Football Update: GFC Brighton & Hove

GFC Brighton & Hove took part in the annual Leicester Wildecats 6 aside tournament at the end of August. Even though the team did not progress past the group stage everyone had a great time with senior players reflecting on how LGBT football has grown over the last 10 years since they first played i

Football Update: GFC Brighton & Hove

GFC Brighton & Hove took part in the annual Leicester Wildecats 6 aside tournament at the end of August.

GFC Brighton & Hove

Even though the team did not progress past the group stage everyone had a great time with senior players reflecting on how LGBT football has grown over the last 10 years since they first played in this tournament in 2014.

Currently based in Brighton, GFC Brighton & Hove takes part in tournaments and organises some friendly games during the season. They are not playing in the national GFSN league at the moment.

Every Wednesday between 6-7pm they join up with Brighton Lesbian and Gay Sports Society (BLAGSS), who run a regular football session for people of all abilities to get together and enjoy kicking a ball about.

For more information view: Facebook BLAGSS Football.

Players and fans will be meeting in the Camelford Arms in Camelford Street on Friday, October 3 at 8pm for a drink and social get together. Anyone wanting to know more about the team’s activities is invited along to meet and chat with the players.

GFC Brighton & Hove will be taking part in the annual 11 a side tournament organised by London Titans at Clapham Common on Saturday October 11.

If you are interested in playing get in touch via the BLAGSS football Facebook page.

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