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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.พ. 2012
- There are currently around 5,000 professional footballers in Britain, but incredibly not one of them has come out publicly as gay. Amal Fashanu, niece of Justin Fashanu, the only ever openly gay British professional, goes on a mission to discover why no gay player has followed in her uncle's boots in over twenty years. Witnessing the typical chants from opposing fans on the terraces at Brighton, Amal can immediately see why gay players will not put their heads above the parapet. But one of Britain's most famous gay football fans, Matt Lucas, tells her that the problem extends beyond the fans.
Max Clifford, who reveals he has helped several Premiership stars keep their homosexuality secret in order to preserve their careers, goes further by insisting that the mentality of most people in and around the game remains in the Dark Ages. When Amal finally negotiates some access to straight premiership stars - from the Millwall dressing room - she learns that attitudes amongst many footballers may not be as bad as feared.
The Premiership's most controversial and outspoken player, Joey Barton, who like Amal has a gay uncle, expresses 'pity' for his fellow professionals who lack the courage to speak out on the subject, but blames the game's homophobia on some of the 'archaic figures' who run the game. Amal also gains access to a professional game official prepared to come forward and meet her to discuss life as a gay man inside the game, but the politics of the game prevent him.
Amidst these fascinating revelations about football's last taboo, Amal becomes embroiled in a deeply personal journey. For the first time she is exposed to the full truth about her family's darkest secrets. - กีฬา
People are saying that you should "keep your sexuality to yourself" in these comments, it's about a gay footballer being able to walk around with his partner/husband the way straight footballers can walk around with their partners/wives without having to receive abuse from the stands.
It would be ideal that a person's sexuality had no bearing on their profession or vocation.
It doesn't in rugby.
John Fashanu turned his back on his own brother when the world had turned horribly against him and for that I hate him..
this girl deserves more credit tbh, she knows what she wants to achieve plus she can also be tough when she needs to be. Hope she stays in this kind of industry because she is pretty good at it.
Hope one day a current player will 'come out' and be followed by others - but as comments on here amongst others show, that day is a long way away. Kudos to Joey Barton too for appearing in this documentary.
Thanks for letting me know, it's always nice to hear. If everyone had your strength and courage things would be much better but unfortunately it doesn't always turn out like that. I'm glad these videos helped you along the way and I'm sure many more will follow. We need more people to raise awareness and I wish you well with that and I wish you well Tim, well done.
This is tremendous Amal good job with making the documentary to understand the tragic death of your uncle.
It's sad what happened I didn't even know until my mum explained to me what happened the fashanu family is very big my mum is Adenike fashanu justin fashanu cousin so I'm his niece but it's sad because he died before I was born .
Honestly you should hope for gen z to have more gay footballers
I see your point and agree....BUT, if a homosexual player has to live a LIE and pretend to be something they are not out of justified FEAR of being reviled if they reveal who they REALLY are, thats a very sad situation to be in.
If a top name player came out as being gay, it wouldnt bother me in the least....but it would many others.
Your welcome, there are alot of gay footballers out there in every league and it won't be long before they come out. I don't play football but I love watching it and I'm sure many other gay guys do to. Keep up the good work.
John Fashanu is a disgrace! He should be ashamed of himself for the way he badly treated his brother, just for being gay!
Why Don't the BBC do a documentary about the Jimmy Savile cover up? Would love to see that! still convinced Jill Dando was bumped off because she was going to blow the whistle.
thank you for this. the dark ages are still with us. i have sympathy with anyone who has to live in denial. however it explains the odd, acting out, behaviours that manifest themselves in some players.
All these people bashing John when it was Justin the gay brother who was a really bad brother. But because he's Gay he can do no wrong
If you don't offer support to a family member who needs it then you deserve 'bashing'. What wrong did Justin do? Be gay???? He took his own life remember.
The fella at 2:45 looks like he's keeping a pineapple warm.
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Justin Fashanu was so handsome
What does it matter? Who cares? She should spend her energy doing more important things
i live on an island of 1000 people. the main industry is deep sea fishing. in a way it mimics the 'gay' footballers situation. no male would dare admit to a gay orientation. i was brought up here and faced a hellish time......but now 35years later things and attitudes have changed....but not enough for any youngster to 'come out'. marriages tend to break up with alarming frequency. i leave you to ponder why.
John Eunson cos the wife will meet a man with more money!
How on earth is "we can see you holding hands" 'witty'? I don't see the intelligence behind that any more than what he said next.
Amal is fucking gorgeous!!! As a football fan from the States, I'd never heard of Justin, but here's to hoping more active professional athletes follow Jason Collin's example.
It's time to realize Middle Age is over. If a footballer is good or not should be decided like he plays his games and his performance in training. It is his privacy whom he loves and shares his life with
Watch 110%Bent and you'll see the truth about the game.
How do gay footballers keep it a secret?
The fact she was scared by the atmosphere shows she shouldn't go to games. She was acting like it was unusual and wrong. Footballers love it, thats why footballers play, to get the buzz of being in a really loud stadium with a massive atmosphere. They should of got someone with actual football knowledge to do this show. Poor stuff.
Rascit chanting is never tolrated , nethier should homophobic chanting .
Footballers do not " like it " when the chants are prejuiced in nature , and nethier do their decent team mates .
Piss poor excuse , sounds like you are defending abusive chanting
You need therapy.
Indeed it is.
Wow John still going on about Money! Jeez he should be ashamed of himself...Whether he agrees with homosexuality or not blahblah...All he seems to care about is money!
Hahahaha, this will be my last comment. The thing she said after the leeds game about any player getting taunted by other fans. There is nothing wrong with that either. Ask any player, they don't mind. It's part of the game and the banter of it all.
If you think how many footballers there are it would be next to impossible for there not to be a gay footballer currently playing. In fact in all likelihood there are lots of them. Some are known inside the game others aren't but none have come out publicly. Statistically it is likely that the number is in the hundreds for gay players (and I mean Kinsey 5s or 6s) and the number that are not completely straight (somewhere in the spectrum i.e bisexual) is probably easily a four digit number! Therefore there is likely a closeted football at the top. Someone is missing a trick, if a really big player turned around and came out I reckon he could become an instant national hero. They could be the next David Beckham. Other sports can do it look at Michael Sam in NFL and Steve Davies in cricket as well as Gareth Thomas in rugby.
I totally agree, being gay is no different to anyone else, we're all human beings.
Your uncle would be so very proud of you for this , I am sorry that your father is still in denial , more power to your elbow GF xxx
I met your uncle justin in norwich me being a chelsea fan football was the topic. He was a truely decent bloke let down by all around him brian clough ,,,,and sadly his brother john
Justin hed the character and the believe to come out respect go him shame have his neice wernt around back then! ,,,,,all we hear about today is racisisum in football. Back then It seems homaphobia
Wzs the poison. RIP BUD ,,,,GONE TO SOON. David Webster Norfolk
We have no gay politicians nor footballers in this country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we do have multiple politicians in my country
And what flea pit country is that?
Hear hear
Why
Obviously I'm only 1/4 through this documentary, but I'm curious if she's going to delve into just how cruel and abusive her own father was towards his brother after he came out. He did and said some pretty fucked up shit about Justin.
gay and black british football players
>black british
>black
>british
Try AFL - Aussie rules thats a gay sport for sure
A person is like any other person no matter what their sexuality is
She is buff doh
Yea..most footballers are hot! >:D thats why ;)
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Justin Fashanu wasn't some brave gay rights warrior who 'came out' to champion the cause. Fashanu's career had already collapsed in 1990 and he was playing for Leyton Orient. He sold his story to the Sun newspaper because he was desperate for money. When he was at the height of his career and had plenty of money hew was only too happy to keep his little secret to himself.
I also wonder if Amal addresses her own father John's homophobia and prejudice against her uncle Justin? Justin Fashanu experienced a lot of racism and homophobia in his life and his struggle was even more difficult because he was a black gay man. I wonder why the media always ignore the fact that Justin's struggle wasn't just because of his sexuality it also relates to his race and culture. Look at John Fashanu Justin's brother is so homophobic as are plenty of other blacks of African origin.
Amal = very tidy!
she red hot
Was she in skins?
John Fashanu turned his back on his brother due to homophobia. The Justin Fashanu business still rankles?
We can see you holding hands is just a witty football chant as they are known as quite a gay city. If you get offended by football chants, you shouldn't go to football. There is nothing wrong with 'offensive' football chanting. it wasn't as if it was directed to an actual gay person. Jesus people don't belong in football if they are going to be so fucking touchy!
He didn't come out the sun exposed him and then he told lies to make money.
ALL HAIL FOR ROBBIE ROGERS
Why the fuck do u want players to come out leave them alone
This woman hasn't got a clue about the working class game.poor little spoilt rich girl.
i love football,i love bpl,i love man utd...but gay...gay is wrong..
I think being a pedophile is wrong . Not being gay ...
You're right bro
@@mcdandaniel5648 I think being unable to spell your prejudices is wrong.