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Originally Posted by Chris
There are multiple issues with that approach. I think Davies & Yamauchi were objecting to it from an elite sports perspective. How would you create and fund something that is by its nature designed for mediocre individuals? And let’s not pretend they’re not mediocre; every single man who has ever put on womanface and stolen a woman’s medal or prize pot is no more than middling in their chosen sport as a man. None of them would be competing against women if they thought they could win in a men’s tournament (which as men they are welcome to try to do)..
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If someone wanted to create and fund a tournament for trans-identifying footballers, then I guess they should feel free to do that. I don't think that's the problem, though.
When we're talking about the trans people who were previously on women's teams, then this isn't an elite league but amateur level. Even as you get more professional, there isn't any money in women's football until you get to the WSL. Even then, it's poorly paid until you get to the level of an Arsenal or Chelsea.
If we were getting trans footballers in the WSL or the Women's Championship, then I could understand this is a problem. The Supreme Court decision means this won't happen.
So if it's just a friendly kick-about, then who cares if trans people make their mini-competitions and games? The only problem I can see is if trying to limit it to trans people is itself breaking the Equality Act.