Lou Englefield
@louenglefield.bsky.social
Pride Sports, Football v Homophobia, Cardiff EuroGames 2027, Pride House International & Fare Network - Queer 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏴
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🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
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In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
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In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
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🚨 New for this season - FvH Armbands! 🩷⚫️
To add to the collection of armbands in our store, we now have Football v Homophobia armbands ready for the February Month of Action #FvH2026
Get yours from our store now 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/product/fvh-...
To add to the collection of armbands in our store, we now have Football v Homophobia armbands ready for the February Month of Action #FvH2026
Get yours from our store now 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/product/fvh-...
October 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚨 New for this season - FvH Armbands! 🩷⚫️
To add to the collection of armbands in our store, we now have Football v Homophobia armbands ready for the February Month of Action #FvH2026
Get yours from our store now 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/product/fvh-...
To add to the collection of armbands in our store, we now have Football v Homophobia armbands ready for the February Month of Action #FvH2026
Get yours from our store now 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/product/fvh-...
‘“She contacted the Chairman immediately and had to ‘out’ herself to explain why she could no longer remain a member of her beloved club or play with the team,” the club told QueerAF’
“I had to out myself” – are sports bodies violating Trans+ people’s right to privacy?
QueerAF speaks to experts and victims of Trans+ sports bans about how this might be a breach of their right to privacy, which could see legal challenges
www.wearequeeraf.com
September 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
‘“She contacted the Chairman immediately and had to ‘out’ herself to explain why she could no longer remain a member of her beloved club or play with the team,” the club told QueerAF’
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Phuti Lekoloane, recognised as Africa’s first out male gay footballer, has been honoured at the recent 18th South African Sport Awards. Find out more here 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/05/a...
Africa’s First Male Gay Footballer, Phuti Lekoloane, Receives South African Sport Award
Phuti Lekoloane, recognised as Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, has been honoured at the 18th South African Sport Awards.
www.mambaonline.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Phuti Lekoloane, recognised as Africa’s first out male gay footballer, has been honoured at the recent 18th South African Sport Awards. Find out more here 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/05/a...
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ Josh Cavallo will be in Leicester on Friday to speak at #FootballPride
🗣️ “There really is no event quite like it – it’s joyful and uplifting, with a strong spirit of protest that’s fitting for the fractious times we’re living in” - @louenglefield.bsky.social, @footballvhomophobia.com
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🗣️ “There really is no event quite like it – it’s joyful and uplifting, with a strong spirit of protest that’s fitting for the fractious times we’re living in” - @louenglefield.bsky.social, @footballvhomophobia.com
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Trailblazing gay player Josh Cavallo to speak at Football Pride in Leicester on Friday
Australian’s first public speaking engagement since his summer switch to U.K.; 25-year-old made history as the only active out gay male footballer in a top-tier league; tickets just £20 for Friday’s e...
sportsmedialgbt.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ Josh Cavallo will be in Leicester on Friday to speak at #FootballPride
🗣️ “There really is no event quite like it – it’s joyful and uplifting, with a strong spirit of protest that’s fitting for the fractious times we’re living in” - @louenglefield.bsky.social, @footballvhomophobia.com
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🗣️ “There really is no event quite like it – it’s joyful and uplifting, with a strong spirit of protest that’s fitting for the fractious times we’re living in” - @louenglefield.bsky.social, @footballvhomophobia.com
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📣 Here we go! Joining the #FootballPride line-up in Leicester this Friday will be Josh Cavallo, pro footballer and globally recognised LGBTQ+ advocate
🙌 Josh inspired people worldwide when in 2021, he publicly shared his story of being a gay man in the sport…
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🙌 Josh inspired people worldwide when in 2021, he publicly shared his story of being a gay man in the sport…
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August 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
📣 Here we go! Joining the #FootballPride line-up in Leicester this Friday will be Josh Cavallo, pro footballer and globally recognised LGBTQ+ advocate
🙌 Josh inspired people worldwide when in 2021, he publicly shared his story of being a gay man in the sport…
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🙌 Josh inspired people worldwide when in 2021, he publicly shared his story of being a gay man in the sport…
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🎤 Bringing all the hot goss to the #FootballPride party, it’s our charmingly chaotic co-host, Becky Taylor-Gill!
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ The Studs founder is swapping the Counter Pressed studio for The Y Theatre stage - for one day only! and that day is THIS FRIDAY, 29th August 😮
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ The Studs founder is swapping the Counter Pressed studio for The Y Theatre stage - for one day only! and that day is THIS FRIDAY, 29th August 😮
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August 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🎤 Bringing all the hot goss to the #FootballPride party, it’s our charmingly chaotic co-host, Becky Taylor-Gill!
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ The Studs founder is swapping the Counter Pressed studio for The Y Theatre stage - for one day only! and that day is THIS FRIDAY, 29th August 😮
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ The Studs founder is swapping the Counter Pressed studio for The Y Theatre stage - for one day only! and that day is THIS FRIDAY, 29th August 😮
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JOIN US to mark the start of the biggest ever Women’s Rugby World Cup, as we launch Rugby Pride 2025 🏉🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 with a breakfast panel and networking event in Manchester as the city also gears up for a weekend of Pride LGBTQ+ celebrations 🥳🎉
TOMORROW MORNING - Get your FREE ticket via the link below!
TOMORROW MORNING - Get your FREE ticket via the link below!
Rugby Pride 2025 Launch Breakfast
To mark the start of the biggest ever Women’s Rugby World Cup, join us for the launch of Rugby Pride 2025!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
JOIN US to mark the start of the biggest ever Women’s Rugby World Cup, as we launch Rugby Pride 2025 🏉🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 with a breakfast panel and networking event in Manchester as the city also gears up for a weekend of Pride LGBTQ+ celebrations 🥳🎉
TOMORROW MORNING - Get your FREE ticket via the link below!
TOMORROW MORNING - Get your FREE ticket via the link below!
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Did not have Phil Neville coming out strongly against homophobic chanting on my bingo card for this week.
Story for @outsports.com on the “totally unacceptable” and repeated slurs chanted at Portland Timbers players, and the FIFA protocol not being followed.
#LGBTQ #football #FvH2025
Story for @outsports.com on the “totally unacceptable” and repeated slurs chanted at Portland Timbers players, and the FIFA protocol not being followed.
#LGBTQ #football #FvH2025
MLS coach wanted match in Texas suspended over gay slur chant - Outsports
Repeated anti-gay soccer chant from fans led only to a pause in play when Portland Timbers met Club America of Mexico, despite FIFA protocol.
www.outsports.com
August 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Did not have Phil Neville coming out strongly against homophobic chanting on my bingo card for this week.
Story for @outsports.com on the “totally unacceptable” and repeated slurs chanted at Portland Timbers players, and the FIFA protocol not being followed.
#LGBTQ #football #FvH2025
Story for @outsports.com on the “totally unacceptable” and repeated slurs chanted at Portland Timbers players, and the FIFA protocol not being followed.
#LGBTQ #football #FvH2025
Fantastic read on the (il)legality of sex testing in sport.
With particular reference to World Athletics & World Boxing’s decision to introduce genetic testing as a precondition for competing in the women’s category 🧬
With particular reference to World Athletics & World Boxing’s decision to introduce genetic testing as a precondition for competing in the women’s category 🧬
Sex Testing on Trial
verfassungsblog.de
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Fantastic read on the (il)legality of sex testing in sport.
With particular reference to World Athletics & World Boxing’s decision to introduce genetic testing as a precondition for competing in the women’s category 🧬
With particular reference to World Athletics & World Boxing’s decision to introduce genetic testing as a precondition for competing in the women’s category 🧬
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‘Kick It Out says it received record-high reports of discrimination during the 2024/25 season with a rise in sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse…
‘… reports of transphobia doubled…’ (via BBC Sport)
#LGBTQ #football @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social
‘… reports of transphobia doubled…’ (via BBC Sport)
#LGBTQ #football @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social
Kick It Out: Record-high reports of discrimination with a rise in sexism, transphobia, and faith-based abuse during 2024-25 season
Kick It Out says it received record-high reports of discrimination during the 2024-25 season, with a rise in sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
‘Kick It Out says it received record-high reports of discrimination during the 2024/25 season with a rise in sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse…
‘… reports of transphobia doubled…’ (via BBC Sport)
#LGBTQ #football @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social
‘… reports of transphobia doubled…’ (via BBC Sport)
#LGBTQ #football @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social
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📣 We’re thrilled to announce that Lars from ‘I Kissed a Boy’ will be speaking at Football Pride on Friday 29 August in Leicester!
🎧 He’s also a guest on a new episode of the FvH Podcast. Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/30ad20
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ Info & tkts 👉 ytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#LGBTQ #football /1
🎧 He’s also a guest on a new episode of the FvH Podcast. Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/30ad20
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ Info & tkts 👉 ytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#LGBTQ #football /1
August 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📣 We’re thrilled to announce that Lars from ‘I Kissed a Boy’ will be speaking at Football Pride on Friday 29 August in Leicester!
🎧 He’s also a guest on a new episode of the FvH Podcast. Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/30ad20
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ Info & tkts 👉 ytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#LGBTQ #football /1
🎧 He’s also a guest on a new episode of the FvH Podcast. Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/30ad20
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ Info & tkts 👉 ytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
#LGBTQ #football /1
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One of the first negative comments on this piece was to question whether the Rt Revd Cherry Vann is a woman.
Not sure if this is because she’s the 1st woman Archbishop or because she’s the 1st lesbian Archbishop.
Whichever, NEVER believe anti-trans campaigners & their media mates have….1/2
Not sure if this is because she’s the 1st woman Archbishop or because she’s the 1st lesbian Archbishop.
Whichever, NEVER believe anti-trans campaigners & their media mates have….1/2
July 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
One of the first negative comments on this piece was to question whether the Rt Revd Cherry Vann is a woman.
Not sure if this is because she’s the 1st woman Archbishop or because she’s the 1st lesbian Archbishop.
Whichever, NEVER believe anti-trans campaigners & their media mates have….1/2
Not sure if this is because she’s the 1st woman Archbishop or because she’s the 1st lesbian Archbishop.
Whichever, NEVER believe anti-trans campaigners & their media mates have….1/2
The utterly brilliant @transsomething.bsky.social WON an EGLSF Advocacy award! 🏆⭐️
One of the best people I know, whose work on LGBTQ+ inclusion I couldn’t respect more 🙌🏻
Llongyfarchiadau Natalie! 🎉🎉
sportsmedialgbt.com/natalie-wash...
One of the best people I know, whose work on LGBTQ+ inclusion I couldn’t respect more 🙌🏻
Llongyfarchiadau Natalie! 🎉🎉
sportsmedialgbt.com/natalie-wash...
July 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The utterly brilliant @transsomething.bsky.social WON an EGLSF Advocacy award! 🏆⭐️
One of the best people I know, whose work on LGBTQ+ inclusion I couldn’t respect more 🙌🏻
Llongyfarchiadau Natalie! 🎉🎉
sportsmedialgbt.com/natalie-wash...
One of the best people I know, whose work on LGBTQ+ inclusion I couldn’t respect more 🙌🏻
Llongyfarchiadau Natalie! 🎉🎉
sportsmedialgbt.com/natalie-wash...
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It has been six years since the Gender Autonomy Act was passed in Iceland. In those six years, none of the usual fears that anti-trans advocates warn against have manifested - and trans people, non-binary people and intersex people have enjoyed increased rights and protections.
June 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It has been six years since the Gender Autonomy Act was passed in Iceland. In those six years, none of the usual fears that anti-trans advocates warn against have manifested - and trans people, non-binary people and intersex people have enjoyed increased rights and protections.
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Italian Elena Linari wore a rainbow captain's armband last night against Spain at #WEURO2025, in support of LGBTQ+ rights. It's the first time an Italy captain (male or female) has worn one.
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July 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Italian Elena Linari wore a rainbow captain's armband last night against Spain at #WEURO2025, in support of LGBTQ+ rights. It's the first time an Italy captain (male or female) has worn one.
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This quote came from someone who signed the ‘Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community’ letter — and it speaks to the urgency of this moment
If you agree, please read, sign, and share
💬 change.org/nion_women
#NIONWomen #NotInOurName #Feminism #WomensRights #TransRights #WithTheT
If you agree, please read, sign, and share
💬 change.org/nion_women
#NIONWomen #NotInOurName #Feminism #WomensRights #TransRights #WithTheT
July 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This quote came from someone who signed the ‘Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community’ letter — and it speaks to the urgency of this moment
If you agree, please read, sign, and share
💬 change.org/nion_women
#NIONWomen #NotInOurName #Feminism #WomensRights #TransRights #WithTheT
If you agree, please read, sign, and share
💬 change.org/nion_women
#NIONWomen #NotInOurName #Feminism #WomensRights #TransRights #WithTheT
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Some time after 1630, Holly's bucket hat was removed from the DJ booth at Affekt Bar in St. Gallen on Wednesday.
As you see, it has a variety of badges on that she's collected down the years. She would very much like it back.
Please share & If you can help in any way do get in touch.
#EURO2025
As you see, it has a variety of badges on that she's collected down the years. She would very much like it back.
Please share & If you can help in any way do get in touch.
#EURO2025
July 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Some time after 1630, Holly's bucket hat was removed from the DJ booth at Affekt Bar in St. Gallen on Wednesday.
As you see, it has a variety of badges on that she's collected down the years. She would very much like it back.
Please share & If you can help in any way do get in touch.
#EURO2025
As you see, it has a variety of badges on that she's collected down the years. She would very much like it back.
Please share & If you can help in any way do get in touch.
#EURO2025
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Huge congratulations to Caster Semenya on winning this important case! 🙌
We’ll be interested to see how this decision impacts sports & human rights going forward
We’ll be interested to see how this decision impacts sports & human rights going forward
Caster Semenya wins ECHR appeal as sex eligibility case set to return to court
The 34-year-old has been unable to compete in her favoured 800 metres event since 2019
www.independent.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Huge congratulations to Caster Semenya on winning this important case! 🙌
We’ll be interested to see how this decision impacts sports & human rights going forward
We’ll be interested to see how this decision impacts sports & human rights going forward
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📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Football Pride is BACK for 2025, this time in lovely #Leicester, on Friday 29 August!
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ It’ll be the third annual summer get-together from FvH, celebrating LGBTQ culture and community in the game. Tickets on sale NOW! Link in next skeet…
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ It’ll be the third annual summer get-together from FvH, celebrating LGBTQ culture and community in the game. Tickets on sale NOW! Link in next skeet…
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July 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Football Pride is BACK for 2025, this time in lovely #Leicester, on Friday 29 August!
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ It’ll be the third annual summer get-together from FvH, celebrating LGBTQ culture and community in the game. Tickets on sale NOW! Link in next skeet…
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ It’ll be the third annual summer get-together from FvH, celebrating LGBTQ culture and community in the game. Tickets on sale NOW! Link in next skeet…
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Lovely Dan Jervis helped us promote #EuroGames2027 in London last week at an event at Canary Wharf.
Asked how he would have felt as a young person growing up gay in the Valleys, he responded….
Asked how he would have felt as a young person growing up gay in the Valleys, he responded….
July 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lovely Dan Jervis helped us promote #EuroGames2027 in London last week at an event at Canary Wharf.
Asked how he would have felt as a young person growing up gay in the Valleys, he responded….
Asked how he would have felt as a young person growing up gay in the Valleys, he responded….
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This is all ugly as hell. They don't need to do any of this, there's no excuse other than a transphobic attitude.
Been in contact with the FA about their new trans participation policy and they sent me the requirements for trans men to play men’s football, which includes signing this.
“I am a biological female whose gender identity is male” 🤢🤢🤢
No, I am a man.
“I am a biological female whose gender identity is male” 🤢🤢🤢
No, I am a man.
July 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This is all ugly as hell. They don't need to do any of this, there's no excuse other than a transphobic attitude.
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🚨 Extended deadline! You now have until July 9th at midnight.
We know some of you faced an error when trying to apply - this is fixed now, and we're keen to hear from you!
We know some of you faced an error when trying to apply - this is fixed now, and we're keen to hear from you!
🏴 Calling Welsh LGBTQIA+ writers and journalists!
www.wearequeeraf.com/inclusivejournalismcymru
www.wearequeeraf.com/inclusivejournalismcymru
June 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🚨 Extended deadline! You now have until July 9th at midnight.
We know some of you faced an error when trying to apply - this is fixed now, and we're keen to hear from you!
We know some of you faced an error when trying to apply - this is fixed now, and we're keen to hear from you!
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Good Law Project are supporting Trans+ Solidarity Alliance in their Mass Lobby on the 25th June (1-4pm) - taking place inside Parliament. Don't worry if you don't hear from your MP, come along anyway, and TSA will try and arrange you a meeting!
Share this widely!!
Steps and links below:
Share this widely!!
Steps and links below:
June 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Good Law Project are supporting Trans+ Solidarity Alliance in their Mass Lobby on the 25th June (1-4pm) - taking place inside Parliament. Don't worry if you don't hear from your MP, come along anyway, and TSA will try and arrange you a meeting!
Share this widely!!
Steps and links below:
Share this widely!!
Steps and links below: