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Brave Jake Daniels may shatter a footballing taboo

Jake Daniels’s decision to come out as the first openly gay male footballer in the UK has the potential to change not just the teenager’s life but the game as a whole.

Evening Standard

Ellis Simms insists Hearts Scottish Cup Final is career high as he targets Jambos and Everton double

Big striker struck a sensational semi final goal to help beat Hibs and wants to finish the job against Rangers.

Daily Record

LGBTQ+ fan 'can't stop smiling' after Blackpool footballer comes out

Pride in Football co-chair Joe White expresses "awe" at Jake Daniels' decision to go public about his sexuality

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Glentoran star's call-up to Northern Ireland camp no surprise to Oval boss Mick McDermott

Conor McMenamin included in Ian Baraclough's panel for St George's Park get-together

Belfast Live

Thanks for your leadership, Jake Daniels: a gay man and professional footballer

The young Blackpool forward has shown remarkable strength to take this step – he deserves the freedom now just to play

The Guardian - UK

Harry Kane and Eric Dier send message to Blackpool's Jake Daniels after coming out as gay

The Spurs duo alongside many other players and clubs have sent positive messages to the 17-year-old who has done something not many thought would be possible within the footballing remit in this country

Football London

World of football unites in support for Jake Daniels after he comes out as gay

Jake Daniels has received praise from across football after coming out as gay, with the FA calling the forward ‘an inspiration to us all’

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Blackpool’s Jake Daniels will be ‘inspiration to many’ after coming out, says PM

Boris Johnson praised the young forward, who became the first British man in professional football to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu in 1990.

The Independent UK

Chelsea message Jake Daniels as Blackpool star becomes first gay UK pro footballer in decades

Blackpool youngster Jake Daniels has announced that he is gay, becoming the first professional footballer in the UK to do so since Justin Fashanu in 1990, with Chelsea among the clubs to send their support

Football London

Blackpool football player Jake Daniels, 17, makes history by coming out as gay

The 17-year-old made a historic statement where he said: "I am ready to be myself, be free and be confident with it all."

Chronicle Live

Cavallo inspired UK's first gay footballer

Adelaide midfielder Josh Cavallo's decision to come out helped inspire Blackpool teenager Jake Daniels to become the only gay professional player in England.

AAP

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels becomes first professional footballer in UK to come out as gay in 32 years

"Now it’s out, and people know. Now I can just live my life how I want to and you know what? It’s been incredible.”

Manchester Evening News

Jake Daniels: Blackpool player comes out as gay as he wants people 'to know the real me'

Daniels said he was 'five or six years old' when he knew he was gay

Liverpool Echo

Blackpool striker Jake Daniels comes out to become the only openly gay professional footballer in Britain

Blackpool player Jake Daniels said 'now is the right time to do it'

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The Guardian - UK

Jake Daniels becomes first UK male footballer to come out as gay since 1990

The Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has described his ‘massive relief’ at coming out, becoming the first active UK male footballer since Justin Fashanu

Evening Standard

Jake Daniels: Blackpool forward becomes first active male footballer to come out as gay in over 30 years

Blackpool player Jake Daniels has become the first active male footballer to come out as gay in over 30 years.

The National (Scotland)

Championship striker becomes first active British male player to come out as gay

The 17-year-old said he has received “amazing support” from his teammates after revealing his sexuality earlier this week.

The Independent UK

Jake Daniels: Blackpool player becomes first UK professional male footballer to come out as gay in 30 years

Young player praised for ‘incredible courage’ as he hopes to become a role model

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Daily Mirror

Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels, 17, bravely comes out as gay in historic statement

The teenage forward is the first British male footballer to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu, and he says he hopes that his decision to go public about his sexuality will encourage others

Belfast Live

Glentoran winger Conor McMenamin named in Northern Ireland training squad

Winger's performances have been rewarded with call-up to Ian Baraclough's 26-man panal

Daily Mirror

Every Championship club's record transfer sale - and how they fared

We look at the most expensive departures sanctioned by all 24 clubs in the second tier, including some that have prospered and some that have proved to be flops

Wales Online

Cardiff City and Swansea City among biggest Championship underachievers as new table of expected finishes published

Bluebirds and Swans each finished 10 places below their predicted final placings before a ball had been kicked in 2021-22 campaign

The Independent UK

‘The greatest thrill is playing at Wembley’: What the FA Cup final used to mean

As supporters return in full capacity for the first time in two years, the historical and cultural significance of the FA Cup final cannot be understated, writes Miguel Delaney, at a time when football’s communal values continue to be under threat

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest ace hailed as 'one of best' as Sheffield United injury update provided

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Reds face Blades in Championship play-offs

Birmingham Post

Blackpool FC buy almost 100 acres of land for new training centre

The Championship club hope to submit a planning application 'at the earliest opportunity'

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