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Chris Ledger: Sheffield Wednesday Fan & Rainbow Owls Founder on Pride, Football & Building an Inclusive Game
⚽🌈 From FIFA ’98 to founding Rainbow Owls, Chris Ledger’s love of football has always been about belonging, pride, and community.
This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we’re joined by the lifelong Sheffield Wednesday supporter who turned his passion for the beautiful game into a powerful force for inclusion.
After struggling for years to embrace his sexuality and find his place in football, Chris decided to take action — creating Rainbow Owls, the official Sheffield Wednesday LGBTQ+ and allies supporters’ group that’s helping make football a sport for everyone.
In this episode, Chris opens up about:
✨ His journey from fan to founder of Rainbow Owls
✨ Making football welcoming for LGBTQ+ supporters
✨ Working alongside Sheffield Wednesday to drive real change
✨ His proudest moments since launching the group
Heartfelt, hopeful, and full of football pride, this is a story about the power of visibility, authenticity, and the communities that bring us together.
🎧 Listen now to our award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, heard in more than 40 countries every week.
📲 Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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⚽🌈 From FIFA ’98 to founding Rainbow Owls, Chris Ledger’s love of football has always been about belonging, pride, and community.
This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we’re joined by the lifelong Sheffield Wednesday supporter who turned his passion for the beautiful game into a powerful force for inclusion.
After struggling for years to embrace his sexuality and find his place in football, Chris decided to take action — creating Rainbow Owls, the official Sheffield Wednesday LGBTQ+ and allies supporters’ group that’s helping make football a sport for everyone.
In this episode, Chris opens up about:
✨ His journey from fan to founder of Rainbow Owls
✨ Making football welcoming for LGBTQ+ supporters
✨ Working alongside Sheffield Wednesday to drive real change
✨ His proudest moments since launching the group
Heartfelt, hopeful, and full of football pride, this is a story about the power of visibility, authenticity, and the communities that bring us together.
🎧 Listen now to our award-winning LGBTQ+ sports podcast, heard in more than 40 countries every week.
📲 Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST?
@rainbowowls
@topherchris1987
WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST?
@jack_murley
#ChrisLedger #RainbowOwls #SheffieldWednesday #FootballForAll #LGBTQInSport #InclusiveFootball #RepresentationMatters #PrideInSport #QueerFans #JackMurleySportsShow #FootballCommunity
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