I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been involved in the development of today's Bill setting out the Independent Football Regulator - including officials, MPs, lawyers, experts, clubs, leagues, the FA, football writers & of course fans... 1/

Just in case any of you woke up this morning with a hankering for information on the independent football regulator, here are two helpings of “explainer”. One for your eyes 👇 & one for your ears ⏭️…. theathletic.com/5354916/2024/0…

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Looking forward to this

It is extremely disappointing to see a former player sharing transphobic posts, yet advocate for equality. #NoToHate.

Genuinely the nicest bloke. Absolute diamond and just such a joy having him at our club. Thanks for your support Neal Maupay Once a Bee always a Bee❤️🐝

170+ FSA supporter groups and Dame Tracey Crouch have co-signed our open letter calling on party leaders to include the Football Governance Bill in their manifestos and to reintroduce the legislation post-general election. #ByFansForFans #FanLedReview

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Today & every day we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, friends & allies - especially our friends LGBeeTs ❤️ #Notohate #brentfordfc #pride #pridemonth

We welcome LGBeeTs to #Anfield today. If you can, do make a donation to FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS #RightToFood, and check out the best pies by a ground Homebaked Bakery. #LIVBRE #HungerWearsaRainbowofColours #YNWA

Stood near Molly a couple of times at aways etc and must admit was kinda jealous of her having such a handle on managing the stress of watching… Love that people are starting to see the many different ways we can enjoy our game ❤️🐝

⬇️THREAD ⬇️ 🏳️‍🌈⚽️ I've worked with players all around the world discussing the challenges and conflicts with LGBTQ+, Religion, Identity, Leadership and campaigns. Here are my thoughts:

I’m really struggling to read the various stories of players, clubs and governing bodies clashing over the rainbow laces/LGBTQ+ support over recent days and weeks. It’s so important that when asking athletes to back a campaign, that they are engaged with properly and allowed to

Football is memory. 🧠 It’s flags waving in the breeze, last-minute limbs, a thousand snapshots of joy, heartbreak, and hope. For our LGBTQ+ fans, it’s also about finding their place in the stands, knowing they belong. ❤️🤍

🔊Saturday’s game against Aston Villa is our dedicated #IWD2025 fixture! 🥳 We can’t wait to celebrate all the amazing Women on and off the pitch and in the stands who help make Brentford Football Club great! #brentfordfc #brentfordfcw #avfc #hergametoo #beetogether🐝

To all Brentford fans 🐝🐝🐝 #Brentfordfc Brentford FC News Griffin Park Grapevine (Brentford FC) Beesotted Brentford

The family of life long Bees fan Laurie Hicks have requested his memory is marked by clapping in the 36th min of the game v Aston Villa on Saturday. Peter Gilham be reading out a message at half time encouraging those who are struggling to reach out and talk. RIP Laurie ❤️ 🐝

Discrimination has no place in football, not now, not ever. Beyond team colours. Beyond the badge. Beyond rivalry. Whatever the team. Whatever the league. Wherever the stadium. Whoever the Player / Fan. We say NO. Loudly and Proudly. #NoToHate | #WhoeverYouMayBe 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Now is the time to stand firm. Hatred has no place here. We rise against discrimination in every form. No exceptions. No excuses. No turning away. #WhoeverYouMayBe | #LGBTQ+ | #UnitedAgainstHate | #NoToHate 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Tonight is our Premier League Pride match. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩At HerGameToo we believe that football is for everyone! 😊We’re incredibly proud of all the work both Brentford FC & our friends at LGBeeT Bees do to help make football a game for ALL. #pride #beetogether #notohate #hergametoo