Following recent media reports regarding our women’s team and a recent player addition, the Board would like to take this opportunity to express our full support of Lucy Clark in her decision to recruit based on ability, character and commitment to the team —criteria that apply to all players and the values of Sutton United Football Club.
We understand the sensitivity surrounding the issue of trans women in sports, and the club have followed all Football Association (FA) protocols and have confirmed that the player’s involvement is fully compliant with all legal and regulatory guidelines.
We will continue to work with the FA and other relevant bodies to ensure that we remain in full compliance with all relevant regulations, and we will continue to support any player who represents our club with pride and integrity.
Sutton United Football Club is committed to promoting a culture of inclusivity, respect, and fair play. We reject any form of discrimination, including that based on gender identity. The well-being and safety of all our players is of paramount importance to us and it was through an abundance of caution on this subject that the decision was made to postpone the match on Sunday. We will not tolerate any behaviour that undermines our values or puts anyone’s health or safety in jeopardy.
Our primary focus remains on handling this situation with the utmost sensitivity and respect for the individuals involved, the club and the broader community, and we have set out our position in an update on the Club’s website: https://www.suttonunited.net/about/safeguarding/
Sutton United Board of Directors
