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“I’m in it for life”: How being gay shaped my relationship with Chelsea

First up in our editorial collaboration with Versus, Jake ‘Snake’ Denton reflects on the lasting impact of homophobic chants, football heteronormativity and his “love affair” with the sport. WORDS BY SNAKE DENTON IN COLLABORATION WITH VERSUS HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE TW – Mentions of suicide and depression. “Dad, what’s a rent boy?” It was a question that my father probably didn’t know how to answer. Not that he had strong opinions about young male prostitutes, one way or another. There were just some things you’d rather not explain to…

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FA announces investigation into homophobic chant aimed at Everton manager Frank Lampard

The Football Association are set to investigate an alleged homophobic chant that was directed at Everton manager Frank Lampard. On 6 January, Manchester United and Everton FC went head to head in the third round of the FA Cup. While the match featured impressive plays from both teams, the event’s second half took a homophobic turn when a group of Manchester fans chanted “Chelsea rent boy.” The anti-LGBTQ+ statement was directed and Lampard, who led a long and successful career at Chelsea FC before starting his manager role at Everton.…

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