What happens when you start losing your sight… but refuse to lose your life? In this episode, we sit down with Linzie — a passionate Birmingham City fan and accessibility advocate — to talk about her journey with visual impairment, losing independence, and fighting to be heard. From giving up her driving licence to navigating stadiums, daily life and public perception, Linzie shares the real, raw side of sight loss that people don’t often see. We also dive into: * Living with keratoconus and vision decline * Losing independence and adapting day-to-day * Why football still means everything — even without sight * The importance of atmosphere, community and connection * Challenging misconceptions around blindness * Fighting for better accessibility in football and beyond This is a powerful, honest conversation about resilience, identity and making sure everyone has a place in the game. 🎙️ From the Made in Brum Podcast Filmed at St Andrew’s 👉 Subscribe for more real stories from Birmingham and beyond
