About this episode
If there’s anyone who knows about what it takes to make football inclusive, it’s James Laley.
As the founder of Rainbow Blades, he’s helped embed diversity in the heart of what Sheffield United does, and it’s not just us saying that either – as James has been recognised not once but twice as this year’s Football v Homophobia Awards.
So, we felt it was the perfect time to get James onto the podcast to talk about his journey in football, and the difference he’s making in the beautiful game.
We chat about how he discovered Sheffield United at university and fell in love with the club; about the incident that led to him starting Rainbow Blades (and how in some ways, the timing couldn’t have been worse); about the way it’s been embraced by the club; about some of the challenges and goals for the future – and being recognised by the Football v Homophobia Awards in two different categories this year.
It’s a cracking conversation with someone who just exudes positivity, and we think you’ll love it!
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST?: @james_laley @rainbow_blades
WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST?: @jack_murley [email protected]
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