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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 4h

Our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social are co-running a drag panel event next week! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It's held at Mappin Hall from 4.30pm on Wednesday 15 October with discussions about the social & legal landscape of practising drag.

To book your free place ➡️ www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...

The graphic text states: Lectures on Gender & Sexuality and SAYiT present, Drag and the Law - a public panel on the social and legal landscape of practising drag by drag artists and scholars. Mappin Hall, 21 3JD, 15 October, 4.30pm - 6pm.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 1d

Today is #InternationalLesbianDay ❤️🧡🤍🩷

We're so proud of our group's diversity and how 15% of our 215 #swfc members identify as lesbian.

We'll always provide a safe space for our members' wonderful authenticity! 🙌

To become a Rainbow Owls member ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 1d

Our #swfc Wednesday Pride event is being held at the Niagara Centre next Thursday evening! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

We have several guest speakers from the likes of @swfccp.co.uk @manchesterlaces.bsky.social @bluemoonpodcast.com, so please join us! 💙

To book your FREE place ➡️ www.tickettailor.com/events/rainb...

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 3d

Rainbow Owls have issued a joint statement, along with SWFC Supporters' Trust, @swfcwsg.swfc.social and @wednesdayite.bsky.social, regarding today's meeting with the Independent Football Regulator. ✍️ #SWFC #WAWAW

The graphic text states: JOINT STATEMENT - INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL REGULATOR

Rainbow Owls, along with SWFC Supporters’ Trust, SWFC Women’s Supporters’ Group and Wednesdayite, met today with representatives from the Independent Football Regulator.

We shared our experiences as Sheffield Wednesday fans, and jointly set out our views about ownership and governance at the club.

All four supporters’ groups are grateful to the Independent Football Regulator for listening to our concerns. #SWFC #WAWAW

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 3d

We saw a well-earned Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC win yesterday! 💙

Two second-half goals saw them dig deep to beat Millmoor Junior FC Ladies 2-0 & reach second in the league.

It was great to see our #swfc ambassador Rachel Norsworthy start & conference speaker Jess Birtles create late chances 👏

A photo of Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC intercepting the ball against Millmoor Juniors FC Ladies.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 3d

We attended our first Sheffield Wednesday Deaf FC match yesterday at the Jubilee! 💙

A superb 6-1 win over Carlisle City ensured that the newly-formed team remain top of the table with a 100% league record. 💪

We're always proud to highlight diversity and inclusion at #swfc! 👏

A photo of Sheffield Wednesday Deaf FC getting ready to take a free-kick against Carlisle City.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Aaron - it means a lot and is lovely to hear such kind feedback! 💙

And we'll continue to promote reporting numbers, for both home and away matches, so that fans can report any discrimination in real time, should it ever unfortunately occur. 🙏

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 4d

Ethan Horvath is Rainbow Owls' Player of the Match for the second time in three games! 🏆

Despite the heavy score, a string of great #swfc saves impressed our WhatsApp members with 75% of the post-match vote.

To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 4d

Everybody at Rainbow Owls is saddened by the passing of our former owner Milan Mandarić.

Milan was the consummate professional throughout his stewardship of #swfc and our kindest thoughts go to his dearest ones. #XbanaMilan 🙏💙

Sheffield Wednesday @swfc.co.uk · 4d

Everyone at Sheffield Wednesday is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former owner and chairman Milan Mandarić.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 5d

We hope #swfc fans & @proudskyblues.co.uk members have a safe time at today's game! 💙

If you experience or see issues: text @swfc.co.uk's Match Control Room on 07526 166907 in real time with incident & location details. 📱

Kick It Out & @sayitsheffield.bsky.social offer national reporting services.

The text from this graphic in full: How to report abuse in real time at SWFC’s home games.

Stadium Control Room: text the stand, row & seat of where the abuse comes from, as well as descriptions of the abuse & abuser - in real time to 07526 166907.

We also recommend reporting such discrimination, either online or in-person on matchdays, to these email addresses: operationsenquiries@swfc.co.uk, hatecrime@sayit.org.uk and report@kickitout.org

The top of the graphic includes logos for Rainbow Owls, SAYiT and Kick It Out, which are placed over a background of Hillsborough Stadium.

Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 6d

We'll be continuing to work with Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC on LGBTQ+ matchday campaigns this season, Aaron, and we are also hoping to develop a similar relationship with the deaf team - it's on the agenda! 🙏💙

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Aaron King @9000lives.org · 6d

Sheffield Wednesday top the league this weekend.

Supporting the Deaf Football team surely falls outside the #SWFC fan boycott?

Home games are Sundays at Wadsley Bridge. Deaf_owls on Insta for kick off times.

@be-reyt.bsky.social
@shane11.bsky.social
@rainbowowls.bsky.social
#DeafFootball

Northern Deaf Football table shows Sheffield Wednesday in at the top of the table after 2 games with 6 points.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 6d

Rainbow Owls' Player of the Month is Barry Bannan! 🏆

A majestic free-kick and two assists in three successive #swfc games meant that our beloved Bazza won 53% of September's vote. ⚽🅰️🅰️

To become a Rainbow Owls member and vote in our post-match polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 6d

Our next matchday social is tomorrow! 💙

We're meeting at The Pangolin after the game, which is based next to Hillsborough Park tram stop. 🍻

Our good friends @proudskyblues.co.uk will also be joining us, as we always strive to provide a safe space for our LGBTQ+ fan group peers. 🤝

The middle of the graphic states: "Owls vs Coventry City, Saturday 4 October from 3pm; The Pangolin - next to Hillsborough Park tram stop" in yellow text. The bottom of the graphic states "Matchday social" in the official trans colours of light blue and pink, with a Pride flag placed in-between the two words. The top of the graphic includes the Rainbow Owls and Proud Sky Blues logos, inbetween a cartoon icon of two LGBTQ+ people holding a Pride flag, which are all placed over a blue backdrop of Hillsborough Stadium.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 6d

This is a great and important read on LGBTQ+ football and allyship from @outsports.com's @jonhholmes.bsky.social! 👏🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚽

Outsports @outsports.com · 8d

Soccer star says he admires out gay players, having been target of homophobia himself - www.outsports.com/2025/10/1/24...

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 7d

We attended a launch event last night for a new LGBTQ+ musical storytelling project! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our #swfc podcast partner @lstraker.bsky.social from @proudchangemakers.bsky.social joined our charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social on the panel to discuss how the law has affected LGBTQ+ love and life. 🎙️

A panel of four LGBTQ+ people discussing their experiences of how the law has affected love and life.

Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 7d

Many thanks to @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social's Safer Sheffield Partnership for funding this inclusive LGBTQ+ and allies event! 🙏

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 7d

Our #swfc Wednesday Pride event is being held at the Niagara Centre in two weeks time! 💙

We have almost 25 bookings and a discussion panel with five guests from LGBTQ+ football, so there's still plenty of time to register your free place. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

To join us ➡️ www.tickettailor.com/events/rainb...

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks and fingers crossed for more merch in the future 🙏💙

Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 8d

We sell group badges for £5 each, with 20% of proceeds going to our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social - hope that this helps! 💙 www.paypal.com/instantcomme...

Rainbow Owls badge

You can help Rainbow Owls by buying a Rainbow Owls badge! A fifth of money raised will go to our LGBTQ+ charity partner SAYiT. This item is only available to UK users via this payment method - please...

www.paypal.com

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 8d

Ernie Weaver is Rainbow Owls' latest Player of the Match winner! 🏆

The 19-year-old centre back delivered such a commanding and mature #swfc performance last night, he won a landslide 93% of our WhatsApp vote. 👏

To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social's Safer Sheffield Partnership for funding these inclusive booklets, as well as our LGBTQ+ and allies event! 🙏💙

Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 8d

Our #swfc Wednesday Pride brochures are now available in various local outlets! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Details about our event at the Niagara Centre on Thursday 16 Oct can be picked up from the likes of @junobooks.bsky.social, The Pangolin & The Beer House.

To book your free place www.tickettailor.com/events/rainb...

A set of Wednesday Pride booklets and Rainbow Owls leaflets on the counter of The Pangolin.

A Rainbow Owls Wednesday Pride booklet on the counter desk of Luke Horton Art.

A Rainbow Owls Wednesday Pride booklet on the counter of a local cafe.

A Rainbow Owls Wednesday Pride poster on the door of a local S6 shop.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 8d

Three #swfc league games unbeaten, despite the late heartbreak 💪💙

Sheffield Wednesday @swfc.co.uk · 8d

⏹️ Heartbreak right at the last.

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Rainbow Owls @rainbowowls.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks - we really appreciate the support and kind words! 🙏💙