Supporters from the Coventry City LGBT Fans group have slammed Noel Whelan following his tweet.
Tweeting about a trip to Brighton, the former City striker tweeted: “Ok I’m taking a***hole insurance out for one night, this feels all wrong, sleeping back against the wall one eye open.”
The Coventry City FC LGBT Fans group tonight tweeted in response: "Shocked to see the idiotic comments made by former player Noel Whelan in the CET. Shows what an ignorant person he really is.
"Today sadly shows that there is still a long way to go before football becomes a fully inclusive game that can be enjoyed by all."