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Gas Girls’ special edition away shirt tackles sexism in football
Bristol Rovers Community Trust and Bristol Rovers Women’s FC have unveiled a special edition away shirt with an important message.
The team has donated the front of shirt sponsorship to the HerGameToo campaign.
Founded by 12 passionate female football fans across the UK, the campaign aims to establish an ethos in football where women are welcomed and respected equally.
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They set out to tackle sexism in football and to continue to fight against online abuse targeted at female football supporters.
After the success of the Bristol Pride away shirt from last season – which is now hanging in the National Football Museum – the team hope that this campaign will reach a wider audience and raise further awareness of the serious issues faced by female supporters and players.
Bristol Rovers Community Trust CEO Adam Tutton said: “We are thrilled to have been able to offer the HerGameToo campaign the front of shirt sponsorship on our new kit.
“After witnessing the regular online abuse targeted at female football fans across the country, I felt it is vital that as the club’s official charity we aim to foster an ethos in football, in which women are welcomed and respected equally.”
Players Alva Lang and Layah Douglas wearing the new special edition away shirt
Caz May, co-founder of HerGameToo and a passionate Rovers supporter, said: “Bristol Rovers Community Trust are continuously doing our football club proud with their efforts within the community and for the development of Bristol Rovers Women’s FC.
“The support means a lot to all of us and we are extremely lucky to have the backing from the community trust. We are thankful to the Gas Girls, the trust and anyone else who helps us in spreading the message of HerGameToo as we look forward to building a better future for females in the game.”
Bristol Rovers Women’s co-founder and club secretary Matthew Davies added: “With the continued growth and exposure of Women’s Football across the world, it is more important than ever to ensure that women and girls continue to be inspired to play the beautiful game.”
This new away shirt will be available via www.macronstoregloucester.com/club-shop/a-b/bristol-rovers-womens-fc/
All proceeds from these shirts sales will be re-invested back into the free football provisions for girls paving their way within the community.
Lyn Lumber and Cath Curtis are both members of the Community Trust Extra Time group
Main photo of Amy-Sue Worlock, Scarlett Worlock & Jamie-Leigh Worlock. All photos courtesy of Bristol Rovers Women & Community Trust
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