Brian Stokes
@brianstokes92.bsky.social
Non-League Ambassador at Football vs Homophobia 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Formerly a Lion at York City. 🔴🔵
Occasional Lib Dem. 🔶️
All views my own and not those of my employer.
Formerly a Lion at York City. 🔴🔵
Occasional Lib Dem. 🔶️
All views my own and not those of my employer.
Really delighted to see @ncefl.org.uk show their support for the @footballvhomophobia.com Month of Action.
If you're a club that wants to be involved, either drop me a message or email brian@footballvhomophobia.com.
#FvH2026
If you're a club that wants to be involved, either drop me a message or email brian@footballvhomophobia.com.
#FvH2026
#NCEL NEWS
The Macron NCEL is proud to be once again supporting the Football v Homophobia (FvH) Month of Action that starts on Sunday.
More details ⤵
ncefl.org.uk/news/le...
The Macron NCEL is proud to be once again supporting the Football v Homophobia (FvH) Month of Action that starts on Sunday.
More details ⤵
ncefl.org.uk/news/le...
Macron NCEL backs Football v Homophobia's Month of Action
The Macron NCEL is proud to be once again supporting the Football v Homophobia (FvH) Month of Action that starts on Sunday.
ncefl.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Really delighted to see @ncefl.org.uk show their support for the @footballvhomophobia.com Month of Action.
If you're a club that wants to be involved, either drop me a message or email brian@footballvhomophobia.com.
#FvH2026
If you're a club that wants to be involved, either drop me a message or email brian@footballvhomophobia.com.
#FvH2026
With the WSL now dropping the Rainbow Laces campaign, I'm just posting this again.
Personal opinion, I'm not fussed about this.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Premier League ends relationship with Stonewall, will replace Rainbow Laces with new LGBTQ+ campaign
January 18, 2026 at 11:21 AM
With the WSL now dropping the Rainbow Laces campaign, I'm just posting this again.
Looking forward to the @footballvhomophobia.com month of action in February.
Here's how you can play your part and why it's more important than ever to show your support. 👇
#FvH2026
Here's how you can play your part and why it's more important than ever to show your support. 👇
#FvH2026
🩷⚫️ The FvH Month of Action is approaching - game on!
Whether you’re a club, team, league, fan group or organisation, now’s the time to register as an FvH Champion ahead of February.
Find out why the campaign needs you… 🫵
#FvH2026
Whether you’re a club, team, league, fan group or organisation, now’s the time to register as an FvH Champion ahead of February.
Find out why the campaign needs you… 🫵
#FvH2026
10 reasons to show support for FvH in February
The annual Football v Homophobia Month of Action will be held in February 2026, in what is also LGBT+ History Month Every year, hundreds of FvH Champions amplify the anti-discrimination campaign’s mes...
www.footballvhomophobia.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Looking forward to the @footballvhomophobia.com month of action in February.
Here's how you can play your part and why it's more important than ever to show your support. 👇
#FvH2026
Here's how you can play your part and why it's more important than ever to show your support. 👇
#FvH2026
FIFA has always said that football has the power to unite communities.
Pride is a protest, it is better to have two countries playing where this could create a powerful statement rather than having a bland Rainbow Laces fixture. 🏳️🌈
#WorldCup2026
Pride is a protest, it is better to have two countries playing where this could create a powerful statement rather than having a bland Rainbow Laces fixture. 🏳️🌈
#WorldCup2026
NEW: The #FIFAWorldCup match in Seattle on June 26 had already been designated as a “Pride Match” before the fixtures were decided. Now we know the teams who will play in it… Egypt and Iran.
Both nations have draconian anti-gay laws.
For @outsports.com
#LGBTQ #football @sportsmedialgbt.com
Both nations have draconian anti-gay laws.
For @outsports.com
#LGBTQ #football @sportsmedialgbt.com
Iran and Egypt set to play Seattle's World Cup LGBTQ Pride Match - Outsports
A World Cup match in Seattle has been named the Pride Match. That game now features Egypt and Iran, which imprison gay people.
www.outsports.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
FIFA has always said that football has the power to unite communities.
Pride is a protest, it is better to have two countries playing where this could create a powerful statement rather than having a bland Rainbow Laces fixture. 🏳️🌈
#WorldCup2026
Pride is a protest, it is better to have two countries playing where this could create a powerful statement rather than having a bland Rainbow Laces fixture. 🏳️🌈
#WorldCup2026
By the time this draw finishes we'll be about to start the Opening Ceremony for the 2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup.
#WorldCup2026
#WorldCup2026
December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
By the time this draw finishes we'll be about to start the Opening Ceremony for the 2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup.
#WorldCup2026
#WorldCup2026
Partaking in the Bootham Timeline Trail raising funds for York City's Sporting Memories group this weekend. A group that gave my dad great joy in the later years of his life. Any donations appreciated:
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
Brian's fundraiser for York City Fc Foundation
Help Brian Stokes raise money to support York City Fc Foundation
www.justgiving.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Partaking in the Bootham Timeline Trail raising funds for York City's Sporting Memories group this weekend. A group that gave my dad great joy in the later years of his life. Any donations appreciated:
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
The @footballvhomophobia.com football looking great in the Ossett United clubhouse whole Pontefract Collieries take on Bradford Park avenue. 🏳️🌈⚽️
August 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The @footballvhomophobia.com football looking great in the Ossett United clubhouse whole Pontefract Collieries take on Bradford Park avenue. 🏳️🌈⚽️
Personal opinion, I'm not fussed about this.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Premier League ends relationship with Stonewall, will replace Rainbow Laces with new LGBTQ+ campaign
Premier League ends long-running 'Rainbow Laces' partnership with Stonewall
The Premier League is reportedly set to no longer take part in Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign after ending partnership with the charity.
www.thepinknews.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Personal opinion, I'm not fussed about this.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Tadcaster Albion showing support for @footballvhomophobia.com this afternoon.
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
July 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tadcaster Albion showing support for @footballvhomophobia.com this afternoon.
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
May 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When the @libdems.org.uk were in Government Britain was the No.1 country in Europe to be a member of the LGBT+ Community.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
Too many lives in the LGBTQ+ community have been blighted by discrimination and hate.
Liberal Democrats will always stand up against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
And we'll fight for fair society where everyone’s rights and dignity are upheld.
#IDAHOBIT 🏳️🌈 ❤️ 💜 💙 🏳️⚧️
Liberal Democrats will always stand up against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
And we'll fight for fair society where everyone’s rights and dignity are upheld.
#IDAHOBIT 🏳️🌈 ❤️ 💜 💙 🏳️⚧️
May 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
When the @libdems.org.uk were in Government Britain was the No.1 country in Europe to be a member of the LGBT+ Community.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
Pointless trivia fact, if San Marino qualify it would again mean that San Marino would have qualified for the Eurovision Final more times than the San Marino National Football Team have won games of football.
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
May 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Pointless trivia fact, if San Marino qualify it would again mean that San Marino would have qualified for the Eurovision Final more times than the San Marino National Football Team have won games of football.
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
So Iceland have been going round with shirts saying "We are not Jedward".
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
May 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
So Iceland have been going round with shirts saying "We are not Jedward".
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
We have a huge shortage of care workers in this country and Labour want to stop overseas visas for care workers according to Yvette Cooper this morning.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
May 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We have a huge shortage of care workers in this country and Labour want to stop overseas visas for care workers according to Yvette Cooper this morning.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
April 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
March 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A reminder that York City Ladies have a massive game tomorrow afternoon playing Norton and Stockton Ancients.
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
March 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A reminder that York City Ladies have a massive game tomorrow afternoon playing Norton and Stockton Ancients.
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
York City Ladies very unlucky to lose 2-1 against Huddersfield today.
However, due to results elsewhere, it's now very simple. Win next week and York guarantee survival.
If you have nothing planned next Sunday, get down to the University of York and cheer the ladies to survival.
#ycfc #yclfc
However, due to results elsewhere, it's now very simple. Win next week and York guarantee survival.
If you have nothing planned next Sunday, get down to the University of York and cheer the ladies to survival.
#ycfc #yclfc
March 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Reposted by Brian Stokes
Freedom to live you life as who you are is not too much to ask. Today, members passed our new policy to strengthen the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and support them as in living their lives freely.
March 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Freedom to live you life as who you are is not too much to ask. Today, members passed our new policy to strengthen the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and support them as in living their lives freely.
Message to every York City supporter.
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
March 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Message to every York City supporter.
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
Reposted by Brian Stokes
Do you remember the main two parties copying Libdems on importance of mental health provisions, that seemingly becoming a baseline of messaging for all parties other than the hard right.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
Wes Streeting: there is overdiagnosis of mental health conditions
Wes Streeting: there is overdiagnosis of mental health conditions
Health secretary says too many people are being ‘written off’ and that is driving ministers’ changes to welfare
The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said he believes there is an “overdiagnosis” of some mental health conditions as well as “too many…
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Do you remember the main two parties copying Libdems on importance of mental health provisions, that seemingly becoming a baseline of messaging for all parties other than the hard right.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
