A footballer for Tavistock has called for a ‘fan’ to be banned after being hurled with homophobic insults on the pitch. Tom Annear, who is due to get married to his girlfriend later this year, was reportedly playing for the club in their Toolstation Western League match at Odd Down in Somerset, when the fan started exchanging “banter” with him on the sidelines.
However, the fan went too far when he said to Annear, whilst laughing, “I bet your boyfriend is happy at home.” Annear reported the