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Jake Daniels: how homophobia in men's football is changing

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels’ announcement that he is homosexual makes him the UK’s only active, openly gay, male professional footballer.

The Conversation

It’s only a matter of time before there is an out gay Premier League player

I promised my uncle, Justin Fashanu, that I would support gay players until there was representation in football’s top tier, says journalist Amal Fashanu

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s good for all of us’: Blackpool hails Jake Daniels for coming out

While older fans praise teenager’s courage, younger people wonder why football is so behind the times

The Guardian - UK

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Jake Daniels coming out will have huge impact, says Justin Fashanu’s niece Amal

The Blackpool forward became the first gay footballer in Britain to come out while still playing since Fashanu

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker hails Jake Daniels for bravely announcing he is gay in historic moment

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels is the UK's first active footballer to announce he is openly gay for over 30 years and the teenager has received support from former England striker Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Jake Daniels supported by Merseyside’s LGBT+ football groups after coming out as gay

Jake Daniels is the first active male professional to come out since Justin Fashanu

Liverpool Echo

Jake Daniels: Eddie Izzard, Matt Lucas and Roman Kemp support footballer after he comes out as gay

Comedian Matt Lucas said it was a ‘landmark day in British LGBT history’

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‘He’ll be accepted’: Gary Lineker leads tributes as football world praises Jake Daniels for coming out as gay

Jake Daniels has been hailed as "an inspiration" after becoming the first active male professional footballer to come out as gay in 32 years.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker says Jake Daniels ‘going down a path many others will follow’ after coming out

The former England striker believes Daniels’ decision to become the first Briton in the men’s professional game to come out publicly as gay will ensure ‘others follow suit’

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ fan 'can't stop smiling' after Blackpool footballer comes out

Pride in Football co-chair Joe White expresses "awe" at Jake Daniels' decision to go public about his sexuality

Wales Online

Thanks for your leadership, Jake Daniels: a gay man and professional footballer

The young Blackpool forward has shown remarkable strength to take this step – he deserves the freedom now just to play

The Guardian - UK

Harry Kane and Eric Dier send message to Blackpool's Jake Daniels after coming out as gay

The Spurs duo alongside many other players and clubs have sent positive messages to the 17-year-old who has done something not many thought would be possible within the footballing remit in this country

Football London

Blackpool’s Jake Daniels will be ‘inspiration to many’ after coming out, says PM

Boris Johnson praised the young forward, who became the first British man in professional football to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu in 1990.

The Independent UK

Chelsea message Jake Daniels as Blackpool star becomes first gay UK pro footballer in decades

Blackpool youngster Jake Daniels has announced that he is gay, becoming the first professional footballer in the UK to do so since Justin Fashanu in 1990, with Chelsea among the clubs to send their support

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The Independent UK

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels comes out as gay

The 17-year-old is the first Briton in the men’s professional game to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990.

Wales Online

Footballer Jake Daniels comes out as gay in historic TV interview

The teenage footballer made the announcement in an interview with Sky Sports

Wales Online

Blackpool striker Jake Daniels comes out to become the only openly gay professional footballer in Britain

Blackpool player Jake Daniels said 'now is the right time to do it'

The Guardian - UK

Jake Daniels becomes first UK male footballer to come out as gay since 1990

The Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has described his ‘massive relief’ at coming out, becoming the first active UK male footballer since Justin Fashanu

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The Independent UK

Jake Daniels: Blackpool player becomes first UK professional male footballer to come out as gay in 30 years

Young player praised for ‘incredible courage’ as he hopes to become a role model

Daily Mirror

Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels, 17, bravely comes out as gay in historic statement

The teenage forward is the first British male footballer to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu, and he says he hopes that his decision to go public about his sexuality will encourage others

Daily Mirror

Championship teenager ready to come out as gay and "break stigma" in football next week

It's claimed the player plans to make the announcement on TV to become the only current openly gay male professional player in Britain and has the full backing of the club and his teammates

Bangkok Post

UK's first LGBTI museum opens in London

Queer Britain, the UK's first LGBTI museum, opened its doors in London last week, promising to bring the history and culture of the community to a wider audience.

The Guardian - UK

A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped the Modern Game, edited by Calum Jacobs – review

These pieces about players of the present and the past illuminate the racism that blighted the game and the bravery of trailblazers

The Independent UK

Proud Canaries: Education and engagement are crucial in fight against homophobia

Norwich’s match programme on Saturday will be dedicated to both LGBTQ+ History Month and Football v Homophobia

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