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Rainbow Owls
@rainbowowls.bsky.social
The LGBTQ+ and allies supporters' group of Sheffield Wednesday FC and Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC.

To follow us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/rainbow.owls
We hope #swfc fans have a safe time at tonight's game 💙

If you experience or see issues: text WE, followed by incident & location details, to @watfordfc.bsky.social's Match Control Room on 66777 📱

Kick It Out & our charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social also offer national reporting services.
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We attended our seventh LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance meeting in Nottingham yesterday! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It was great to hear updates of @rainbowblades.com, @marchingout.bsky.social, @proudforest.bsky.social, @rainbowspireites.bsky.social, Proud Stags & Rainbow Rams's superb work and provide peer-to-peer support. 💪
December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We helped to celebrate @proudrovers.bsky.social's sixth birthday before today's #swfc game! 🎂

It was great that their hospitality lounge event was supported by a football history talk and #FansForDiversity #FFD funding from @thefsa.bsky.social

We love it when LGBTQ+ fan groups meet each other! 🙌🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We hope #swfc fans & @proudrovers.bsky.social have a safe time at today's game! 💙

If you experience or witness any discrimination: text full incident & location details to Ewood Park's Stadium Control Room on 07340 29447.

Kick It Out & @sayitsheffield.bsky.social offer national reporting services.
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The nominations window for @footballvhomophobia.com's #FvH2026 Awards closes next Sunday! 🏆

#swfc fans can vote for Rainbow Owls in the Supporters' Group category and we look forward to seeing who will be shortlisted in all 12 categories. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To place your vote ➡️ www.footballvhomophobia.com/awards/
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Attending @thefsa.bsky.social's #FFD LGBTQ+ Hub last Monday was vital, as it provides extra peer-to-peer support to LGBTQ+ supporters' groups! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We're excited about seeing it grow and thrive as a member of the hub's volunteer working group. 💪
FSA hosts first LGBTQ+ Supporters’ Hub meeting - Football Supporters' Association
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) held the first meeting of its new LGBTQ+ Supporters’ Hub on Monday 24th November, bringing together LGBTQ+ supporters’ groups from across the country alongsi...
thefsa.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Rainbow Owls' Player of the Month is Harry Amass! 🏆

The young left-back showed his #swfc attacking flair by registering a goal and an assist last month, which earned him a huge 88% of our vote. 💙

To become a Rainbow Owls member and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Xmas Shopping Made Easy For Wednesday Fans

Visit: matthewjiwood.com/sheffield-we...

Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing

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December 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Huge congrats to our friends @wbalgbt.bsky.social for winning the #FansForDiversity category at the @thefsa.bsky.social awards! 💙🏆

They're the fourth LGBTQ+ supporters' group to win the #FFD award and it's fully deserved for all their hard work in making football more inclusive for all. 👏
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Rainbow Owls was at Sheffield Wednesday Ladies FC yesterday! 💙

Despite losing 4-3 to Ilkley Town, our #swfc ambassador Rachel Norsworthy shined after scoring in the second-half and earning Imogen Yeardley's stunning free-kick.

Coming back from 3-0 down shows how the #SWLFC fight is always there! 🦉
December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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❤️ On #WorldAIDSDay, we recognise the global power of football and sports to help in ‘Overcoming Disruption’.

This year, the sudden cuts in funding have put progress at risk, with HIV services impacted and access to prevention medicines reduced in many countries.

@sportsmedialgbt.com

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December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Today is #WorldAIDSDay 🎀

We're proud that our #swfc members, including campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, wear the Red Ribbon to visibly support those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. 🙏

42% of new HIV diagnoses in England are late, so testing helps to prevent new cases.
December 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Charlie McNeill is Rainbow Owls' latest Player of the Match! 🏆

A brace within the first 15 minutes gave #swfc an early lead yesterday, which earned the young forward 62% of our WhatsApp vote. ⚽⚽

To become a Rainbow Owls member and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
November 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Nominations for @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2026 awards are open until Sun 14 Dec! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

You can nominate Rainbow Owls in the LGBTQ+ fan group category - we had #swfc recognition last season via @swfccp.co.uk and our founder @topherchris1987.bsky.social!

To vote ➡️ www.footballvhomophobia.com/awards/
November 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It's always a pleasure to be joined by our members at The Pangolin and provide a safe space before #swfc games! 🙌💙

We've already invited Rainbow Rams and @proudrovers.bsky.social to our matchday socials in December, so we're excited about consolidating our LGBTQ+ supporters' group relations! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
November 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We hope that #swfc fans have a safe time at today's match. 💙

If you experience or witness discrimination: text @swfc.co.uk's Stadium Control Room on 07526 166907 in real time with full incident and location details. 📱

Kick It Out and @sayitsheffield.bsky.social also offer reporting services.
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Congrats to Barry Bannan 🎉

The #swfc hero made his 466th Owls appearance on Wednesday, which puts him sixth in @swfc.co.uk's all-time appearances list after overtaking Tommy Crawshaw. 💙

Bazza's @footballvhomophobia.com support for #FvH and #FvT support also makes him a true Rainbow Owls legend! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Svante Ingelsson is Rainbow Owls' latest Player of the Match! 🏆

A deeper and robust display in midfield from Svante helped to keep #swfc in the game against Millwall, which won him 57% of our WhatsApp vote. 👏

To join Rainbow Owls and vote in our polls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to US-based #swfc fans, including
@pennsylvaniaowls.bsky.social and @jplallen.bsky.social of New York Owls! 🦃

Over 4% of our 217 members are based in the US, so we're sending our thanks for their Rainbow Owls support! 🙏💙

To join Rainbow Owls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We're proud to be named as Safe Space Sheffield's latest member! 🩵🩷

Our pledge involves supporting non-binary and trans football fans, including for @footballvhomophobia.com's #FvT2026 campaign in March. 🏳️‍⚧️

It's an honour to join our #swfc matchday hospitality partner The Pangolin as members! 🙌
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our next #swfc matchday social is on Saturday! 💙

We'll be meeting from 1pm at our matchday hospitality partner The Pangolin, which is based right next to Hillsborough Park tram stop. 🍻🥤

Everybody is welcome to join us, even if you don't have a match ticket! 🙌
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We hope #swfc fans have a safe time at today's game 💙

If you experience or see issues: please text HATE, followed by full incident & location details, to Millwall's Stadium Control Room on 66777 📱

Kick It Out & our charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social also offer national reporting services.
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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November 25 is #WhiteRibbonDay and we’re amplifying the call for men and boys to help prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG)

1 in 4 women will be a victim of sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetimes (National Audit Office (UK) report, 2025)

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November 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We've emailed the monthly Rainbow Owls newsletter to our #swfc members!

It includes a review of our recent support for the trans community in @footballvhomophobia.com #FvT colours, plus details of our away day with @proudrovers.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To join Rainbow Owls ➡️ form.jotform.com/231672198144...
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Whether at Hillsborough or in Pennsylvania, Rainbow Owls members will always follow the Wednesday! 💙🦉

Despite yesterday's disappointing result, huge credit goes to #swfc fans for their outstanding vocal support at S6. 👏

Thanks to members Rachel and Erik for the fab pics! 📸
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM