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Tragic gay<\/a> footballer Justin Fashanu celebrated in pop video<\/a> by indie band<\/b>
\nJustin Fashanu was Britain’s first million pound black player and was the first professional footballer to come out as gay<\/a>. His highs and lows form the inspiration for this new single from Elephants And Castles, a three-piece indie band from London.<\/p>\n

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