"I can see from direct messages that it is having an impact, not just on the current players, it's having an impact on the fans, other sports and that's what I want to do. I think that would just settle things down and as you said this would not be news.
"So there could potentially be and what an unbelievable step that would be for not just our community, but the world. "The English Premier League I can't really vouch for, I think potentially a couple months ago there was something in the news about someone who wanted to do it.
Image: Gala Fairydean Rovers play in the Lowland League, one step below League Two I'm new to social media, so my DM's are always open if anyone wants to chat." Do you think there are PL players that want to come out? "My advice would be drip feed it, take your time, don't open up to everyone. It's difficult for me to say because I have taken the leap, I do understand where people have come from and I know how scary and terrifying it is. "Football in Britain is doing a hell of a lot to support us, you see the pride flag everywhere, promotions around the stadium, armbands, players vocally telling you that they would openly with wide arms welcome anyone from our community. Then all you need to do is just be comfortable and open in a dressing room to tell them what you're up to, what you're doing, what's your life if you have any strong connections. "It will probably take a couple more with a larger audience that play in the higher leagues to come out and then eventually, just like in women's football which is exemplary, it won't be news. I can vouch for that 100 per cent." Do we need someone in the PL to do it for someone coming out to stop being news? That's important and that is a message I want to put across to current players, to younger generations that at football clubs in this day and age will enhance the connections that you've already got. "I was nervous, but I can't thank enough with how supportive they have been and really just treating me normal. "It was a bit different, there was a lot of media and Scottish Cup and I was one goal away from 100 goals, so there was a lot going on in my head. Image: Zander Murray is a striker for Lowland League side Gala Fairydean Rovers
I'm just hoping that my being open and telling my story can, not necessarily tell team-mates and come out in public, but just accept yourself and fully accept yourself to then maybe begin the journey like I did - drip feed it to friends and family and then if it makes you feel good, amazing." "Everyone in that dressing room is treating me the exact same and all the banter in and around the league - I've played in it for so long - it's the exact same so far.
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Now I can be my full self and nothing's changed. I was terrified that my team-mates, colleagues, opponents, people on social media would not take it well. I didn't directly message them, but indirectly I gathered that inspiration from them." What was holding you back from coming out to football? Prior to it I did my research, I kept up with it with Jake Daniels and obviously seen in the press and the news about the people that we have mentioned. Image: Murray, 30, had spells with Airdrie and Motherwell during his younger playing days
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