For anyone who can't see Tweets, it is a Championship footballer who is gay. Has recently come out to his family and then had a meeting with his manager and chairman. Says he will reveal his identity publicly soon.
Agree. He will get 'remarks' from all over the place, but he is about to take a brave step. All we can do is confront homophobic fellow supporters who act in any kind of insulting way as we should also confront fellow supporters who are racist. As the player said he met with his club chairman I think we can rule out Charlton, but I'd like to think the overwhelming number of Charlton supporters would be just that, supportive.
Good luck to him. He must know the sort of nonsense he'll have to put up with now, but hopefully we will see that society has come a long way in the last decade.
Why? Just an attempt to whip up a storm of interest?
possibly, it's social media so who knows.
As I said I hope it is genuine but it's a brand new account, this was the first post. Why the need to build it up like this rather than just announce the news?
Why? Just an attempt to whip up a storm of interest?
possibly, it's social media so who knows.
As I said I hope it is genuine but it's a brand new account, this was the first post. Why the need to build it up like this rather than just announce the news?
Hope I'm wrong and just being to cynical.
Agreed, saw this yesterday and instantly thought it was a wind up.
50 years of Pride and yet it will still cause a stir, with troglodytes on the terraces having a field day. He is a brave man but hopefully he will be a beacon and will open the gates to allow other high profile sports men and women to feel safe in being open about their sexuality.
That wasn't the first Tweet - just pinned at top of timeline.
Why would someone fake this? Seems serious and sensible to me, not a wind-up.
The downside to what Social media has done is to give a platform to idiots, or show us just how many idiots there are in the world.
Banter / humour / trolling / nastiness / sarcasm / belittling / jealousy / hate : lack of respect... all at levels the likes of me and you just can’t comprehend.
I will be staggered if this is real and not a wind up
The point has been made that by doing it this way it focusses attention on "who" it is rather than "what" he is. The build up helps with acceptance. I hope that's right and hope this is genuine.
I'm wondering why this footballer is drip-feeding things like this over social media first. I suppose it would help gauge public reaction and generate publicity, and that might be what he feels the English football community needs from its first active, openly gay male player since Justin Fashanu.
I don't think this isn't genuine, but I also don't know why they are choosing this method of reveal.
The point has been made that by doing it this way it focusses attention on "who" it is rather than "what" he is. The build up helps with acceptance. I hope that's right and hope this is genuine.
I personally don't get why anyone has to be open about their sexuality, but no one should be forced to hide it either. Just live and let live.
If you were LBGT and weren't "out" to your work mates would you be happy taking your partner to a works do? If your a footballer, or anyone else in the public eye, you can't lead a normal life if your hiding your sexuality.
Of course your right, that's how it should be, unfortunately we all know that's not how easy life is, even in 2019.
... he dont play for Charlton, he clearly states he spoke to his Chairman about it as well as his Manager - Bet our players wouldnt recognise Roland even if he was in a one man line up!!
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He will get 'remarks' from all over the place, but he is about to take a brave step.
All we can do is confront homophobic fellow supporters who act in any kind of insulting way as we should also confront fellow supporters who are racist.
As the player said he met with his club chairman I think we can rule out Charlton, but I'd like to think the overwhelming number of Charlton supporters would be just that, supportive.
i hope it is genuine but I have my doubts
As I said I hope it is genuine but it's a brand new account, this was the first post. Why the need to build it up like this rather than just announce the news?
Hope I'm wrong and just being to cynical.
Why would someone fake this? Seems serious and sensible to me, not a wind-up.
As I say, I hope I'm just being too cynical.
If it's true then very best wishes to him.
50 years of Pride and yet it will still cause a stir, with troglodytes on the terraces having a field day. He is a brave man but hopefully he will be a beacon and will open the gates to allow other high profile sports men and women to feel safe in being open about their sexuality.
Banter / humour / trolling / nastiness / sarcasm / belittling / jealousy / hate : lack of respect... all at levels the likes of me and you just can’t comprehend.
I will be staggered if this is real and not a wind up
He equally shouldn't feel pressured not to tell the world - which is the current climate, I would suggest.
I don't think this isn't genuine, but I also don't know why they are choosing this method of reveal.
Anyone really care, I don't.
Of course your right, that's how it should be, unfortunately we all know that's not how easy life is, even in 2019.
I’m pretty sure that the majority of people will be accepting and supporting but I hope he is prepared for the reception he will get at the den!!!
If it is a true account I'm assuming the PR machine will be in full swing.
... he dont play for Charlton, he clearly states he spoke to his Chairman about it as well as his Manager - Bet our players wouldnt recognise Roland even if he was in a one man line up!!
If it is real he'll make a fortune from interviews, sponsorship, appearances anyway.
There would undoubtedly be abuse from a minority of dumb fans but I'm assuming this would be from a small number and would gradually die out.
Makes sense from a financial perspective to be the first gay player to 'come out'. Their agent will be very happy.