18 PM, said:

I'd like to say "Yeah, meh, so what".

However we live in a world where bigots still think it's clever to, say, defend the actions of sex offenders...

Or even players saying “luvvie” or some “harmless” sledging might put him off his game…..not to mention ingame sledging from opponents.


Fair play lad

[Waller is my hero]

 Hoare (400), on 16 May 2022 - 08:46 PM, said:

Check out this link to it and you will see probably the best loan player we ever had. https://www.bbc.co.u...otball/61467159




Hoare (400)

Great player…..Das Hanmer…..rocket of a shot with that left boot

[Westbars Spireite]

 Misnomer, on 16 May 2022 - 08:59 PM, said:

Der Hammer...what a player! And, what a manager we had in Roy. I'll never forget the shame and gut wrenching embarrassment I felt when the kop were singing 'resign you c***t' at him.

I don't remember that at all.

[RN Blue]

 Surrey Spireite, on 16 May 2022 - 07:16 PM, said:

Brave of the guy,

Now, I'll poke the bear.... Do you really know at 17?

When I coached under 8s we had a mix of lads and lasses and one of the lads was camper than a row of pink tents. He had zero interest in the football and just did cartwheels with the girls, he also played with his sister's dolly at home (by his own admission).

When he came out at age 16 it was no surprise to anyone apart from his dad and grandparents who refused to believe it, in fact it was hidden from his grandparents for a while as they are very old fashioned and it would have horrified them, not sure they have fully accepted it yet and he's 20 now.

His peer group couldn't have cared less, so I believe that ultimately those bigots who are homophobic will gradually fade out as the younger generations who grow up with openly homosexual individuals from an early age will have less bigoted views in this regard and are more accepting than older generations.

I remember my mum telling me that her male hairdresser told her he was beaten up by his ex miner dad when he came out, that was I think the early 90s, very sad.

[SuperJackyLester]

He said he has known since 6 so yes I would think you do know by 17. Kids grow up a lot quicker nowadays.

[Rodney's Moustache]

Such bravery and courage to announce this knowing full well that he will be a target for a small section of away supporters. Sadly we still have a long way to go before a male/ or female couple can walk down the street hand in hand without being abused or being attacked.

[lindave]

Good luck to the lad, yes he's brave, but why should he have to be he's a footballer and plays the game well. Who cares if he gay, black or white, let him enjoy the game and his career, I'm a fatboy who eats all the pies,but I couldnt give a toss wht anyone has to say about me.

This post has been edited by lindave: 17 May 2022 - 09:07 AM

[stevie_b]

 Surrey Spireite, on 16 May 2022 - 07:16 PM, said:

Brave of the guy,

Now, I'll poke the bear.... Do you really know at 17?

Well, I knew quite clearly that I was a straight woman at 17. Going back to Goku's post though, I don't think I had a clue about anything at 7 😊

[Toddhopper.]

 stevie_b, on 17 May 2022 - 11:44 AM, said:

Well, I knew quite clearly that I was a straight woman at 17. Going back to Goku's post though, I don't think I had a clue about anything at 7 😊

I knew I wanted to kiss girls & not boys at 7 but I wasn't quite sure why!

[Town_Fan]

Dude might be gay or straight and I don't care either way but christ he's milking the attention.

This post has been edited by Town_Fan: 17 May 2022 - 04:25 PM

[spireitetoo]

 Town_Fan, on 17 May 2022 - 04:19 PM, said:

Dude might be gay or straight and I don't care either way but christ he's milking the attention.

Will he be loving the attention from the terraces next season... I doubt he will.

[Misnomer]

 Town_Fan, on 17 May 2022 - 04:19 PM, said:

Dude might be gay or straight and I don't care either way but christ he's milking the attention.

Yep. I'm already bored to death with it and the usual suspects jumping on the bandwagon..."oh, he's just so brave"..who gives a shiit! Coming out as gay in 2022 has never been brave.
What Justin Fashanu did was brave.... and I mean, BRAVE!

[Search & Destroy]

 Town_Fan, on 17 May 2022 - 04:19 PM, said:

Dude might be gay or straight and I don't care either way but christ he's milking the attention.

Love Island 2023

[Hoare (400)]

 Waller is my hero, on 17 May 2022 - 03:52 AM, said:

Great player…..Das Hanmer…..rocket of a shot with that left boot

Maybe he could be one for the Legends of the spire podcast ??



Hoare (400)