Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox An inclusive amateur football club in Manchester are unable to affiliate with the FA and play in its leagues unless their transgender players submit “intrusive” hormone readings before playing.
Manchester Laces is a newly-formed football club, currently based in Whalley Range, and welcomes women and non-binary people of all abilities.
However, their inclusivity has proven to be barrier when it comes to joining leagues this upcoming season. Under FA rules, trans players must submit hormone readings before playing in an affiliated match to prove testosterone levels are 'within range to minimise any advantage'.