'Inspirational' and 'brave' Jake Daniels praised after coming out as gay
Blackpool's Jake Daniels has opened up about his emotional journey after becoming the UK's first male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990
Gary Neville, former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit, said: "What he has just done takes incredible courage. I can't imagine how difficult that has been.
A message from Jake Daniels. https://t.co/R2wEsniXKV pic.twitter.com/dcznYKtSaD
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) May 16, 2022
Following Fashanu
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels speaks exclusively to @SkySportsNews on becoming the UK's first male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 16, 2022
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Massive respect for this brave decision. Let's all help create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ people in football and beyond! 👏🏽 https://t.co/KUpCaYPap7
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 16, 2022
Football should be a game for all and one where you can be yourself.
— England Football (@EnglandFootball) May 16, 2022
Following the statement from Jake Daniels today, here is some help and advice from Stonewall about coming out as an LGBTQ+ young person. https://t.co/HplpBcofwv