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LGBT Retr NOVEMBER 2011


Wales’ First LGBT Football Team Looks to Recruit Players


The team was set up over three years ago by a group who love playing football but have been unable to be involved in teams due to the high levels of homophobia in football teams at all levels.


The Dragons play in the Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) league against teams from all over the country from as far afield as Nottingham, London, Edinburgh and Newcastle. They participate in 5-a-side tournaments throughout the country, and are currently the SouthWest 5-a-side champions after their 1st team were triumphant in the annual Bristol 5-a-side tournament in February. The Dragons currently have a squad of 20-25 players of all genders and sexualities. and are


looking to recruit more.


Cardiff University student Ryan McGavock says; “I love playing football but after speaking to the Uni team at Freshers’ I was immediately put off by their macho attitude.” Ryan is also the team’s Social Officer, and says “The social side of football is important to us. We are currently sponsored by WoW and after our matches we return there for food and drinks.”


The Dragons Training & Matches: Tuesdays - 8pm @ Gol (near the Cardiff City Stadium) - this is a 5-a-side kickaround with an emphasis on fun. Thursdays - 9pm @ Sophia Gardens - this session is focused towards training for 11-a-side matches. Saturdays - Matches www.cardiffdragonsfc.co.uk


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