EPISODE · Jul 21, 2021 · 30 MIN
The One with Laura McAllister
from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall
It’s fair to say that Laura McAllister is a Welsh sporting legend.The ex-Wales football captain played in every single one of the country’s international matches between 1994 and 2001, and is also a former chair of Sport Wales. In April, she narrowly lost her bid to win a place as UEFA’s representative for women on FIFA’s ruling council, which was the latest move from a woman who is passionate about making the beautiful game a sport where everyone feels welcome.Laura – who is also a professor of politics and sports governance – is someone we’ve wanted to have on the podcast for a little while, and this episode really doesn’t disappoint.We chat about everything from her experiences in the beautiful game; why she wants to use her platform to help make the sport more inclusive; the pride of representing your country; the people who came before her that made football more welcoming to LGBTQ+ people; and the importance of authenticity in sport and in life.We really, really enjoyed this one – and we think you will as well.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @LauraMcAllister @Cymru @FAWWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]
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It’s fair to say that Laura McAllister is a Welsh sporting legend.The ex-Wales football captain played in every single one of the country’s international matches between 1994 and 2001, and is also a former chair of Sport Wales. In April, she narrowly lost her bid to win a place as UEFA’s representative for women on FIFA’s ruling council, which was the latest move from a woman who is passionate about making the beautiful game a sport where everyone feels welcome.Laura – who is also a professor of politics and sports governance – is someone we’ve wanted to have on the podcast for a little while, and this episode really doesn’t disappoint.We chat about everything from her experiences in the beautiful game; why she wants to use her platform to help make the sport more inclusive; the pride of representing your country; the people who came before her that made football more welcoming to LGBTQ+ people; and the importance of authenticity in sport and in life.We really, really enjoyed this one – and we think you will as well.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @LauraMcAllister @Cymru @FAWWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]
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