Ep. 7: Pride In Football

We need to make football a safe and inclusive space for everyone. On the back of Jake Daniels becoming the first pro player in England to come out as gay for over 30 years, a landmark Women’s Euros tournament that showed us what LGBTQIA+ inclusivity can look like on the pitch and on the terraces, and Rainbow Laces campaigns becoming a permanent fixture in the calendar – it feels like football is more motivated than ever to become a safe space for queer people. The VERSUS team linked up with Rinse FM’s Jordss and Lewes FC captain Ellie Hack for the first episode in a new series of ‘The Future of Football’ to discuss what football can learn from the Women’s Euros, why allyship from players and fans is so important, and why the authorities need to do more to create an inclusive game. This podcast was recorded in collaboration with size? as part of ‘The House Party’, a series of live events that celebrate new football culture in size? stores across the country. Keep it locked to VERSUS and size? channels to attend IRL.