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BLUES CONTINUE FIGHT V HOMOPHOBIA

Posted on: Sat 25 Feb 2012

Wanderers are continuing their proud support of the international campaign in football to tackle homophobia and prejudice on Saturday.

The players will warm-up in special t-shirts as part of the Football v Homophobia week of action which was organised by the Justin Campaign, set up in honour of Justin Fashanu - the world's first openly gay footballer who committed suicide in 1998.

Wycombe were, of course, the first football club to sign the Government Charter for Action, tackling homophobia and transphobia in the sport.

Matt Bloomfield

Matt Bloomfield, the club's representative for the Professional Footballers' Association, signed the Charter on behalf of the Blues ahead of the clash with Charlton Athletic in October.

Bloomfield said: "It's great to see the club are continuing their support in tackling all forms of discrimination in the game that we all love. Homophobia and transphobia have no place in society and everybody should be able to enjoy sport, regardless of who they are and where they've come from."

A statement from the Justin Campaign read: "Whether we are the subject of the abuse or witness it, homophobia, prejudice and discrimination affect us all.

Homophobic abuse is outlawed by The FA's Ground Regulations. It is punishable by both the police and also by The FA, in exactly the same way as racism is. Chanting, verbal abuse, banners or text that uses homophobic, hateful or prejudiced language can lead to charges ranging from being banned from attending matches or being fined, to even imprisonment. Remember it is not 'banter', it is abuse.

Three simple things you can do to support Football v Homophobia:

1. Follow @JustinCampaign and promote us on social media

2. Take some simple actions to make a difference through our website - www.footballvhomophobia.com.

3. Report any incidences of homophobic language at football to a nearby steward, the police, a club official, or the referee or your County Football Association at a grassroots game, or contact Kick it Out.

The Justin Campaign welcomes involvement from all football fans.It's up to all of us to work together to make football safe for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, race, ability, gender or sexual orientation.So do your bit and get involved.

Football is for everyone, no matter what their sexuality."

For more information, visit www.footballvhomophobia.com.

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