At our most recent AGM, we said goodbye to some absolute stalwarts of Pride of Irons, and introduced some fresh blood. Those stepping down from the committee were George Webster (events), David Springer (social media), and co-chair Carol Hinvest. We are so so grateful for all the work Carol, David and George put in during … Continue reading Committee Refresh
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Pride of Irons welcomed at the London Stadium
West Ham welcomed Pride of Irons co-chair Jim, and Gay Gooners co-chair Joe White to the London stadium for the Arsenal game in December, as part of the rainbow laces campaign. Joe and Jim did a pitch side interview before the game. The stadium screen was lit up with the rainbow banner and our logo. … Continue reading Pride of Irons welcomed at the London Stadium
Pride of Irons Honour Women’s Team
Pride of Irons members provided a guard of honour for the Barclays FA Women’s Super League match with Manchester United as part of the rainbow laces fixture. They joined captains Gilly Flaherty and Katie Zelem in the centre-circle for a pre-match photo and also handed out rainbow laces to the attending supporters and talked about … Continue reading Pride of Irons Honour Women’s Team
Tom Allen is a Hammer
Comedian Tom Allen joined Mark McAdam at the London Stadium for the Sheffield United game for the rainbow laces weekend in October. Before the game he dropped by the podium to meet up with the Pride of Irons crew, and was delighted to receive and wear the official Pride of Irons scarf (available from our … Continue reading Tom Allen is a Hammer
Pride of Irons outfox Gay Gooners
Seven years ago, I never thought I would be playing football again after giving up the game for a number of reasons but mainly because I had fallen out of love with the sport. But that’s where I found myself on Friday night as I was part of the Pride of Irons team that took … Continue reading Pride of Irons outfox Gay Gooners