Better connections through Football

Proud Baggies, West Bromwich Albion’s official Supporter Group for LGBTQ+ fans, has launched a campaign to reach out to the over-50s in the LGBTQ+ community - in particular those who, for whatever reason, may have lost touch with their community.

In association with Ageing Better Birmingham and with support from Birmingham LGBT’s Ageing with Pride programme, The ‘1968 Club’ offers free tickets, travel and refreshments at all West Bromwich Albion home games throughout the season for these LGBT+ people.

Piero Zizzi, Proud Baggies founder, said: “We have a unique opportunity to support older LGBTQ+ people who otherwise would not engage with other LGBTQ+ people, by offering a safe environment to attend football matches accompanied by members of our group.”

The 1968 Club is open to anyone over 50 who identifies as LGBTQ+. You don't need to be a West Brom fan or even a football fan!