Scottish referees Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson come out as gay in heartfelt statements
Scottish referees Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson have come out as gay in an effort to create more LGBTQ+ visibility. Over the last few years, the football world has seen a slight influx of openly gay players and officials.
From Adelaide United player Josh Cavallo to Blackpool FC forward Jake Daniels, prominent players in the sport have taken that brave step in living their life openly and authentically.
On 2 June, the two Category One referees joined the aforementioned players by coming out in two separate heartfelt statements.
In a video posted on the Scottish Football Association Twitter page, Napier expressed hope that his coming out will inspire others and help break stigmas. “It’s something that I never thought I would be sitting here doing.
