After shouting a homophobic slur at Chelsea fans, Steve was arrested and banned from UK football for three years. Through an education programme by Kick It Out, he reflected on the impact of his words and committed to making amends. He initially didn't grasp the term's derogatory context but is now focused on transforming his experience into a positive lesson, emphasizing the need for awareness and understanding surrounding discrimination.
I'm in my 20s and I didn't really understand that [term], I knew there was stuff around it, but I didn't really perceive why it was homophobic.
I accept that [what I did] was awful, and now it's about repaying that, turning that into something positive. I've had a long journey to understand.
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