Premier League Judge: People know I'm gay and admit it

In England it's a national open day, and Judge James Adcock spoke of his experience: “People know I'm gay and they admit it: I'm lucky for that, the referee for Podcast Sports LGBT microphones at the BBC.

All my colleagues know that. There was interest, there were those who told me: I'm proud of you, James, that you're able to be gay in sports because they know there's still a barrier to collapse. But I've never been the victim of homophobic insults”.

Adcock, 37, and with over 500 career-recognitioned battles, has been a full-time professional since 2016, arbitrates in Champutship and makes the fourth referee at Premier League. He has discovered his homosexuality, in the world of football, about ten years ago, but now he has decided to speak publicly about his journey, hoping to help those who still think they have to hide in some way: “Many referees think they can't get out because they can influence their career ♫ he said.

But you're not judged by your sexuality and if you're pretty sure about yourself, you'll all have the support of each colleague. Declaring homosexual is a choice you have to make as a person, not as an arbitrator. Treat me like you'd treat anyone else. You're there like a fan, a player or a coach and you judge me for my performance. That's what I'm being judged for. I'm not arbitrating because I'm gay, but only because I'm arbitrator”.