Check out @footballvhomophobia.com's powerful #TransAwarenessWeek podcast! 🏳️‍⚧️🎙️ @transsomething.bsky.social & @jonhholmes.bsky.social are joined by Goal Diggers FC's Billie Sky Walker & Gaia Laidler to discuss trans-inclusive spaces in football. To hear the episode ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/1wLl...

🏆🩷⚫️ Football v Homophobia is thrilled to announce that the nominations window is now OPEN for the FvH Awards 2026! 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ This is the 7️⃣th edition of the only awards event of its kind that recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels of the game… #LGBTQfootball /1

Rainbow Owls and many other #swfc supporters' organisations had a meeting with @swfc.co.uk's joint administrator Kris Wigfield and senior club officials on Wednesday. 🦉 It was an honour to ask Kris about the selling process and provide minutes for the club ➡️ www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/no...

We're having our next #swfc away day next month! 🚄🦉 @proudrovers.bsky.social's sixth birthday coincides with our game at Ewood Park, so we can't wait to attend the pre-match celebration of their empowering work as an LGBTQ+ supporters' group. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚽ Please let us know if you'd like to join us! 🙌

Our #swfc Rainbow Owls member and Mersey Marauders chair Francis Wight is one of this week's Jack Murley Sports Show guests! Francis and his trans team-mate Otto were interviewed, following their quarter-final GFSN Cup win at St George's Park. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⚽ To hear the pod ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/5KhA...

We love our #swfc matchday hospitality partner Pangolin Craft Beer for their continued LGBTQ+ allyship! 💙 They've put up a poster from our charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social on their pub wall, which highlights how SAYiT supports LGBTQ+ people aged under 25 years in Sheffield. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today marks the start of #TransAwarenessWeek 🏳️‍⚧️ All seven LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance members, including Rainbow Owls, are proud to support Trans in the City's #IStandWithTrans campaign. No matter who we are or what team we root for, we believe everyone deserves a chance to play. 🙌

We're having a #swfc stall at our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social's #TransDayOfRemembrance event next Thursday! 🏳️‍⚧️🕯️ It will be held at the Sheffield Winter Garden from 6pm until 7.30pm, with guest speakers from the trans community and music from two LGBTQ+ performers. 🙌

We love how our members are continuing to buy #swfc merch from the Megastore! 🛍️ Thanks to David for sending us this fab pic of his new T-shirt from @swfc.co.uk's rainbow range - every purchase helps to secure the future of our club! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ To buy Pride merch ➡️ shop.swfc.co.uk/endpoint?sit...

This is a superb article by @sportsmedialgbt.com's @jonhholmes.bsky.social about Mary Earps' coming out story! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ It's a nuanced reminder of how coming out is a non-linear process that carries emotional scars from our formative years. To read the piece ➡️ sportsmedialgbt.com/mary-earps-f...

Harry Amass is on fire! 🔥 The left-back has been named as Rainbow Owls' Player of the Match for the third time in four #swfc games, as his goal on Saturday earned him a massive 91% of our WhatsApp vote. 💪⚽ To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

Congrats to Liam Palmer! 🎉 The #swfc legend made his 479th Owls appearance yesterday, which puts him fourth in @swfc.co.uk's all-time appearances list after overtaking Kevin Pressman. 🦉 Liam's consistent @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 #FvT2024 support also makes him a true Rainbow Owls hero! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#LestWeForget on #RemembranceSunday 🌹 Huge thanks goes to all personnel who have served in the past and present: we'll always remember and recognise their bravery and sacrifices. 🫡 It also goes without saying that our #swfc support is always with our fellow supporters' group, Armed Forces Owls. 🙏💙

We hope #swfc fans have a safe time at today's game! 💙 If you experience or witness issues: text SFCREPORT, followed by incident and location details, to the Match Control Room on 60060 📱 Kick It Out and our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social also offer national reporting services.

Harry Amass is Rainbow Owls' Player of the Match for the second time in three #swfc games! 🏆 The left-back put in another robust display to beat Barry Bannan by one vote and earn 41% of our WhatsApp vote. To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

We attended SWFC Supporters' Trust's fan forum last night! 💙🦉 Their event included impactful talks from committee members and joint administrator Kris Wigfield on the fight to save #swfc and the future of our club. We're proud to back initiatives from supporters' groups to show unity! 🤝

Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social has been interviewed by 360 Wire on the fight for #swfc! ✍️🦉 SWFC Supporters' Trust's chair Ian Bennett was also quoted in the piece, so it's great to see two of our supporters' groups on the same page. 🤝 To read the article ➡️ jusmedia.co.uk/360wire/2025...

Rainbow Owls allies assemble! 🙌🦉 We were joined by three ally members at The Pangolin before last night's match. One was attending their first game since 2024 and another had boycotted for six years, but their love for #swfc and support for our LGBTQ+ outreach never wavered! 💙

We hope that #swfc fans have a safe time at tonight's match! 💙 Returning supporters will notice that @swfc.co.uk's scoreboard includes details of how to report discriminatory incidents in real time. Please text full incident and location details to 07526 166907 📱

Congrats to our Rainbow Owls member and @attitudemag.bsky.social award-winner Sarah Jones! 💙 Sarah completed her tour at Christ Church Pitsmoor last night, where she talked about her journey as a trans priest. 🏳️‍⚧️ We had great chats on our #swfc stall in @footballvhomophobia.com #FvT2025 colours! 🙌

Our next matchday social is tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Buying merch from the Megastore is the #swfc priority right now, but we'll still be at The Pangolin from 5.30pm to continue supporting our local S6 businesses and host Proud Canaries members. Feel free to pop by for a drink with us! 🍻🥤

Please check out the #swfc rainbow merchandise range at @swfc.co.uk's Megastore before tomorrow's match! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Current items include flags and key rings in Progress Pride colours, so buying them helps to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in football, as well as secure the future of our club! 🙌

We were at Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC yesterday! 💙🦉 It was last-minute heartbreak, after coming back from 2-0 down to lose 3-2, but full-back Maisie Gilligan and forward Nicole Shaw were among those whose dynamism impressed. Our #SWFC ambassador Rachel Norsworthy was also in the #SWLFC XI!

Ethan Horvath is Rainbow Owls' latest Player of the Match! 🏆 Our American stopper made another string of fine #swfc saves, which earned him a deserved clean sheet and 82% of our post-match WhatsApp vote. 🧤 To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

We hope #swfc fans & @wbalgbt.bsky.social members have a safe time at today's game! 💙 If you experience or see any abuse: text full incident & location details to WBA's Stadium Control Room in real time on 07929 221878 📱 Kick It Out & @sayitsheffield.bsky.social offer national reporting services.

Thanks to @thefsa.bsky.social for highlighting the impactful #swfc fanbase response to @swfc.co.uk going into administration. 🦉 Rainbow Owls' statement has been quoted on the FSA's website, while we're thankful for recent advice given by their EFL Network Managers. 🙏

Our next matchday social is on Wednesday! 💙 Feel free to pop into The Pangolin from 5.30pm while you're walking to the Megastore and #swfc food kiosks. Proud Canaries are also invited to join us, as we're committed to providing safe pre-match spaces for away LGBTQ+ fans! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

⚽️ In appreciation of those providing representation in the game, Sports Media LGBT+ and @footballvhomophobia.com present a team of history-making Black LGBTQ players… @blackhistorymonth.org.uk #BHM25

Rainbow Owls' first Player of the Month of the new #swfc era is Svante Ingelsson! 🏆 There were just five votes between Harry Amass and Svante, but the Swedish midfielder won with 49% of the vote. To become a Rainbow Owls member and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

Our #swfc Rainbow Owls members are coming together and spending money at @swfc.co.uk's Megastore! 🙌🦉 They're buying everything, from this season's kit for matchdays to water bottles for football training, which is heartening to see. Even buying just one thing makes a difference! 💙

Rainbow Owls founder @topherchris1987.bsky.social is this week's Jack Murley Sports Show guest! 🎙️ His chat with Jack ranges from old-school FIFA and neurodiversity to starting Rainbow Owls and organising two #swfc Wednesday Pride events! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ To hear the podcast ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/7oPM...

It was great that @swfccp.co.uk & Remedi's #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek matchday garnered match programme & scoreboard coverage on Saturday - perfect for a big @swfc.co.uk crowd! 💙 Thanks to @wednesdayite.bsky.social for sending us the article to show how #swfc fan groups work together to tackle abuse.

Harry Amass is Rainbow Owls' first Player of the Match winner of the new #swfc era! 🏆 The young left-back was again steady in defence and threatening in attack on Saturday, which earnt him 64% of our WhatsApp vote. 👏 To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

New #swfc era, same LGBTQ+ visibility! 🙌🦉 We had a joint matchday social with Proud Yellows yesterday, who became the sixth LGBTQ+ fan group to join us at The Pangolin. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ It was great to give peer-to-peer support in-person, plus discuss @thefsa.bsky.social's new #FansForDiversity LGBTQ+ hub. 💙

We hope #swfc fans have an amazing return to Hillsborough today! 💙 If you experience or witness any discrimination: text @swfc.co.uk's Match Control Room on 07526 166907 in real time with incident & location details. Kick It Out & @sayitsheffield.bsky.social also offer national reporting services.

Rainbow Owls has issued a statement, following this morning's appointment of Begbies Traynor as administrators of Sheffield Wednesday FC. ✍️ #SWFC #WAWAW

Happy retirement to Scott Carson! 🧤 Thanks for helping to keep #swfc up in 2006 💙🦉

Joe Lumley is Rainbow Owls' latest Player of the Match! 🏆 The emergency loan #swfc keeper was thrown into the deep end against high-flying Boro, but Joe's commanding presence won him 💯 of our WhatsApp vote. To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

On this day last week, we held our second #swfc Wednesday Pride event! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Our discussion panel with five LGBTQ+ football guests, including @davidmooney.co.uk, will be released as a @proudchangemakers.bsky.social podcast in February for @footballvhomophobia.com's Month of Action #FvH2026 🎙️

Our next matchday social is on Saturday! 💙 We're very excited about this one, as it's a joint meet-up with Proud Yellows. 🤝 We'll be meeting at The Pangolin from 1pm, as we always strive to back local businesses before #swfc games and provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ fan groups! 🙌

We've partnered with @wedwarehouse1.bsky.social to dispatch #swfc SWFC Supporters' Trust scarves to Rainbow Owls members! 🤝 They've even reached Glasgow & Pennsylvania, so we're helping to spread the black & gold message around the world. 🌍 Enjoy tonight's game, whether it's at home or the pub! 🖤💛

Thanks to @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social's Safer Sheffield Partnership for funding our #swfc Wednesday Pride conference! 🙏 It's great to see local authorities work with LGBTQ+ fan groups, so events that celebrate our community successes & explore the challenges we face can reach a large audience. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This week marks #AsexualAwarenessWeek, which is also known as #AceWeek 🖤🩶🤍💜 We're proud that 2% of our 216 members identify as asexual and they continue to form an important part of our diverse #swfc community. 🎉🍰 To become a Rainbow Owls member ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

It is great that @communitysufc.bsky.social and @rainbowblades.com's LGBTQ+ inclusive football sessions are open to all players and fans, whoever they support, including our Rainbow Owls member Harper 🤝🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We've emailed the monthly Rainbow Owls newsletter to our #swfc members! 📧 It includes a review of our LGBTQ+ fan conference, plus details of our upcoming joint matchday social with Proud Yellows and recent trip to @wedwarehouse1.bsky.social 🤝 To join Rainbow Owls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

Our #swfc Wednesday Pride event ended with an important and powerful closing remark from John Reavey. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ "Set the examples and be the role model." 🙌 The podcast recording will be released by @proudchangemakers.bsky.social on the usual streaming platforms for @footballvhomophobia.com's #FvH2026! 🎙️

We attended Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC's League Cup match yesterday! 🦉 Despite a 3-1 defeat to Handsworth Ladies, it was a hard-fought battle that could have easily gone the way of #SWLFC Our #swfc ambassador Rachel Norsworthy put in a committed display on both attacking and defensive flanks! 💪

Our #swfc Wednesday Pride event was backed by the LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We loved @rainbowblades.com @proudforest.bsky.social @rainbowspireites.bsky.social showing support and unity with the alliance banner. And we can't wait to pay it forward with peer-to-peer support for their own events! 🙌

Our #swfc Wednesday Pride event included a talk from Project 6's LGBTQ+ group community worker Michael Onwukwe! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Michael discussed how he supports trans and non-binary people in drug and alcohol services, including his outreach last season with Rainbow Owls and @drfcofficial.bsky.social. 🙌

Svante Ingelsson is Rainbow Owls' latest Player of the Match! 🏆 Svante's powerhouse display in midfield yesterday was vital in keeping the #swfc scoreline as narrow as possible, which won him 56% of our WhatsApp vote. To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...