James Laley

🌈⚔️ Founder & Chair of @rainbow_blades
⚽️ National Council member @wearethefsa
🏆 2025 Hero @fvhtweets

[The FSA @WeAreTheFSA]

Motion #2: Fully commit to sustaining and further integrating the existing FFD/FSA LGBTQ+ Hub as a core, ongoing stream of work within the Fans for Diversity campaign

Proposer: James Laley - @rainbow_blades
Seconder: Darren Yates - @RainbowSpireite

MOTION PASSES UNANIMOUSLY.

Read the full text on this and all motions: https://t.co/aVuVJhcDLC

[Sheffield United Community Foundation @CommunitySUFC]

Happy #pridemonth from all at Sheffield United Community Foundation❣️⚔️

[FootballvHomophobia @FvHtweets]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Whether you’re marking June in the spirit of protest, party or peace, all of us at Football v Homophobia wish you a happy Pride Month…

🏆⚽️🌎 Here’s to blue skies, queer joy and community that makes the game more beautiful

#LGBTQfootball #FvH2026 🩷⚫️

[Rainbow Blades @rainbow_blades]

Happy 40th birthday to our founder @james_laley 🎉

From the Rainbow Blades committee and all associated with our group over the last 6 years.

[Chris (he/him) @topherchris476]

It was wonderful to attend @james_laley's 40th birthday do with the Regional Alliance crew, including @GreensHasland @Wiggy1234 🎂

James has been such a generous, kind & loyal friend, so it was an honour to be invited. ❤️

Here's to a true legend and many happy returns, mate! 🎉

[Sheff United Way @SheffUnitedWay]

🏆 THIS IS WHAT MAKES YOU NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS: An insight into Rainbow Blades' work in the community! #sufc

[Rainbow Blades @rainbow_blades]

Rainbow Blades Hall of Fame 2026 inductee - Stephanie Bradley

Stephanie embodied everything that Rainbow Blades stands for and gave her unwavering support. She was a visible and vocal advocate.

Her memory will forever remain a part of Rainbow Blades.

[Rainbow Blades @rainbow_blades]

Your 2025/26 Rainbow Blades Men’s & Women’s Player of the Year 🏆

Callum O’Hare & Amy Andrews 👏

[Sheffield United @SheffieldUnited]

A night that represents everything this club stands for. �A night that represents everything this club stands for. �A night that represents everything this club stands for. �A night that represents everything this club stands for. �A night that represents everything this club stands for. �A night that represents everything this club stands for. 🏆

[James Laley @james_laley]

Always a fun evening at the Sheffield United Player of the Year awards 🔴⚪️

Tyrese Campbell. What a guy 😂

UTB ⚔️

[Sheff United Way @SheffUnitedWay]

🏳️‍🌈⚔️ The origins of Rainbow Blades - Sheffield United's LGBTQ+ supporter group! #sufc

[James Laley @james_laley]

6️⃣ years!

There are challenges, of course, but the positives and achievements stand above it all.

I have love for this group, for the people, for what Rainbow Blades stands for.

I’ll always be proud of Rainbow Blades, and that passion hasn’t faded for a second.

UTB ⚔️🌈

[Rainbow Blades @rainbow_blades]

We are 6! 🎉

Six incredible years of standing together, and creating a space where everyone can be their true selves.

To every member, supporter, and ally who’s been part of the journey. Thank you. This is your celebration too.

[Rainbow Blades @rainbow_blades]

We are 6! 🎉

Six incredible years of standing together, and creating a space where everyone can be their true selves.

To every member, supporter, and ally who’s been part of the journey. Thank you. This is your celebration too.

[James Laley @james_laley]

@IngoodNick17 @rainbow_blades This was fun and a great chat with you mate. Hope people enjoy it. Thank you for showcasing Rainbow Blades on Sheff Utd Way.

[James Laley @james_laley]

@trequartbeasta @IngoodNick17 @rainbow_blades ❤️

[Ingood Nick @IngoodNick17]

I absolutely adore @james_laley and really enjoyed our chat about the impact of @rainbow_blades in the Sheffield United community.

An award-winning organisation that have done top draw work over the last 6 years.

Make sure you don't miss it at 6:30pm.

[Sheff United Way @SheffUnitedWay]

🎙️ JAMES LALEY: Rainbow Blades 🔴⚪

📺 https://t.co/yEx1XYaFdh

Tonight we have a very important video going live on the channel. @IngoodNick17 speaks with @james_laley from @rainbow_blades about their journey, impact, and why inclusivity in football still matters.

We cover:
🌈 The story & growth of @rainbow_blades
⚽ What they do on matchdays & beyond
🎗️ Football vs Homophobia & the Rainbow Ball
🤝 Work with @SheffieldUnited & the community
🔴 How fans can be better allies

See you at 6:30pm 👋

#SUFC #RainbowBlades #InclusiveFootball #LGBTQ #FootballForAll #LGBT

[Rainbow Blades @rainbow_blades]

The international break gave us a chance to reflect 🤩

As we near 3️⃣ years of the alliance, it’s been amazing to see each region’s wins 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Time to spotlight the awards along the way, because every success makes us stronger together as an alliance 💪🏆

[Sheffield United Women @sufc_women]

Today's game against Portsmouth is supporting the Football v Homophobia campaign. ⚽️

At half time we will be hearing from James Laley who is the chair of the Rainbow Blades.

[Sheffield United Women @sufc_women]

This weekend our fixture against Portsmouth will be our football vs Homophobia match. 🏟️

This video shows one of the projects run by @rainbow_blades x @CommunitySUFC to provide a safe and inclusive environment for people to play the beautiful game. ⚽️