Justin Fashanu - Gay Footballers - BBC Inside Out

http://www.nottinghamballbois.com for more information. BBC East Midlands report about homophobia in football, first broadcast on April 25, 2008. The report tells the Justin Fashanu story and asks why, in the ten years since his death, has no other professional footballer come out as being gay. Features footage and interviews from the GFSN League match between Nottingham Ball Bois FC and London Leftfooters FC which took place on January 27, 2008. Presenter is Marie Ashby. Reporter/producer is Tony Roe.

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[deoraide]

We will always remember you for your courage in coming out in such a homophobic field as football. May God rest you.

[garvie11]

it makes me so angry that people like Eric Hall can be so blatantly homophobic. The man has no respect. I love football, I'm gay

[ninosimone]

sad, such a beautiful man

[dizzieism]

Justin was one of a kind so so sad that it had to end this way.

I wish i was his friend in those days, i would have helped him, and he would have still be alive.

He was so alone.

I my eyes you are a hero  dude and i will not forget you.

[jimjams91]

Eric Hall you moron.

[paulhughes1379]

Brian Clough & John Fashanu have a lot to answer for.

[QPRLAD86]

A brave and special man thanks Justin.

[kentusmaximus]

Poor Justin, the left foot volley in the top corner was just sublime and what a simple and restrained way to celebrate. RIP

[rhodesiahouse]

I remember meeting Justin Fashanu back in 1989 when I was working at the Urban Men clothing store in downtown Edmonton, Canada. He was a gentleman, and always a pleasure to serve. He had a winning smile, a great personality and took a keen interest in the high end imports our shop carried. Justin loved good clothing, he made purchases with taste and a good eye. Yamamoto and Cinque were two designers he wore very well. I will always remember him with respect and fondness. Sean O'Brenan

[number11984]

a special player and a great man

[lllleeds]

I feel for justin fashanu, he was a decent footballer and seemed very intelligent. I was cracking up when the gay footballers were doing the hoaky coaky!