AlCapone 7,678 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 One an England international, who can they be? John Terry?http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/england-player-another-premier-league-6693874 footballers have stayed silent about their sexuality for fear of the backlash including taunts from opposing fans.But with attitudes finally changing two Premier League stars believe the time is right to come out.A source said: The stigma has completely gone, and the public are far more accepting.At this level of football, being gay is almost the final frontier.It has always been such a macho game and, unfortunately, perhaps more than in any other sport, there can be an aggressive mob mentality in the stands.But finally the tide is turning and more and more sports people are openly gay.two players including an England international have told family and friends, and are being supported by their clubs and the Football Association.We are not revealing their names. They would become the first ever players to publicly announce they are gay while in the top flight of English football. The stars are thought to be planning to go public before the start of next season.We can also reveal that another well known player came out to friends in 2011.But a homophobic word was then daubed in paint across his car.It is understood he is now reluctant to come out publicly in case he is the target for more abuse. 1990 former Norwich and Nottingham Forest striker Justin Fashanu became Britains first openly gay footballer.But he was subjected to malicious jibes from fellow players and terrible abuse from fans. He hanged himself, aged 37, in 1998 after being accused of sexual assault.No male footballer since Fashanu has come out while still playing professionally in this country.Ex-Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger retired before his 2014 announcement that he is gay.y stars in other sports have been blazing a trail including British diver Tom Daley .Keegan Hirst made history in August when he became the first British professional rugby league player to come out. It followed the announcement in 2009 by gay rugby union star Gareth Thomas.An FA spokesman declined to comment on the Premier League players. Insiders believe footballers may become even more popular after coming out and hugely increase their earning power.Top celebrity agent Simon Jones added: Profile-wise there are no negatives to coming out in 2015. The world is literally their oyster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Boruc. absolute stick on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,746 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Rio Ferdinand since he's single now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Diego Costa. Without a doubt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Southampton centre half. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,700 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Rio Ferdinand since he's single nowWow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Fraser Forster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 17,158 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Frank McAvennie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
watty. 5,799 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Rio Ferdinand since he's single nowooft! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Joey Barton and Harry Kane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Naismith and Whittaker ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,759 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 For anyone else who has ever heard Chris Smalling talk, this won't come as a shock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 There used to be rumours about Naismith during his days with us and killie.I'd guess an arsenal player, lot of them are far too well groomed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 780 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thomas Hitzlsperger is gay ? i'm gonna say townsend or ings Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,859 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I reckon Sterling. Just look at the way he runs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,266 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I reckon Sterling. Just look at the way he runs...Yup runs like a ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancedeangers1 287 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Sterling was first to come to mind for me. Smalling is suspicious because of his voice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 21,639 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 There used to be rumours about Naismith during his days with us and killie.I'd guess an arsenal player, lot of them are far too well groomed.Hardly surprising. He always seemed a bit bent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 One of them has to be Ozil, I mean how did he get those eyes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Lallana Mata Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydebankBearWATP 877 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 One of them has to be Ozil, I mean how did he get those eyes.Probably staring at his missus Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Probably staring at his missus Should be called Ohhhhhzil Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Rio Ferdinand since he's single nowAlways had suspicions about him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Always had suspicions about him.Doubt it ,that top isny matching his shorts ,where's his jewelry too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Doubt it ,that top isny matching his shorts ,where's his jewelry too But the towel suggests he's only half way through preparing for a night out as Ria. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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