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Zander Murray admits support 'fills my heart' as Gala Fairydean star overwhelmed by response since coming out as gay

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Zander Murray admitted he has been overwhelmed by messages of support since he became the first senior Scottish football player to reveal that he is gay.

The Gala Fairydean Rovers striker made the announcement last week, saying he made the decision to help others who are struggling about opening up.

It comes after Blackpool midfielder Jake Daniels in May became the first active professional player in the UK since Justin Fashanu in 1990 to announce he is gay.

Murray, 30, who is in his fourth season with the Lowland League club, said the past few days have been a whirlwind and he feels "humbled" by the positive reaction from people.

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