RAINBOW OWLS

The independent and officially recognised LGBTQ+ Supporters' Group of Sheffield Wednesday FC

Since forming in June 2023, Rainbow Owls have featured in a number of media outlets, both on radio and websites. Here is a list of them.

Print and online media

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Football Supporters' Association: Fan group in focus - Sheffield Wednesday's Rainbow Owls (1 December 2023)

Now Then: Meet the supporters' clubs who want to turn Sheffield's football culture on its head (25 July 2023)

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Out & Out Football: I started an LGBTQ+ group for Sheffield Wednesday fans - here's what I've learned (17 August 2023)

Sheffield Star: Big name ambassadors already on board for new Sheffield Wednesday LGBTQ+ supporters' group (6 July 2023)

Sheffield Star: Southampton fan subject to homophobic abuse by Owls supporter 'looking for a fight' (29 August 2023)

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Sheffield Wednesday FC match programme: Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023 (29 October 2023)

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Sheffield Wednesday FC match programme: Football v Homophobia (5 March 2024)

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Sheffield Wednesday FC website: Owls support Rainbow Laces (1 December 2023)

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Sheffield Wednesday FC website: 10 years of Rainbow Laces (2 December 2023)

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Sheffield Wednesday FC website: Football v Transphobia Week of Action (28 March 2024)

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Sheffield Wire: Sheffield Wednesday LGBTQ+ fan group prepares to "strengthen allyship" in Owls' chosen Rainbow Laces match (1 December 2023)

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Stoke City FC: A warm welcome to the Potters' and Wednesday's LGBTQ+ groups (9 December 2023)

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The Regional LGBTQ+ Football Supporters' Group Alliance, which includes Rainbow Owls as founding members, was featured on websites that included the FSA, Now Then, Sheffield FA and Sports Media LGBT+ between 1 August and 4 August 2023.