Is Britain ready for a gay footballer?

[Fingerprint]

I just read this article by ex-footballer Graham Le Saux;

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/footbal l/premier_league/article2419068.ece

It's all about how people thought he was gay during his career (he wasn't) and how it nearly drove him out of the game.

What would be the reaction to an openly gay footballer now?

[sp1814]

It would be brilliant if a footballer came out, and said, "S*d you...I'm gay, so what?"

Imagine how excellent that would be for gay teenagers who don't necessarily seenGraham Norton or Alan Carr as role models.

But it ain't going to happen for a very, very, very long time.

Obviously, there are gay premiership players. But we're talking about footie, not ITV Light Entertainment.

I personally know two premiership footballers who are in the closet, and I appreciate the pressure their under to be 'part of the gang'.

[northboy]

i also heard that will young was dating john o shea of man u.

[Booldawg]

Is Britain ready for a straight male hairdresser?

[Reverandfunk]

Will Young was measnt to be doing a bit of "uphill gardening" with Matthew Upson

[2stilr]

Being a very very strong Manchester United fan i can confirm that John O'Shea IS gay and i think he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo HANDSOM ps im also gay hehe