Public Reaction to His Sexuality

Apr 22, 2021 ... Over 30 years ago, Justin Fashanu came out as England's first ever openly gay male footballer. Homophobia was rife in football terraces when he did so in the ... 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 ... May 20, 2011 ... In his autobiography, Clough recounts a dressing down he gave Fashanu:"'Where do you go if you want a loaf of bread?' I asked him. 'A baker's, I ... Feb 15, 2022 ... Justin Fashanu, a professional footballer, a born-again Christian, a black man, and gay. He's as rare in the football world as wasps are in winter. 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. Dec 6, 2022 ... Until Jake Daniels this year, Fashanu was the only top-flight footballer to come out as gay. Fashanu's trailblazing bravery more than 30 years ... Jun 28, 2020 ... Justin Fashanu was the first black footballer to be transferred for £1 million and was the first high-level footballer to “come out” as a gay man. Oct 5, 2017 ... Today, Fashanu is most often remembered as the first openly gay footballer. A new documentary, Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story, does ... Nov 18, 2017 ... A film about the tragic story of Hackney-born Justin Fashanu, the first openly gay British footballer has been taken up by streaming giant Netflix. 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 ...