Arsenal fan and comedian Alex Brooker says football clubs are doing more for disabled fans
Tuesday 25 September 2018 16:05, UK
Comedian and presenter Alex Brooker says it is good football clubs are doing more for disabled fans because everyone should have the opportunity to watch their team.
Arsenal fan Brooker, who was born with hand and arm deformities, and had his leg amputated as a baby, spoke on Sky Sports News to highlight National Inclusion Week - which is aimed at making inclusion an everyday reality.
Brooker has previously played for Arsenal's amputee team, and believes football is inclusive in general with clubs doing more for disabled fans with their facilities.
"Certainly at Arsenal they've got great facilities, changing facilities for adults who need those and sensory rooms," said Brooker.
"In terms of the fans as well, I've personally never had any problems, I just think disabled or non-disabled, if you're an Arsenal fan you're just moaning at Xhaka and Mustafi - it's very inclusive if anything!"
He added: "For Arsenal certainly, from Highbury when they moved to the Emirates, the facilities are a lot greater, as clubs build bigger stadiums there is more being done.
"Even at Sunderland, they have a sensory room as well so more clubs are trying to do more things, and that's how it should be really.
"Whether you have disabilities or not, football fans are football fans and we should all have the same opportunities to watch our teams."
Brooker also features in Sky Arts' new Comedy Shorts, which coinciding with National Inclusion Week, will tell a range of diverse stories. It starts on October 10.
National Inclusion Week runs from September 24-30.
Don't miss para-badminton star Dan Bethell on the latest series of My Icon from 6pm on Tuesday - All My Icon episodes are also available on Demand.
