Women’s football team ‘refuse to play’ after signing of transgender goalie

A WOMEN’S football team appears to have refused to play after their controversial signing of a trans goalie.

Sutton United were due to field Blair Hamilton, a 6ft biological male, against Ebbsfleet on Sunday.

But Sutton postponed within three hours of the 2pm kick-off saying they could not field a team but offered no further explanation.

However, it is understood the cancellation was related to disquiet about newly signed Hamilton.

The lofty keeper, who appeared for the University of Aberdeen’s men’s side and Saltdean United Women, has faced protests during spells at two other teams.

Ebbsfleet’s chief executive Damian Irvine said of the postponement: “Very disappointed to be advised this by Sutton United Women.

“A full hour later, they’ve advised their own fans so I’m so sorry for those planning on setting off. We do our best to promote and support the sport but this doesn’t help.”

Sutton were approached for comment yesterday.

In 2022, their trans manager Lucy Clark, 51, floated the possibility of a team fielding only trans players, saying: “How good is that?”

Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies condemned Hamilton’s signing as “irresponsible and dangerous”.

She said on X: “If you’re prepared to play in a football team fielding males, you’re prepared to go along with cheating and an increased risk of injury to opponents.”