Football's first transgender referee has bravely opened up on her journey from contemplating suicide to earning a Guinness World Record.
Lucy Clark, 51, takes charge of matches in the Women's National League and grassroots level in the men's game. She became a trailblazer for the trans community in 2018 after going public with her transition, eventually continuing to referee thanks to her love of football and the escapism which it offered.
Initially, Lucy turned her back on football out of fear that she wouldn't be accepted after coming out. But when she ended up in hospital after suffering a heart attack, the flag-bearing ref decided to pick up her whistle once again and embrace who she was.
