James Adcock has sought to reassure any other gay referees that coming out will not negatively affect their career.

Adcock has taken charge of more than 500 games and has felt fully supported by his colleagues since first being open about his sexuality 10 years ago.

He told the BBC’s LGBT Sport Podcast: “A lot of referees will think they can’t come out because it’s going to affect their progression within the sport.

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