Tag: Matt Lucas

British comedian Matt Lucas (L), patron of Arsenal's Gay Gooners supporters' group speaks with players from the gay supporters' teams of Arsenal and Brighton as they take part in a penalty shoot-out competition at the Arsenal Hub in north London on October 1, 2017, ahead of the premier league game between the two teams. The competition is seen as an opportunity to celebrate the diverse nature of the Arsenal team, their supporters and wider community - and create an environment where everyone associated with the club feels respected and welcomed. Picture: CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Matt Lucas: Arsenal are the only tribe I don’t mind being a part of

Matt Lucas says the only thing that makes him feel tribal is Arsenal, as a long time supporter of the club.
British comedian Matt Lucas (L), patron of Arsenal's Gay Gooners supporters' group speaks with players from the gay supporters' teams of Arsenal and Brighton as they take part in a penalty shoot-out competition at the Arsenal Hub in north London on October 1, 2017, ahead of the premier league game between the two teams. The competition is seen as an opportunity to celebrate the diverse nature of the Arsenal team, their supporters and wider community - and create an environment where everyone associated with the club feels respected and welcomed. Picture: CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Lucas: There will be openly gay footballers in five to ten years

Gay Gooners patron Matt Lucas believes there will be more openly gay footballers in the next five to ten years. 

Matt Lucas speaks about Arsenal for Everyone at half-time during Gunners’ clash against Brighton

Honorary president of the Gay Gooners supporters group, comedian and actor Matt Lucas, spoke at half-time during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Brighton.