an anonymous statement saying that he is terrified of being 'crucified' by supporters.The player has reportedly been in therapy over fears that football fans will abuse him if he comes out.He's said that the mood on the terrace "is still very much the 1980's" and that he feels "trapped".As of 2020, there are no openly gay footballers in England's top four divisions.The Sun published the footballer's statement, saying “It’s 2021 and I should be able to be free to tell everyone who I am."However the identity of the player is still firmly under wraps, with him writing: "only my family members and a select group of friends are aware of my sexuality.