Gay footballer Zander Murray tells others to “trust your gut” when coming out
Six months on from becoming Scotland’s first openly gay senior male footballer, Zander Murray has shared guidance for other LGBTQ+ players in a similar position.
Speaking to The Irish Sun, Bonnyrigg Rose’s number 9 said that players should be able to make their own decision about disclosing their sexuality, adding that “speculation online too about who may or may not be gay can be really upsetting for them”.
Murray further noted that a queer footballer’s priority should be to “be happy” and “live as their authentic selves”.“My advice to any player who was in my position is to work on yourself, trust your guy and begin that journey.
If there is a player who is out to their teammates but not the public – that is fair play to them. You don’t have to come out,” he said.“It’s been an amazing six months for me, but I’m not calling on other gay male players to come out.
