Everton have sensationally hit back at a fan on Instagram after objection to a post about the Rainbow Laces campaign. The Toffees account responded to the user invoking the club’s ‘People’s Club’ mantra to reaffirm their commitment to the cause.
The Rainbow Laces campaign, created by the charity Stonewall, is aimed at raising awareness and promoting LBGT+ inclusion in sport.
As part of the campaign, football clubs and players have taken to wearing rainbow laces, provided by the charity, as they take to the pitch.
To celebrate the official Rainbow Laces Day on December 9, Everton posted a picture on their Instagram feed of their home shirt with a rainbow captain’s armband.
Beneath the photo they added the caption: “This is everyone’s game”.
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“Following sport and taking part can give us community, energy and a sense of belonging,” they wrote on their website. “That’s why Rainbow Laces is as important as ever, and why we all need to play our part to make sport everyone’s game.”
“This year, we’ll be celebrating the impact that sport has on LGBT people, and the impact that LGBT people have on sport.”
“We’ll be sharing stories and considering how we can all play our part in making sport everyone’s game.”
“Join the #RainbowLaces movement today.”