We are the Proud Sky Blues
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of Sky Blues fans who just so happen to be part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally. Many of our members live locally and attend games regularly, either as season ticket holders or as often as possible, but we also have members who live abroad and follow CCFC from afar.
Our group was established in August 2023 and received official recognition from Coventry City Football Club shortly thereafter. Already we have more than 70+ members, and we expect that number to continue growing considerably over time.
We’re passionate about engaging with both the broader fanbase and the LGBTQ+ community while highlighting issues that concern LGBTQ+ fans. We believe in being an inclusive group and encourage fellow fans to engage and speak with us.
Unfortunately, homophobic abuse still happens in football. The Football v Homophobia survey (2018) found that 63% of respondents had experienced incidents of physical and verbal abuse, comments from other fans and/or homophobic or transphobic chanting at games during the 2017-18 season. For us, these statistics are far too high, and we’re determined to help create a more inclusive environment around football.
We’re here to promote inclusivity within the beautiful game and provide a safe space for fans to meet up and be themselves. Our goal is to be a visible and vibrant part of the Coventry City family and to engage with the Club on LGBTQ+ issues in football.
WHY ARE WE HERE?
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of Sky Blues fans who just so happen to be part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally. Many of our members live locally and attend games regularly, either as season ticket holders or as often as possible, but we also have members who live abroad and follow CCFC from afar.
Our group was established in August 2023 and received official recognition from Coventry City Football Club shortly thereafter. Already we have more than 70+ members, and we expect that number to continue growing considerably over time.
We’re passionate about engaging with both the broader fanbase and the LGBTQ+ community while highlighting issues that concern LGBTQ+ fans. We believe in being an inclusive group and encourage fellow fans to engage and speak with us.
WHY ARE WE HERE?
Unfortunately, homophobic abuse still happens in football. The Football v Homophobia survey (2018) found that 63% of respondents had experienced incidents of physical and verbal abuse, comments from other fans and/or homophobic or transphobic chanting at games during the 2017-18 season. For us, these statistics are far too high, and we’re determined to help create a more inclusive environment around football.
We’re here to promote inclusivity within the beautiful game and provide a safe space for fans to meet up and be themselves. Our goal is to be a visible and vibrant part of the Coventry City family and to engage with the Club on LGBTQ+ issues in football.
END OF SEASON PARTY
Join the Proud Sky Blues as we celebrate our first season as Coventry City FC’s Official LGBTQ+ Supporters Group!
Members, allies, friends & family are invited to celebrate an End of Season Party with the Proud Sky Blues at The Yard in Coventry on Friday 17th May from 7pm.
On the night, the Proud Sky Blues will be unveiling a brand-new promotional video as well as hosting a raffle to raise funds for the group. The star prize is an Official PUMA Rainbow Ball signed by the CCFC squad. There will also be some end of season awards handed out to our members. After this, you can celebrate and dance the night away with us in The Yard’s fabulous new bar and nightclub.
