A Barnsley FC footballer has been urged to come to terms with his sexuality this morning, after it emerged that he ordered a half at an end of season club event. The Bugle understands the player, who hasn’t been named to protect his privacy, has also been spotted reading a book and applying deodorant. The encouragement for him to come out comes in the wake of 17 year old Blackpool player, Jake Daniels becoming the first openly gay English professional footballer for over 30 years, this week.

A club insider told The Bugle, “We want to do everything we can to support the lad, but the current situation isn’t right for him or the club. The sooner he comes out, the sooner we can get him out on loan to Brighton or Harrogate or somewhere like that.”

We tried to speak to the player last night, but his agent told us that he is unaware of the speculation and is currently away on holiday with his wife and two kids in Filey.