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A platform for sharing LGBTQ+ stories in any sport, at any level, anywhere around the world.

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Sep 6

I’ll have said this before, but every now and then I do an interview that reminds me why I do this - speaking to Olivia was definitely another one of those moments. Talking about some hugely important topics, and hearing how things came full circle at Endon, made me emotional just listening to her

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Sep 6

A long overdue POTT interview to share the story of Olivia Robinson, whose love of cricket (and sport in general) helped her through struggles with mental health and eating disorders. She has just walked from Land’s End to John O’Groats - read why here 👇

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Olivia Robinson: “I’ve gone from wanting to end my life to really loving my life, and loving who I am.”

Walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats was a cathartic experience for Olivia, who used the challenge as an opportunity for self-reflection after battling depression and eating disorde…

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Sep 6

A long overdue POTT interview to share the story of Olivia Robinson, whose love of cricket (and sport in general) helped her through struggles with mental health and eating disorders. She has just walked from Land’s End to John O’Groats - read why here 👇

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Olivia Robinson: “I’ve gone from wanting to end my life to really loving my life, and loving who I am.”

Walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats was a cathartic experience for Olivia, who used the challenge as an opportunity for self-reflection after battling depression and eating disorde…

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Sep 5

Feeling overdue some new content…

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Brighton Seagals: "Maybe we don't fit in. Maybe that's the point!"

It's been too long since I posted a new interview, so here's my chat with Brighton Seagals founder Justine Thompson on where the club fits in, and how she has personally benefited from it.

Brighton Seagals: “Maybe we don’t fit in. Maybe that’s the point!”

Often, inclusive clubs become a beacon for LGBTQ+ people in their area. For the Brighton Seagals, that is slightly different. As an inclusive football club in one of the UK’s most queer-friendly ci…

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Mar 2

Between a hectic schedule and some annual leave, it's been a bit quiet on Pride of the Terraces lately - so here's some of the stuff I've been getting up to in the day job in the meantime. Definitely more in the works for POTT soon too though, so keep your eyes peeled!

Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Mar 2

Had a couple of things on the go for #LGBTHistoryMonth throughout February that I haven't got around to sharing here, starting with an event that LGBT+ Youth Scotland held in Inverness to encourage young people in the Highlands to use their voices.
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‘Our ability to make a change by simply being ourselves is amazing to me’

A panel addressed the attendees to close out LGBT+ Youth Scotland’s event at Eden Court last weekend.

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Feb 2

A return to the east coast of Scotland for this latest interview on POTT, with Asa explaining how travelling around the world for work helped give him the confidence to try out sport in the city of discovery.

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Asa Bryce: "Maybe I've always been this person and just not fully lived it before. Now I am."

Having never seen himself as competitive growing up, Asa Bryce didn't know what he was missing until he joined @leapsports.bsky.social's Dundee groups last year.
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Asa Bryce: “Maybe I’ve always been this person and just not fully lived it before. Now I am.”

Asa Bryce would never have classed himself as competitive, but since getting more involved in sport through inclusive groups in Dundee, he has realised exactly what he had been missing out on.

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Asa Bryce: "Maybe I've always been this person and just not fully lived it before. Now I am."

Having never seen himself as competitive growing up, Asa Bryce didn't know what he was missing until he joined @leapsports.bsky.social's Dundee groups last year.
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Asa Bryce: “Maybe I’ve always been this person and just not fully lived it before. Now I am.”

Asa Bryce would never have classed himself as competitive, but since getting more involved in sport through inclusive groups in Dundee, he has realised exactly what he had been missing out on.

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jan 12

Been excited to get this interview out there for a while, and I think it's a fascinating look at LGBTQ+ and religion and how they can coexist. One you don't want to miss as Pride of the Terraces kicks off for 2025

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Jan 12

Ahmed: "There isn't always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim."

The first new interview of 2025 on the site, and it is a really powerful perspective from Ahmed, who found peace in his sexuality during a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Ahmed: “There isn’t always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim.”

Although many people struggle to balance their LGBTQ+ identities and their religion, Ahmed found that a pilgrimage to Mecca actually solidified his confidence in his own sexuality – and that …

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Jon Holmes @jonhholmes.bsky.social · Jan 12

Highly recommended read - how a gay Muslim man found himself, then the charity Hidayah, the Glasgow Frontrunners, inclusive badminton, and love. Such a heartwarming tale on Pride of the Terraces. Thank you Ahmed and @ahenderson96.bsky.social for sharing 🙏

#LGBTQ #sports

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Jan 12

Ahmed: "There isn't always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim."

The first new interview of 2025 on the site, and it is a really powerful perspective from Ahmed, who found peace in his sexuality during a pilgrimage to Mecca.
prideoftheterraces.com/2025/01/12/a...

Ahmed: “There isn’t always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim.”

Although many people struggle to balance their LGBTQ+ identities and their religion, Ahmed found that a pilgrimage to Mecca actually solidified his confidence in his own sexuality – and that …

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Jan 12

Ahmed: "There isn't always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim."

The first new interview of 2025 on the site, and it is a really powerful perspective from Ahmed, who found peace in his sexuality during a pilgrimage to Mecca.
prideoftheterraces.com/2025/01/12/a...

Ahmed: “There isn’t always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim.”

Although many people struggle to balance their LGBTQ+ identities and their religion, Ahmed found that a pilgrimage to Mecca actually solidified his confidence in his own sexuality – and that …

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Chris (he/him) @topherchris1987.bsky.social · Dec 22

As someone who was diagnosed with dyspraxia at the age of five years, but not diagnosed with autism until I was an adult, I can relate to a lot of this.

Thanks to @prideoftheterraces.com's @ahenderson96.bsky.social for writing this! 🙏💙

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 21

Ailsa Davie: "I remember feeling as a child that something was wrong with me, but I didn't know why."

One last new interview in 2024, and this one focuses on the impact of dyspraxia on Ailsa's ability and confidence to take part in sport - and even love it.
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Ailsa Davie: “I remember feeling as a child that something was wrong with me, but I didn’t know why.”

Ailsa Davie always loved sport growing up, but undiagnosed dyspraxia meant that she never felt like she could fully immerse herself in it – until recently.

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Dec 21

For all of the connections I've made through POTT, I think this is the first time I've interviewed someone I was already friends with for the site. I'm so proud of Ailsa for getting to a point where she can fully throw herself into sport and overcome some of those challenges she has faced.

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 21

Ailsa Davie: "I remember feeling as a child that something was wrong with me, but I didn't know why."

One last new interview in 2024, and this one focuses on the impact of dyspraxia on Ailsa's ability and confidence to take part in sport - and even love it.
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Ailsa Davie: “I remember feeling as a child that something was wrong with me, but I didn’t know why.”

Ailsa Davie always loved sport growing up, but undiagnosed dyspraxia meant that she never felt like she could fully immerse herself in it – until recently.

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 21

Ailsa Davie: "I remember feeling as a child that something was wrong with me, but I didn't know why."

One last new interview in 2024, and this one focuses on the impact of dyspraxia on Ailsa's ability and confidence to take part in sport - and even love it.
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Ailsa Davie: “I remember feeling as a child that something was wrong with me, but I didn’t know why.”

Ailsa Davie always loved sport growing up, but undiagnosed dyspraxia meant that she never felt like she could fully immerse herself in it – until recently.

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Out4Cricket @out4cricket.bsky.social · Dec 15

Both Jack Murley + @ahenderson96.bsky.social
have been great supporters of all those involved in #LGBTQ #cricket - This is a great article on Pride on the Terraces
where Jack talks about all the amazing work he has done and continues to do - check it out >> prideoftheterraces.com/2024/12/07/j...

Jack Murley: “I cannot control how other people react to me, but I can control how I react to them, and I’m never going to live inauthentically again.”

Jack Murley returns to Pride of the Terraces to talk commentating on pro wrestling, dealing with online abuse and a revolutionary experience with Cornwall-based inclusive football club Stargazy FC.

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 13

Back to the Scottish Highlands for this next throwback post, as I chat to Caley Thistle Women's Fin Annand about the development of women's football, playing in America and so much more.
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Fin Annand: “There was nobody in my team that was gay when I was in America, openly anyway. I was the odd one out at the time.”

Fin Annand has seen football take her across the world, but even though she spent years at college in America her story is still a positive one of support.

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 11

Across to the other side of the pond for today's throwback interview, which is with ice hockey player Jessica Platt.
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Jessica Platt: “I didn’t have anyone that I felt like I needed to be, I didn’t have to put on a front anymore.”

Much like football is a way of life for many in the UK, ice hockey is a cultural institution in Canada. That was certainly the case for Jessica Platt, who grew up playing the sport – even to the po…

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 11

A much needed tonic after the discussions of the past week or so

Sports Media LGBT+ @sportsmedialgbt.com · Dec 10

5️⃣ reasons why #RainbowLaces is about much more than 🌈 armbands

🙌 Hard-working LGBTQ+ fan groups
🥅 Community foundations bringing people together
🧑‍🏫 Education that stops shame
🌍 PL’s global influence as #humanrights roll back
🦸‍♂️ Role models representing

#LGBTQ #football

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These Rainbow Laces moments lifted up LGBTQ people in football

From armband Armageddon to a media storm, this year’s LGBTQ+ inclusion campaign came under fire; here, we pick out five positive moments that provide encouragement…

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 9

For today’s throwback interview, let go back to my first foray into cricket, speaking to now-former Scotland women’s team captain Abbi Aitken-Drummond

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Abbi Aitken-Drummond: “I do firmly believe that cricket is one of the most inclusive and diverse sports out there.”

Former Scotland cricket captain Abbi Aitken-Drummond has always been quite a private person, which helped her come to terms with her sexuality as a youngster, but now she wants to speak out and ins…

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Dec 7

Not going to lie, I've been so excited to put this out there ever since having this conversation with Jack. He covers so many important things so well - in my mind none more so than dealing with the torrent of abuse he gets for working for LGBTQ+ visibility in sport. You don't want to miss this one!

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 7

Jack Murley: "I cannot control how other people react to me, but I can control how I react to them, and I'm never going to live inauthentically again."

A first for POTT as I welcome Jack back for a second interview, just over five years after our first chat!
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Jack Murley: “I cannot control how other people react to me, but I can control how I react to them, and I’m never going to live inauthentically again.”

Jack Murley returns to Pride of the Terraces to talk commentating on pro wrestling, dealing with online abuse and a revolutionary experience with Cornwall-based inclusive football club Stargazy FC.

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 7

Jack Murley: "I cannot control how other people react to me, but I can control how I react to them, and I'm never going to live inauthentically again."

A first for POTT as I welcome Jack back for a second interview, just over five years after our first chat!
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Jack Murley: “I cannot control how other people react to me, but I can control how I react to them, and I’m never going to live inauthentically again.”

Jack Murley returns to Pride of the Terraces to talk commentating on pro wrestling, dealing with online abuse and a revolutionary experience with Cornwall-based inclusive football club Stargazy FC.

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 6

And you know what, thinking about it, how about we do something we've never done before on Pride of the Terraces this weekend? 👀

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 6

I've said it to him many a time, so it's no secret that if it wasn't for the work Jack Murley has done in the LGBTQ+ sports space, Pride of the Terraces wouldn't exist. With that in mind, here's a throwback to the very early days of POTT with Jack's own story.
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Jack Murley: “I get to speak to amazing sportspeople, and that isn’t anything I’m going to wish away in a hurry.”

How can we expect elite athletes to be open and honest about who they are when the people telling their stories are not doing the same? When looking at LGBT+ in sport, the media has such a crucial …

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 5

Another throwback interview? Oh go on then! Let’s go back to Kristen Fraser, a trailblazer as Scotland’s first female professional boxer.

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Kristen Fraser: “I’m not taking a step back now, I either finish with a world title or I don’t finish.”

Kristen Fraser is a pioneer in boxing as she is Scotland’s first ever professional woman. From the sport being illegal for women, to Commonwealth Games disappointment, turning pro and targeti…

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 4

And of course, that also means it’s a good excuse to share this

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Sports Media LGBT+ @sportsmedialgbt.com · Nov 28

⚽️ “There has been a lot of focus on this topic recently but the voices of people within the women’s game itself were not being heard…”

NEW: Clubs and leagues within #womensfootball community signing statement of support for ongoing trans inclusion

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Thousands signing statement of support for ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football

Clubs and leagues within the women’s football community endorsing statement; English FA’s trans inclusion policy has been in operation for more than 10 years; statement co-ordinated by Football v Homo...

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Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Dec 4

Given we’re at the tail end of Rainbow Laces, and there’s been a particular focus on trans inclusion in football lately, let’s share the story of the amazing Blair Hamilton for today’s throwback interview.

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Blair Hamilton: “The more trans is visible, the more it is socially acceptable.”

As a young child, Blair Hamilton hated football – making it quite ironic that for most of her life since then she has played it. Her father would take her to games and she would hate the noise of t…

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