Openly gay Scots footballer Zander Murray condemns trolls who sent hate mail to his club through the post… – The Scottish Sun
SCOTLAND’S only openly gay male senior footballer Zander Murray has condemned trolls who have sent him hate mail through the post.
The Gala Fairydean Rovers striker has received anti-gay propaganda in the mail since coming out last month.
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It was sent to his club’s ground in Galashiels in the Borders and was addressed directly to the 30-year-old.
The mail included books titled ‘Homosexuality in light of the Bible’, ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ and ‘Atheism Annihilated’.
Zander said he could put up with hateful messages online but thinks sending mail to his club is a step too far.
In a post on his Instagram page, he wrote: “Don’t mind trolls on social media, but to go out your way and send hate mail to my club.
“Such horrible words and so out of touch with reality.
“In all honesty gees peace. You’re absolutely wasting your time. Water off a duck’s back.”
Zander is the first openly gay player in the men’s professional ranks in Scotland since Justin Fashanu with Airdrie and Hearts in the mid-1990s.
The Lowland League player follows the example of referees Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson in June.
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In a statement on his club’s website last month, he said: “It feels like the weight of the world is now off my shoulders.
“The lads at the club have been so supportive. Before coming out, you think people will turn against you and you think the worst – I have been blown away by the support.
“It can be difficult and you can feel very alone. I knew I was different for many years but with other people in the game coming out it’s been amazing.
“Hopefully the SFA can work with other leagues and partners and look at support and drive how we help other players.”
Zander made his decision after attending his first pride event while on holiday.
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