I felt nerves going back after the podcast.. it's like coming out all over again

Kev's relief at pals' reaction

- BY SANDRA MALLON Showbiz Editor

GAY football star Kevin Penrose has opened up about his nerves returning to the sport after launching his podcast.

The Tyrone player admitted he felt like he had to “come out” all over again when he did his GAA Social podcast earlier this year.

Kevin had told his family, friends and team-mates in 2022.

He said of going back to playing: “I remember the first match back... I thought, OK, the majority of these lads have most likely listened to this podcast in the past couple of weeks and I know they know.

“So I felt nervous walking across the pitch and in the changing rooms, you get that bit of paranoia.

“But everything was grand. You meet different lads at the changing room doors, they'd shake your hand and say well done.

“It brings you back, you just don't know what to expect.”

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