About
We are the Cardiff Dragons, Wales’s first and only gay-friendly football team. The team was set up over three years ago by a group of guys who love playing football and wanted to create a team free from homophobia, a safe space where anyone can play, regardless of sexuality.
We currently play in the Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) league against teams from all over the country from as far afield as Nottingham, London, Edinburgh and Newcastle. We play in a league against GFSN teams from the South-West, and also compete in 5-a-side tournaments throughout the country. We are currently the SouthWest 5-a-side champions after our 1st team were triumphant in the annual Bristol 5-a-side tournament in February 2011.
The team is not just about playing, the social side of football is important to us. We are currently sponsored by WoW and after our matches we return there for food and drinks. We try to vary our social events, whether it’s out on the gay scene, watching a football match, bowling, or whatever people want to do. We’re well aware that not everyone wants to go out on the gay scene all the time. We also run regular fundraisers to subsidise our costs, plus 25% of everything we raise goes to the Terence Higgins Trust.
Manager Murray Harvey says; “I always wanted to play for a gay team as I had been playing for local teams and felt like I was lying to my team-mates. It is also important to me as it creates social opportunities different to the often narrow gay scene.”
Dragons’ Chairperson Dave Amos says; “It’s my belief and the belief of the club that we offer football for all with no discrimination of any sort. Our club is about offering a chance to play football in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Whether you want to be competitive, just play for fun or just come along for the social side and support the team we hope to offer these opportunities for you.”
So whether you’re serious about your football or you just fancy a kickaround, drop us an email or just come along to a training session. Click here to find out where and when we train.
The Dragons welcome players of all genders, sexualities and all abilities.
