Proud Sky Blues' group supports LGBTQ+ fans in football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Matthew Loveitt, a Coventry supporter, co-founded the Proud Sky Blues group in 2023 to provide a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ fans. Following his experience of being removed from his Sunday league team after coming out, Loveitt sought to create a community where everyone feels safe. The group has grown to over 100 members and will host pre-match events, with the next gathering scheduled at The Anecdote pub on August 29 before the Hull City game. Loveitt emphasizes the need for safe spaces in football and more education on the effects of discrimination.
- •Proud Sky Blues was founded to support LGBTQ+ football fans.
- •Matthew Loveitt was kicked off his Sunday league team after coming out.
- •The group hosts pre-match meetups, including one on August 29.
- •Membership has exceeded 100 as the club enters the Premier League.
- •Loveitt advocates for safe spaces and education in sports.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — 'The LGBT Sky Blues group changed my life'
"Proud Sky Blues was founded in 2023 to create a welcoming and safe space for LGBTQ+ supporters.
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