Quote Originally Posted by toonlegend View Post
I'm in 2 minds about this. when im at work/socialising/at schools/sporting events etc and i meet other people - i either like them (mostly) or dislike them (sometimes) but never in my mind is "who/what/how does he/she like ***. " edit S E X

neither footballers or anyone else shouldn't have to "come out" as anything. gay/straight/trans

its making a big thing out of something that is natural. you could even say its making something natural into something unnatural?
No, I totally agree, J. It shouldn't be an issue but I'm sure there'll be gay footballers who would like to live their lives as openly as a straight footballer but feel they can't because of the hassle it would cause. Just like anyone, footballers shouldn't be defined by their sexuality but, until it isn't an issue any more, they will be if they're gay.

I think my point is that, whilst most of us aren't bothered either way if a player is straight or gay, unfortunately there are some for who it's an issue so this lad coming out is a brave move and will hopefully encourage others to say 'aye, me too and so what'.

Ultimately, we're all aiming for 'so what', I guess.