Tag: Gay Gooners

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: A rainbow flag is seen as clubs show support for the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Arsenal Football Club are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in February. The club will mark the event officially at two fixtures, the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup semi-final against Manchester City and the Premier League home game against Brentford.

Pride in London: GayGooners have float in Pride parade, Gunnersaurus to appear

Six years after leaping over a Pride barrier to march with the UK’s first LGBT+ football fan group, an Arsenal season-ticket holder is organising the club’s biggest-ever Pride appearance.
Supporters stand in front of a giant screen displaying a rainbow flag to pay tribute to the victims of the shooting of Orlando, in a fan zone in Paris during the Euro 2016 football tournament on June 13, 2016. / AFP / Thomas SAMSON (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)

How do we fight homophobia in football?

A recent report from the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee has further highlighted the problem of homophobia in sport and has made suggestions on how governing bodies can take a zero tolerance approach.

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.

Arsenal recognised for LGBT support

Gay Gooners has helped many but shocking new reports have emerged that most of the Premier League is yet to follow our lead.