In a way, Thomas Beattie’s story feels like it’s from another era. Just five short years ago, the former Hull City academy player opened up to the world about the fact that he happens to be gay – and, in doing so, became an inspiration for many other LGBTQ+ footballers who weren’t yet out in the beautiful game. Josh Cavallo, Jake Daniels, Zander Murray – they’ve all cited Thomas as someone they’ve looked up to when it came to their decision to share their sexuality with the world, so it’s high-time that the man himself came back to the podcast to join us for a chat. And this is an astonishing chat with a genuine trailblazer in the game – about why he never fit the archetype of life as a traditional footballer, about finding his truth and sharing it, about his desire to help others, and why he’s proud of the difference he’s made. It’s a cracking chat with a man who has made an astonishing difference in the beautiful game, and we’re so glad you’re with us for it today. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST?@iamthomasbeattieWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST?@jack_murleyjack@jackmurley.com #ThomasBeattie #LGBTQInFootball #GayFootballer #RepresentationMatters #PrideInSport #Trailblazer #ComingOutStory #QueerInSport #InclusionInFootball #BeautifulGame #FootballForAll #HullCity #LGBTQHistory #AuthenticAthlete #LGBTQNews