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Chelsea's LGBTQ supporters group have hit out at Eni Aluko for 'sharing transphobic posts' after she retweeted a JK Rowling post about 'allowing mediocre males into women's sport'.
Harry Potter author Rowling has been a vocal critic of the transgender movement and has clashed with activists online over her staunch views. Rowling's views recently led to an outcry for her to be investigated under Scotland's new hate crime rules.
Rowling was referred to Scottish police for referring to a number of transgender women including campaigners, convicted prisoners and celebrities as 'men' in a range of tweets.
Scottish police later confirmed no action will be taken against the famed British writer after she challenged new hate legislation
On Tuesday, Rowling quoted a comment which read ‘I don’t think it is nice to call trans women “men”’.
Eni Aluko has been critcised for 'sharing transphobic posts' by Chelsea's LGBTQI+ supporters group
Aluko shared a post by Harry Potter author JK Rowling criticising 'allowing mediocre males into women's sport'
Chelsea Pride stated it was 'extremely disappointing to see a former player sharing transphobic posts'
Rowling responded: 'I don't think it's nice to lock rapists in with female prisoners, allow mediocre males to participate in women's and girls' sport, or for women to get death and rape threats for speaking up for their rights.
'When you've stopped all that happening, we can talk "nice."'
Rowling's post has since been shared by Aluko, the former England and Chelsea striker.
Chelsea Pride, the club's LGBTQI+ supporter group, stated it was 'extremely disappointing to see a former player sharing transphobic posts'.
The group highlighted Aluko's recent comments advocating for equality.
‘Advocating for equality necessitates rejecting all forms of discrimination, including transphobia,' a Chelsea Pride statement read.
‘Embracing equality means championing the rights and dignity of every individual without exception.
‘Equality is a universal principle that applies to all, unequivocally.
‘So being transphobic contradicts the principles of equality and inclusivity.’
Chelsea's LGBTQI+ supporters group criticised Aluko highlighting that their former player has been advocating for equality while sharing the post
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been vocal in her views on the transgender movement
Aluko this week shared her view that men's football in this country is not a safe space for women
Aluko, who made over 100 appearances for Chelsea
