Lee’s Story

Lee Johnson is co-chair of the Proud Lilywhites. Here is his story, in his own words.

I personally had my whole involvement in football flipped on its head by that chant at a match.

When I was a teenager, learning to accept my sexuality (gay), I was a regular visitor to the old White Hart Lane to watch Spurs.

Retire the Chant

Like all Spurs fans, we’re looking forward to a cup semi-final under the lights. However, unlike all other Spurs fans, we’re also approaching the game with an impending fear of dread at the prospect of hearing the homophobic ‘Chelsea Rent Boy’ chant.