LINDEGAARD: Football needs a ‘gay hero’
London – Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard believes football fans are “stuck in a time of intolerance” and has spoken of the need for a “gay hero” in the sport.
Lindegaard, whose side take on West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday, wrote on his blog: “As a footballer I think that a homosexual colleague is afraid of the reception he could get from the fans. My impression is that players would not have a problem accepting a homosexual.
“Homosexuality in football is a taboo subject. The atmosphere on the pitch and in the stands is tough.
“The mechanisms are primitive and it is often expressed through a classic stereotype that a real man should be brave, strong and aggressive. And it is not the image that a football fan associates with a gay person. The problem is that a lot of fans are stuck in a time of intolerance. While the rest of the world has been more liberal, civilised and less prejudiced, the world of football remains stuck in the past.
“Homosexuals are in need of a hero. They are in need of someone who dares to stand up for their sexuality.” – Daily Mail
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What is your view?
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Permalink Reply by Ntokzin Bucs Legend on -
Heheheheheheehe Lucky wait till you see Riskin's dreadlocks...you will forget that Myeni has feet......hehehehehehe
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Permalink Reply by Psalm 23 (God Servant) on -
its you I guess...........hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
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Permalink Reply by Lucky Silk Stalkings on
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Hehehehe! Ntokzin...Kwaaaakwaaaakwaaaakwaaaa!
I dare Riskin to post a pic of his dreadlocks if they are that buoyant... :)
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Permalink Reply by Ntokzin Bucs Legend on
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Surely if you can give him your email he would post more than his dreadlocks....hehehehehehehehehehe or kanjani Riskin? hehehehehehehe
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Hehehehehehe! No Ntokzin... Not Riskin... Eeeeew!
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Permalink Reply by Kali: The Eclectic on
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And then there's Ntokzin himself. He may look like Baba Dee but he has a heart of gold hehehehe
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Permalink Reply by Ntokzin Bucs Legend on
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hehehehehehe who is Baba Dee? im glad Lucky has spotted those that have tendencies here....i saw his list and to no surprise i wasnt part of it...hehehehehehe some were spotted and they left like Boom..are we gona see the exodus of bloggers??? hehehehehehehe
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Hahaha, that guy who used to act in Soul City, forgot his name. "I saw his list and was angry I wasn't part of it...." Hahahahaha!
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Permalink Reply by Ntokzin Bucs Legend on
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Hehehehehe you sick wena....oh pardon me on Soul City...that was during the days i watched sabc....now its bbc k (184),319 learning channel and sport channels....i advice most people to view these channels they can learn a lot...hehehehee
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Which list are you guys talking about?
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