http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/21/gay-football-fan-groups-equal-rights

Abuse remains but there are signs it is being taken more seriously. German club Bayern Munich faces disciplinary action after fans unfurled a homophobic banner during a clash with Arsenal in March. And former Blackburn Rovers player Colin Kazim-Richards last week became the first footballer to be convicted of making a homophobic gesture during a match at Brighton and Hove Albion FC after receiving abuse from fans of his former club. The club has been a prime target for homophobic abuse – a recent report said its fans were abused at 72% of games last season. Lynch says the FA had taken steps to tackle the issue, including writing to visiting clubs before matches.

""New groups are forming all the time," said Leviathen Hendricks, the fan group co-ordinator at the Gay Football Supporters Network. "

This is my boyfriend - he's a Leviathen

It's an interesting point that this happened at Brighton (my hometown), the gay capital of England. Is there a suggestion that a more overt gay presence also encourages the homophobes?