Chelsea’s LGBTQ supporters group criticized Eni Aluko for “sharing transphobic posts” after she retweeted a JK Rowling post about “allowing mediocre men into women’s sport”.
Harry Potter author Rowling has been an outspoken critic of the transgender movement and has clashed with online activists over her strong views. Rowling’s views recently sparked protests for her to be investigated under Scotland’s new hate crime rules.
Rowling was referred to police Scotland for referring to several transgender women, including activists, convicted prisoners and celebrities, as “men” in a series of tweets.
Police Scotland later confirmed that no action will be taken against the famous British writer after she defied new hate legislation.
On Tuesday, Rowling quoted a comment saying, “I don’t think it’s nice to call trans women ‘men.'”
Eni Aluko has been criticized for ‘sharing transphobic posts’ by Chelsea’s LGBTQI+ supporters group
Aluko shared a post by Harry Potter author JK Rowling criticizing “allowing mediocre men into women’s sport.”
Chelsea Pride stated that it was “extremely disappointing to see a former player share transphobic posts.”
Rowling responded: “I don’t think it’s nice to lock up rapists with female prisoners, to allow mediocre men to participate in women’s and girls’ sports, or for women to receive threats of death and rape for standing up for their rights.”
“When you’ve stopped going through all that, we can talk ‘good.’
Rowling’s position has since been shared by Aluko, the former England and Chelsea striker.
Chelsea Pride, the club’s LGBTQI+ supporters group, said it was “extremely disappointing to see a former player sharing transphobic posts”.
The group highlighted Aluko’s recent comments advocating for equality.
“Advocating for equality requires rejecting all forms of discrimination, including transphobia,” a statement from Chelsea Pride read.
‘Embracing equality means defending the rights and dignity of each individual without exception.
‘Equality is a universal principle that applies to everyone, unequivocally.
“So being transphobic contradicts the principles of equality and inclusion.”
Chelsea’s LGBTQI+ supporters group criticized Aluko and highlighted that their former player has been advocating for equality while sharing the post.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has expressed her opinion on the transgender movement.
Aluko this week shared her opinion that men’s football in this country is not a safe space for women.
Aluko, who made more than 100 appearances for Chelsea in two spells at the club, has been frank about “everyday casual racism, sexism and misogyny in sport.
The former England international, who made 102 caps during her playing career, sensationally claimed this week that the Football in this country “is not a safe place for women.”
He insisted that there are security concerns both physically, in the stadiums, and on social networks.
Aluko has suffered a torrent of abuse on social media, most notably from Joey Barton. The former Manchester City midfielder has launched a series of sexist rants against a number of former players, pundits and commentators who have played a role in the coverage and analysis of men’s football in recent months.
“I say it all the time,” Aluko began. The Sports Agents Podcast. ‘Men’s football in this country is still not a safe place for women.
‘Whether you’re the wife of an average football fan who loves football or it’s me who works in professional broadcasting, it’s not a safe space. It is not a safe space to physically go to a stadium and it is not a safe space online.
“So when we look at the next generation of young girls who are alive in football thanks to the Lionesses and who probably want to get into football, whether it’s playing or working behind the scenes.
‘What would make them want to do that when there is casual racism, sexism and misogyny towards women at the top every day?
The former Premier League footballer (above) called Aluko and commentator Lucy Ward “the Fred and Rose West of football commentary” after an FA Cup match on ITV.
Broadcasters Lucy Ward (left) and Alex Scott (right) have also been attacked by Barton on social media.
“I just refuse to sit back and say, ‘Oh, it’s part of the job,’ I can’t do that anymore.” For me, I’m talking to the government, how are we going to create laws so that this is not so easy?
In February, Aluko attacked social media company
Among his shocking reprimands was calling her and Lucy Ward ‘the Fred and Rose West of football commentary’ in a reference to the two infamous serial killers, while Alex Scott and England goalkeeper Mary Earps have also been targets of his publications.
He also bizarrely alleged that Aluko and his family used “dodgy money” to pay for a lavish lifestyle.
After receiving support from ITV, with whom she regularly works as an expert, Aluko revealed she had taken legal action against Barton, while claiming she left the UK because she was “really scared” for her safety following her comments.
Aluko received support from ITV following Barton’s attack on her and Ward in January.
“It’s scary how easy it is on social media to attack women,” she added. ‘Misogyny isn’t even a hate crime at the moment, but there is so much of it online.
‘Unfortunately football is kind of the access point to a lot of these things. I think it’s the last bastion of what people consider a men-only space.
‘It has long been a space where men have been able to express themselves freely without the gaze of women and all that.
“The reality is that football has always been for everyone and now women are becoming much more a part of it, but I feel the reaction is getting worse.”