FA Delays Anti-homophobia film

[kinboshi]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/fa-delays-antihomophobia-film-1893363.html

The FA yesterday defended its decision to delay the launch of a film aimed at tackling homophobia in football. The governing body came under fire from gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell for postponing the launch of the video, part of a campaign to stop supporters' homophobic chants and insults.

[kinboshi]

Interesting to hear John Amaechi's view on this (currently on Newsnight) - famous for being a Brit starring in the NBA, and then for coming out after he retired:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/jun/28/usa.americansports

[Josedinho]

Are homophobic chants a big problem? Off the top of my head i can't think of many/any chants of the top of my head.

[Dewi_cool]

Are homophobic chants a big problem? Off the top of my head i can't think of many/any chants of the top of my head.

Josedinho ,Josedinho .Josedinho has two heads, Josedinho has two heads

[gatso]

Are homophobic chants a big problem? Off the top of my head i can't think of many/any chants of the top of my head.

is that because players don't come out as they're scared of the stick they'll get?

[Josedinho]

Are homophobic chants a big problem? Off the top of my head i can't think of many/any chants of the top of my head.

Josedinho ,Josedinho .Josedinho has two heads, Josedinho has two heads

NH took me so long to type as i was thinking of offensive chants.

Ignore my post please. I have now remembered when we were in the same league as Brighton.

[Horneris]

Despite being heterosexual (he is married with 2 children, son Lucas and daughter Georgina [3]), Le Saux was dogged by rumours of homosexuality during his playing career. He attributed this to his lack of enthusiasm for the 'typical' footballer's lifestyle, his university background, and the fact that he read liberal broadsheet newspaper, The Guardian. This led to abuse from opposition fans and even players.

On one such occasion, in a Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool on 27 February 1999, Le Saux became involved in a running series of taunts with Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler. With Le Saux preparing to take a free kick, Fowler repeatedly bent over and pointed his backside in the Chelsea player's direction. Despite the obvious taunts, Le Saux, who refused to take the free kick, was booked for delay of play. He later struck Fowler on the edge of the Chelsea penalty area, but the incident wasn't seen by the match officials.

[bobby1]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/fa-delays-antihomophobia-film-1893363.html

The FA yesterday defended its decision to delay the launch of a film aimed at tackling homophobia in football. The governing body came under fire from gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell for postponing the launch of the video, part of a campaign to stop supporters' homophobic chants and insults.

Poofs!!

( its a joke)

[Horneris]

there it is,

[TheWhisper]

Its not a bad film, surprised that with it being so long in the making they decided to seek further focus group opinion at the last minute.

[Acidmouse]

Despite being heterosexual (he is married with 2 children, son Lucas and daughter Georgina [3]), Le Saux was dogged by rumours of homosexuality during his playing career. He attributed this to his lack of enthusiasm for the 'typical' footballer's lifestyle, his university background, and the fact that he read liberal broadsheet newspaper, The Guardian. This led to abuse from opposition fans and even players.

On one such occasion, in a Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool on 27 February 1999, Le Saux became involved in a running series of taunts with Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler. With Le Saux preparing to take a free kick, Fowler repeatedly bent over and pointed his backside in the Chelsea player's direction. Despite the obvious taunts, Le Saux, who refused to take the free kick, was booked for delay of play. He later struck Fowler on the edge of the Chelsea penalty area, but the incident wasn't seen by the match officials.

Always found it funny that Le Saux is actually not gay, but Fowler being the low life pond scum he is just kept pushing it all the time with him. The more a read about Fowler the more glad I am he totally fuked up his career.

[GreekStein]

Are homophobic chants a big problem? Off the top of my head i can't think of many/any chants of the top of my head.

Josedinho ,Josedinho .Josedinho has two heads, Josedinho has two heads

aahahah more love needed dewi!

[GreekStein]

Kin you're definitely at least a bit gay

[kinboshi]

Kin you're definitely at least a bit gay

Are you trying to chat me up?

[byronkincaid]

lol was that ad thought up by a 12 year old?