With an impressive Australia Cup run, top spot in the final league table and state silverware to boot, it's been a season to remember for South Melbourne FC.
Winger Andy Brennan has been a key man in the club's successful campaign, chipping in with several goals. Now 31, he came out publicly as gay in 2019 and is thriving in the second tier of soccer Down Under.
Andy joins podcast host Jon Holmes for a chat about his fine form, his off-field advocacy work, and what he's been learning about masculinity and sexuality in sports through his own experiences and his psychology studies.
He also offers his thoughts on how to best tackle homophobic language in sports, and the effect of his visibility and that of other out gay men who are playing pro and semi-pro football, of which there are very few anywhere in the world.
Andy has insights into self-esteem and shame, which are subjects rarely touched upon in men's football culture. Listen in for an important conversation.
Links
Andy Brennan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andybrennan36/
“Masterclass” goal for SMFC! - https://www.instagram.com/southmelbournefc/reel/C8_w6SoyqAe/
Rainbow Owls event in Sheffield (Thu 3 Oct) - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rainbowowls/1358123
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