Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson can now be their authentic selves, says Ryan Atkin

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Ryan Atkin, who became the first man refereeing in England's professional leagues to come out as gay, says Scottish officials Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson will feel 'relief' after coming out.

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