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Rainbow Owls
@rainbowowls.bsky.social
The LGBTQ+ and allies supporters' group of Sheffield Wednesday FC and Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC.

To follow us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/rainbow.owls
Rainbow Owls and many other #swfc supporters' organisations had a meeting with @swfc.co.uk's joint administrator Kris Wigfield and senior club officials on Wednesday. 🦉

It was an honour to ask Kris about the selling process and provide minutes for the club ➡️ www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/no...
November 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're having our next #swfc away day next month! 🚄🦉

@proudrovers.bsky.social's sixth birthday coincides with our game at Ewood Park, so we can't wait to attend the pre-match celebration of their empowering work as an LGBTQ+ supporters' group. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚽

Please let us know if you'd like to join us! 🙌
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our #swfc Rainbow Owls member and Mersey Marauders chair Francis Wight is one of this week's Jack Murley Sports Show guests!

Francis and his trans team-mate Otto were interviewed, following their quarter-final GFSN Cup win at St George's Park. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⚽

To hear the pod ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/5KhA...
November 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We love our #swfc matchday hospitality partner Pangolin Craft Beer for their continued LGBTQ+ allyship! 💙

They've put up a poster from our charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social on their pub wall, which highlights how SAYiT supports LGBTQ+ people aged under 25 years in Sheffield. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
November 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today marks the start of #TransAwarenessWeek 🏳️‍⚧️

All seven LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance members, including Rainbow Owls, are proud to support Trans in the City's #IStandWithTrans campaign.

No matter who we are or what team we root for, we believe everyone deserves a chance to play. 🙌
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We're having a #swfc stall at our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social's #TransDayOfRemembrance event next Thursday! 🏳️‍⚧️🕯️

It will be held at the Sheffield Winter Garden from 6pm until 7.30pm, with guest speakers from the trans community and music from two LGBTQ+ performers. 🙌
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We love how our members are continuing to buy #swfc merch from the Megastore! 🛍️

Thanks to David for sending us this fab pic of his new T-shirt from @swfc.co.uk's rainbow range - every purchase helps to secure the future of our club! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To buy Pride merch ➡️ shop.swfc.co.uk/endpoint?sit...
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This is a superb article by @sportsmedialgbt.com's @jonhholmes.bsky.social about Mary Earps' coming out story! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It's a nuanced reminder of how coming out is a non-linear process that carries emotional scars from our formative years.

To read the piece ➡️ sportsmedialgbt.com/mary-earps-f...
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Harry Amass is on fire! 🔥

The left-back has been named as Rainbow Owls' Player of the Match for the third time in four #swfc games, as his goal on Saturday earned him a massive 91% of our WhatsApp vote. 💪⚽

To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Congrats to Liam Palmer! 🎉

The #swfc legend made his 479th Owls appearance yesterday, which puts him fourth in @swfc.co.uk's all-time appearances list after overtaking Kevin Pressman. 🦉

Liam's consistent @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 #FvT2024 support also makes him a true Rainbow Owls hero! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#LestWeForget on #RemembranceSunday 🌹

Huge thanks goes to all personnel who have served in the past and present: we'll always remember and recognise their bravery and sacrifices. 🫡

It also goes without saying that our #swfc support is always with our fellow supporters' group, Armed Forces Owls. 🙏💙
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We hope #swfc fans have a safe time at today's game! 💙

If you experience or witness issues: text SFCREPORT, followed by incident and location details, to the Match Control Room on 60060 📱

Kick It Out and our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social also offer national reporting services.
November 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Harry Amass is Rainbow Owls' Player of the Match for the second time in three #swfc games! 🏆

The left-back put in another robust display to beat Barry Bannan by one vote and earn 41% of our WhatsApp vote.

To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We attended SWFC Supporters' Trust's fan forum last night! 💙🦉

Their event included impactful talks from committee members and joint administrator Kris Wigfield on the fight to save #swfc and the future of our club.

We're proud to back initiatives from supporters' groups to show unity! 🤝
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social has been interviewed by 360 Wire on the fight for #swfc! ✍️🦉

SWFC Supporters' Trust's chair Ian Bennett was also quoted in the piece, so it's great to see two of our supporters' groups on the same page. 🤝

To read the article ➡️ jusmedia.co.uk/360wire/2025...
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Rainbow Owls allies assemble! 🙌🦉

We were joined by three ally members at The Pangolin before last night's match.

One was attending their first game since 2024 and another had boycotted for six years, but their love for #swfc and support for our LGBTQ+ outreach never wavered! 💙
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We hope that #swfc fans have a safe time at tonight's match! 💙

Returning supporters will notice that @swfc.co.uk's scoreboard includes details of how to report discriminatory incidents in real time.

Please text full incident and location details to 07526 166907 📱
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congrats to our Rainbow Owls member and @attitudemag.bsky.social award-winner Sarah Jones! 💙

Sarah completed her tour at Christ Church Pitsmoor last night, where she talked about her journey as a trans priest. 🏳️‍⚧️

We had great chats on our #swfc stall in @footballvhomophobia.com #FvT2025 colours! 🙌
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Our next matchday social is tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Buying merch from the Megastore is the #swfc priority right now, but we'll still be at The Pangolin from 5.30pm to continue supporting our local S6 businesses and host Proud Canaries members.

Feel free to pop by for a drink with us! 🍻🥤
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Please check out the #swfc rainbow merchandise range at @swfc.co.uk's Megastore before tomorrow's match! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Current items include flags and key rings in Progress Pride colours, so buying them helps to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in football, as well as secure the future of our club! 🙌
November 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We were at Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC yesterday! 💙🦉

It was last-minute heartbreak, after coming back from 2-0 down to lose 3-2, but full-back Maisie Gilligan and forward Nicole Shaw were among those whose dynamism impressed.

Our #SWFC ambassador Rachel Norsworthy was also in the #SWLFC XI!
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Ethan Horvath is Rainbow Owls' latest Player of the Match! 🏆

Our American stopper made another string of fine #swfc saves, which earned him a deserved clean sheet and 82% of our post-match WhatsApp vote. 🧤

To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
November 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We hope #swfc fans & @wbalgbt.bsky.social members have a safe time at today's game! 💙

If you experience or see any abuse: text full incident & location details to WBA's Stadium Control Room in real time on 07929 221878 📱

Kick It Out & @sayitsheffield.bsky.social offer national reporting services.
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Thanks to @thefsa.bsky.social for highlighting the impactful #swfc fanbase response to @swfc.co.uk going into administration. 🦉

Rainbow Owls' statement has been quoted on the FSA's website, while we're thankful for recent advice given by their EFL Network Managers. 🙏
Sheffield Wednesday fans rally around club - Football Supporters' Association
Sheffield Wednesday fell into administration at the end of last week and the club’s supporters have been praised for their response.
thefsa.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Our next matchday social is on Wednesday! 💙

Feel free to pop into The Pangolin from 5.30pm while you're walking to the Megastore and #swfc food kiosks.

Proud Canaries are also invited to join us, as we're committed to providing safe pre-match spaces for away LGBTQ+ fans! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
October 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM