Chris (he/him)

Photo of reps from Rainbow Blades, Marching Out Together, Rainbow Spireites, Proud Stags, Proud Forest, Rainbow Owls & Rainbow Rams holding the Regional Alliance banner.

Photo of Rainbow Owls and Proud Rovers reps holding the SWFC Progress Pride banner at Ewood Park.

Photo of SWFC vs. Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Photo of a scoreboard at Ewood Park.

Meeting other LGBTQ+ fan groups made for a fab weekend!

I loved hearing the amazing work from @rainbowblades.com, @marchingout.bsky.social, @proudforest.bsky.social, @rainbowspireites.bsky.social, Proud Stags & Rainbow Rams, plus celebrating @proudrovers.bsky.social's 6th birthday!

Selfie of me on a train.

On the #swfc away day train for a @rainbowowls.bsky.social x @proudrovers.bsky.social meet-up 💙

Myself with Chris Kirkland at a SWFC book signing.

Myself with Harper at a Rainbow Owls social.

It was amazing to see Chris Kirkland, one of my favourite players from my youth, at his #swfc book signing yesterday! 🧤😍

Also really lovely to see the wonderful @h1867x.bsky.social at @rainbowowls.bsky.social's Pangolin matchday social: it's always nice to see great friendships develop in-person. 💙

The graphic states "Football v Homophobia: Supporters' Group Award, nominations now open" next to photos of last season's three nominees Rainbow Blades, Ibrox Pride and QPR Rainbow Rangers on stage in Glasgow.

Nominations for @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2026 awards are open until Sun 14 Dec! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

You can nominate Rainbow Owls in the LGBTQ+ fan group category - we had #swfc recognition last season via @swfccp.co.uk and our founder @topherchris1987.bsky.social!

To vote ➡️ www.footballvhomophobia.com/awards/

Selfie of me outside the Lyceum Theatre.

Selfie of me with a pint at the Lyceum Theatre.

Photo of the Here and Now staging at the Lyceum Theatre with the "Better Best Bargains" set.

I was SO excited about seeing Steps' musical Here and Now and it didn't disappoint - I was grinning throughout. 😍🎭

Inspired staging and wonderful performances, with some really thoughtful and lovely touches, made for an iconically camp show. 💃

It was all about The Way It Made Me Feel. 😉

A photo of me running a Rainbow Owls stall at SAYiT's Trans Day of Remembrance service while wearing a Football v Transphobia T-shirt.

It was a pleasure and an honour to support @sayitsheffield.bsky.social's #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance service by running a @rainbowowls.bsky.social stall. 🏳️‍⚧️🕯️

We shall never forget the lives that have been lost to transphobia & always strive to make this world a safer place for our trans friends. 🙌💙

Nominations Open - Football v Homophobia Awards 2026

🏆🩷⚫️ Football v Homophobia is thrilled to announce that the nominations window is now OPEN for the FvH Awards 2026!

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ This is the 7️⃣th edition of the only awards event of its kind that recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels of the game…

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Taking part in @rainbowblades.com's LGBTQ+ inclusive sessions always means a great deal - a real mental health lifesaver during a difficult six months, as well as a great way to keep fit, build confidence on the pitch and befriend new people. ❤️

Photo of me wearing a Football v Transphobia T-shirt, alongside Trans in the City's I Stand with Trans hashtag in trans colours.

#TransAwarenessWeek starts today! 🏳️‍⚧️

I'm proud to support Trans in the City's #IStandWithTrans campaign in @footballvhomophobia.com #FvT2025 colours, as chair and founder of @rainbowowls.bsky.social, in order to show how workplaces like football are for all! 🙌🩵🩷🤍⚽

Me drinking a pint at The Pangolin.

Selfie of me in the North Stand.

Photo of me and three others at The Pangolin.

Photo of a midfield battle between Wednesday and Norwich.

It was great to be back under the floodlight at #swfc last night! 😍🌌🦉

Despite not picking up the win, it was a pleasure to finally meet @birkdalecollective.bsky.social's @peteydavis.bsky.social, as well as catch up with old pals at The Pangolin. 🍻💙

A photo of myself with Sarah Jones running a stall at Sarah's live show.

A photo of Sarah Jones speaking at her live show with a slide that says "The bible is quite a queer book!".

It was lovely to do more #swfc outreach last night and meet @rainbowowls.bsky.social member @sarahjonestoo.bsky.social in-person last night.

She gave a wonderful talk about being the first trans person to be ordained in the UK, while attendees asked thoughtful stall questions about Rainbow Owls. 🏳️‍⚧️

A still from Death Becomes Her of Madeline Ashton with her head turned.

Best 🎃🎬 ever, period. 💙

Me with a pint in my hand at Hallam FC's club lounge.

Hallam FC vs. Stocksbridge Park Steels in action.

The superlative food menu at Hallam FC.

The Hallam FC turnstiles in neon lights.

I attended my first @hallamfc1860.bsky.social game on Tuesday! ⚽

Despite the narrow cup loss, it was a great match with some superlative non-league grub. 😍🍔

A photo of myself with Dom at the SWFC Megastore!

A selfie of me wearing my new SWFC shirt.

It was a pleasure to finally meet the icon and legend that is @hatscarfshirt.bsky.social at the Megastore yesterday! 🎉

I also made sure to buy myself a new shirt and other little #swfc merch goodies to help save our club! 💙

A photo of Rainbow Owls founder Chris Ledger at the Emirates Stadium, with a caption that states: "Chris Ledger: Sheffield Wednesday fan and Rainbow Owls founder on pride, football and building an inclusive game - The Jack Murley Sports Show."

A photo of Rainbow Owls holding a group T-shirt with Wednesday Warehouse, with a caption that says: "We're joined by the Sheffield Wednesday supporter who turned his passion for the beautiful game into a powerful force for inclusion that is literally changing lives - The Jack Murley Sports Show."

A photo of Rainbow Owls members holding the group banner at the stadium turnstiles, with a caption that says: "The special thing about LGBTQ+ football fans is that we will run through brick walls to make change happen - Chris Ledger, The Jack Murley Sports Show."

A photo of Rainbow Owls enjoying a joint matchday social with Proud Baggies at The Pangolin, with a caption that says: "We are all so proud of what we've done, and the fact that any of our members is making a difference - Chris Ledger, The Jack Murley Sports Show."

Rainbow Owls founder @topherchris1987.bsky.social is this week's Jack Murley Sports Show guest! 🎙️

His chat with Jack ranges from old-school FIFA and neurodiversity to starting Rainbow Owls and organising two #swfc Wednesday Pride events! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To hear the podcast ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/7oPM...

A photo of Rainbow Owls founder Chris Ledger at the Emirates Stadium, with a caption that states: "Chris Ledger: Sheffield Wednesday fan and Rainbow Owls founder on pride, football and building an inclusive game - The Jack Murley Sports Show."

A photo of Rainbow Owls holding a group T-shirt with Wednesday Warehouse, with a caption that says: "We're joined by the Sheffield Wednesday supporter who turned his passion for the beautiful game into a powerful force for inclusion that is literally changing lives - The Jack Murley Sports Show."

A photo of Rainbow Owls members holding the group banner at the stadium turnstiles, with a caption that says: "The special thing about LGBTQ+ football fans is that we will run through brick walls to make change happen - Chris Ledger, The Jack Murley Sports Show."

A photo of Rainbow Owls enjoying a joint matchday social with Proud Baggies at The Pangolin, with a caption that says: "We are all so proud of what we've done, and the fact that any of our members is making a difference - Chris Ledger, The Jack Murley Sports Show."

It was a genuine honour to be asked by Jack Murley to appear on his award-winning LGBTQ+ Sports Show!

Jack was so lovely and supportive to chat with, as we discussed everything from @rainbowowls.bsky.social to the joys of scoring with Shaka Hislop on FIFA '98! 💙

open.spotify.com/episode/7oPM...

💯💯 - been too long. Just a shame we did not get a draw that would have been fully deserved. 🙏💙

A photo of me at the South Stand in Hillsborough.

Selfie of me back in a blue and white scarf outside Sheffield Cathedral.

Photo of a midfield battle between Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United at Hillsborough.

Rainbow Owls and Proud Yellows meet up at The Pangolin.

#SWFC matchdays are back! 💙🦉

It was lovely to be sat in the South Stand yesterday and see a dedicated second-half fightback that didn't get the point it merited.

It was also fab to learn more about Proud Yellows at a @rainbowowls.bsky.social meet before the game!

It has been a pleasure to attend @communitysufc.bsky.social @rainbowblades.com's LGBTQ+ inclusive football sessions, as well as solidify friendships with people like Dan and Harper who always give it their all. 🙌

As a dyspraxic person, I am stunned that by my improvement with five goals so far! 😅💙

A photo of representatives from Rainbow Owls, Rainbow Blades, Proud Forest and Rainbow Spireites holding the LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance banner at Rainbow Owls' Wednesday Pride event.

I'll praise the Regional Alliance until I'm blue in the face 💙

The peer-to-peer support, so we can thrive, is amazing, as is the emotional rock & friendship amid trickier times.

Thanks to @rainbowblades.com @rainbowspireites.bsky.social @proudforest.bsky.social for backing @rainbowowls.bsky.social

Thank you so much! 💙

Photo of me compering Wednesday Pride on stage.

Photo of John Reavey compering the main panel discussion at Wednesday Pride.

Photo of SWFCCP's Jacob Walkland giving a presentation at Wednesday Pride.

Photo of several Wednesday Pride attendees and participants having post-celebration drinks.

Organising & compering @rainbowowls.bsky.social's #swfc Wednesday Pride was a big deal as a naturally shy person.

But it was amazing to celebrate LGBTQ+ football with 45+ people, including beloved pals. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

And thanks to @davidmooney.co.uk @lstraker.bsky.social for being incredible participants! 🙏

Lovely to see you and Tyler - thank you! 🙌💙

Always very proud to have Sheffield sporting icon Nick Matthew as a #swfc @rainbowowls.bsky.social ambassador 👏💙🦉

To mark #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, three-time world squash champion Nick Matthew OBE speaks about how his early #swfc experiences inspired him to become a Rainbow Owls ambassador. 🦉

Prejudice in any form should always be called out and never be tolerated: no matter who we are, #WAWAW 💙

A photo of me with a pint in my hand while wearing a rugby shirt and autumn peacoat.

Despite a heavy #swfc loss yesterday, a fab time was had with the Pangolin Craft Beer crew after the game! 🍻

More than a few pints was the perfect way to unwind, blow some cobwebs and have a mental health reset. 🙏💙

I also have an accidental way of aggressively holding a pint glass when tipsy. 😂

The graphic text states: WEDNESDAY PRIDE - AN LGBTQ+ AND ALLIES FAN CONFERENCE Thursday 16 October at the Niagara Suite of the Niagara Conference and Leisure Centre. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. FREE ENTRY for all - sign up via the QR code. Funded by the Safer Sheffield Partnership. Includes: Discussion panel with five guests from LGBTQ+ football: Jess Birtles, David Mooney, James Fox Neville, Callum Prince and John Reavey. SWFC Community and Project 6 speakers. A chance to meet Rainbow Owls members. The graphic also includes a QR code, Rainbow Owls and Sheffield City Council logos, and a cartoon image of five LGBTQ+ people holding Pride flags, which are all placed over a backdrop of Hillsborough Stadium.

I've been co-ordinating this #swfc @rainbowowls.bsky.social event to be held at the Niagara on Thurs 16 Oct! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

If you're into sport and based near Sheffield, please register your free place for an evening that will explore the current state of LGBTQ+ football ➡️ www.tickettailor.com/events/rainb...

A selfie of me with Kai Havertz and Frida Maanum's Arsenal shirts during a tour of the Emirates.

Havertz, Maanum.... Ledger?! 😍😅

As a stadium nerd, I loved this @thefsa.bsky.social #FansForDiversity #FFD tour of the Emirates stadium on Friday. Still buzzing. 💙

A photo of me with James from Rainbow Blades and Michelle from Rainbow Rams at an Emirates Stadium tour.

A photo of reps from Proud Forest, Rainbow Rams, Rainbow Blades and Rainbow Owls holding the LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance banner at the Emirates Stadium.

A photo of lots of LGBTQ+ football folk from Proud Baggies, Football v Homophobia, Proud Lilywhites, Proud Forest, Rainbow Rams, RainbOs, Rainbow Blades, Rainbow Owls and Rainbow Spireites at a pub.

A PowerPoint slide that references Blues 4 All, Rainbow Owls and Villa Bellas being nominated for a Fans For Diversity Women's Game award.

It was amazing to attend @thefsa.bsky.social's #FansForDiversity meet-up on Friday!

Getting an Emirates Stadium tour, seeing @rainbowowls.bsky.social being nominated for a Women's Game award and hanging out with dear friends (especially my LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance besties) meant the world. 🙏

Photo of me with a QPR Rainbow Rangers member and sharing drinks from The Pangolin at a Rainbow Owls social.

It was lovely to be joined by @paulcasey1983.bsky.social before yesterday's #swfc game for a fab joint @rainbowowls.bsky.social social with @qprrainbowrangers.bsky.social! 🍻

Really looking forward to being joined by @proudskyblues.co.uk and Proud Yellows at The Pangolin over the next month, too. 🩵💛