Right behind gay footballers

Yes its suposed to be a joke with a serious message. Paddy power have sent rainbow color laces to every eng and scot league club for the players to wear in visible support against homophobia in football- with the tagline right behind gay footballers. Will the players wear them? Thoughts on this?

Yes its suposed to be a joke with a serious message. Paddy power have sent rainbow color laces to every eng and scot league club for the players to wear in visible support against homophobia in football- with the tagline right behind gay footballers. Will the players wear them? Thoughts on this?

They will have gay quotas for european games next. The price of 'out' footballers will sky rocket and Ronaldo becomes the highest paid human being on earth. Those euro-fags love a bit of that.

Yes its suposed to be a joke with a serious message. Paddy power have sent rainbow color laces to every eng and scot league club for the players to wear in visible support against homophobia in football- with the tagline right behind gay footballers. Will the players wear them? Thoughts on this?

It's about time something was done and the stigma about being gay was removed. There must be gay people in football who are too scared to come forward because of people's attitudes. It's 2013, equality should really have happened by now.

If only it wasn't a publicity stunt from a greedy betting firm.

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

If only it wasn't a publicity stunt from a greedy betting firm.

According to the BBC it was Stonewall, the gay rights charity who sent out the laces. They may have done this in partnership with Paddy Power, I don't know.

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT a natural disposition? It's a fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

If only it wasn't a publicity stunt from a greedy betting firm.

Saw the interview on sky sports news from Mr Dick

And was an interesting interview till he mentioned that x the betting firm was right behind it.

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT natural disposition? It's fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

What are you talking about, you can't encourage homosexuality. If your straight, you can't turn gay, it isn't a choice.

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

and you have proof of this do you..?

I know of a gay man who would openly say that he had too many women around him during his teenage years which made him think nothing other than being gay

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT a natural disposition? It's a fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

I personally don't think homoseality is right but that's what I believe but I'll be labelled a homophobic because I don't toe the line and fit into the politically correct agenda.

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT natural disposition? It's fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

What are you talking about, you can't encourage homosexuality. If your straight, you can't turn gay, it isn't a choice.

Have you forgotten those who are bi-curious? should we encourage them to be gay?

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT a natural disposition? It's a fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

I personally don't think homoseality is right but that's what I believe but I'll be labelled a homophobic because I don't toe the line and fit into the politically correct agenda.

but your from Brighton!

Homosexuality IS natural. You don't choose your sexual preference, you're born with it. Suggesting otherwise is just lunacy.

We should all show support for anyone who is too scared to admit they're gay,

I don't care if Whitts is a pimp or loves the old meat and 2 veg of a Friday night, it's the job he does on the pitch that matters, nothing else

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT a natural disposition? It's a fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

I personally don't think homoseality is right but that's what I believe but I'll be labelled a homophobic because I don't toe the line and fit into the politically correct agenda.

I think you're just trying too hard to appear straight because you know full well Brighton's lads reputation go before them on the gay circuit.

I dont think its right and I deffo don't think that a gay couple should have children

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

and you have proof of this do you..?

I know of a gay man who would openly say that he had too many women around him during his teenage years which made him think nothing other than being gay

ever though the reason for that is that the gay man you know might have been afraid to show his true sexuality.?

people don't choose to be gay its just something that happens

I mean you would probably laugh in someone's face if they asked so when did you become strait ?? its the same thing surly ?

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT a natural disposition? It's a fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

Of course it is. People dont decide to be gay just for a bit of a laugh... Just as others dont decide to be straight.

Natures way of population control, 1 in 9 are gay is the stat bandied around.

I dont think its right and I deffo don't think that a gay couple should have children

but whats that got to do with football?

Homosexuality IS natural. You don't choose your sexual preference, you're born with it. Suggesting otherwise is just lunacy.

We should all show support for anyone who is too scared to admit they're gay,

I don't care if Whitts is a pimp or loves the old meat and 2 veg of a Friday night, it's the job he does on the pitch that matters, nothing else

Have you forgotten those who are bi-curious? should we encourage them to be gay? BOGOF offer on gay foods like houmous and natural yogurt in James supermarket next week

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT natural disposition? It's fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

What are you talking about, you can't encourage homosexuality. If your straight, you can't turn gay, it isn't a choice.

Have you forgotten those who are bi-curious? should we encourage them to be gay?

Those who label themselves bi-curious are usually teenagers who are confused going through puberty. If they do come out as gay or bisexual they were always going to be, again you can't encourage or change someone's sexuality. You make it sound like being gay is a bad thing.

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT natural disposition? It's fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

What are you talking about, you can't encourage homosexuality. If your straight, you can't turn gay, it isn't a choice.

Have you forgotten those who are bi-curious? should we encourage them to be gay?

Those who label themselves bi-curious are usually teenagers who are confused going through puberty. If they do come out as gay or bisexual they were always going to be, again you can't encourage or change someone's sexuality. You make it sound like being gay is a bad thing.

So you are denying that bisexuality exists?

I dont think its right and I deffo don't think that a gay couple should have children

but whats that got to do with football?

what if a gay couple who are footballers wanted children..?surely if there are gay footballers then there would be gay footballers who want children..?

Homosexuality IS natural. You don't choose your sexual preference, you're born with it. Suggesting otherwise is just lunacy.

We should all show support for anyone who is too scared to admit they're gay,

I don't care if Whitts is a pimp or loves the old meat and 2 veg of a Friday night, it's the job he does on the pitch that matters, nothing else

Have you forgotten those who are bi-curious? should we encourage them to be gay? BOGOF offer on gay foods like houmous and natural yogurt in James supermarket next week

That again is a naturally occurring thing in the animal kingdom. You dont decide who is attractive to you, they just are.

Homosexuality IS natural. You don't choose your sexual preference, you're born with it. Suggesting otherwise is just lunacy.

We should all show support for anyone who is too scared to admit they're gay,

I don't care if Whitts is a pimp or loves the old meat and 2 veg of a Friday night, it's the job he does on the pitch that matters, nothing else

Have you forgotten those who are bi-curious? should we encourage them to be gay? BOGOF offer on gay foods like houmous and natural yogurt in James supermarket next week

"Gay foods"..... Jesus Christ, how old are you!?

What is this "encouraging gay behaviour" thing you have going on?

People are either gay or straight regardless of people encouraging or discouraging their behaviours.

What exactly is your problem with homosexuals?

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT a natural disposition? It's a fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

Of course it is. People dont decide to be gay just for a bit of a laugh... Just as others dont decide to be straight.

Natures way of population control, 1 in 9 are gay is the stat bandied around.

says 1in 100 here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho ... 87829.html

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT natural disposition? It's fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

What are you talking about, you can't encourage homosexuality. If your straight, you can't turn gay, it isn't a choice.

Have you forgotten those who are bi-curious? should we encourage them to be gay?

Those who label themselves bi-curious are usually teenagers who are confused going through puberty. If they do come out as gay or bisexual they were always going to be, again you can't encourage or change someone's sexuality. You make it sound like being gay is a bad thing.

So you are denying that bisexuality exists?

No if you read my post you would see I specifically refer to bisexuality. You don't choose to be bisexual either. I mean think about it, your a straight man I assume, would you choose to sleep with a man?

Glad to see some positive responses, there must be A LOT of gay footballers out there in secret misery and if they see other players in their team support this idea then it may help them. Sure theyll still get stick off fans but knowing their club and teammates are behind them cud make all the difference?

I dont think its right and I deffo don't think that a gay couple should have children

but whats that got to do with football?

what if a gay couple who are footballers wanted children..?surely if there are gay footballers then there would be gay footballers who want children..?

what difference does the sexuality of the parents have to do anything and who are any of us so stop a couple being gay or strait having a child..

who's to say that a gay couple wouldn't look after that child or care for that child more than any strait couple would ?

All for it. Homosexuality is a natural occurring thing in nearly every species, the stigma is ridiculous. But will always be there imo.

Not all homosexuality is naturally occurring, so do we want to encourage those WITHOUT a natural disposition? It's a fine line between accepting it and encouraging more, if you get me?

Of course it is. People dont decide to be gay just for a bit of a laugh... Just as others dont decide to be straight.

Natures way of population control, 1 in 9 are gay is the stat bandied around.

says 1in 100 here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho ... 87829.html

They are incorrect, most studies show a % of between 8% and 12% - and you must also remember those that dont wish to admit it which would naturally give a lower than normal result.

The average ratio from several studies are that 9.56% of men are homosexual and 4.75% of women are homosexual.

The Indiana University Kinsey Reports (Sexual Behavior in the Human Male - Kinsey, Pomeroy, and Martin/Sexual Behavior in the Human Female - Kinsey, Pomeroy, Martin, and Gerhard) reported 10% of males being more or less exclusively homosexual and 2% to 6% of females being more or less exclusively homosexual.

A 1990 study (Homosexuality/Heterosexuality by McWhirter, Sanders, and Reinisch) stated 13.95% of males and 4.25% of females had "extensive" or "more than incidental" homosexual experience.

A 1993 study (The Janus Report on Sexual Behavior - Janus and Janus) found 9% of men and 5% of women were involved in frequent or ongoing homosexual experiences.

A 1994 study (The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States - Laumann, Gagnon, Michael, Michaels) reported that the incidence rate of homosexual desire for men is 7.7% and 7.5% for women.

In 1995, a survey (The prevalence of homosexual behavior and attraction in the United States, the United Kingdom and France: Results of national population-based samples - Sell, Wells, and Wypij) reported 6.2, 4.5, and 10.7% of males and 3.6, 2.1, and 3.3% of females in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, respectively, report having had sexual contact with someone of the same sex in the previous 5 years.