What was the general public opinion towards homosexuality in the UK at the time of Justin Fashanu's announcement?

Feb 21, 2019 ... Britain's first openly gay footballer Justin Fashanu is remembered in the latest exhibition by artist Colin Yates. Feb 10, 2025 ... Justin Fashanu: The First Openly Gay Footballer In 1990, Justin Fashanu became the first professional footballer to come out as gay—but the ... May 3, 1998 ... Justin Fashanu was a footballer full of promise, who never quite achieved what was expected of him. May 10, 2017 ... Fascinating documentary chronicles the turbulent life of the first out gay professional soccer player two decades after his suicide. Oct 22, 2020 ... Fashanu wrote in the book, “Stonewall 25”: “I felt angry at the waste of his life and guilty because I had not been able to help him. I wanted ... Fashanu's induction celebrates the impression his bravery left on football, and comes on what would have been his 59th birthday. Fashanu tragically took his own ... A fascinating biography of the late Justin Fashanu, a talented footballer who played for a large number of clubs in the UK and abroad. Jul 21, 2019 ... Justin Fashanu and his brother John were brought up in Norfolk by foster parents. Both came through the youth academy at Norwich City during the late 70s. Feb 19, 2020 ... Justin Fashanu was more than just the first out gay male footballer, but it is right that we remember he came out at a time that it was unheard of within ... Apr 28, 2020 ... More than 20 years after gay footballer Justin Fashanu died by suicide, his brother John says he still feels guilty ... John Fashanu, the brother ...