Millwall's fans grabbed the headlines before kick off as they continued to boo the Bluebirds players who took the knee along with their manager and the referee. ", Cousin of Black Lives Matter founder died after being repeatedly tasered by police - as bodycam footage released, Boris Johnson had 'problem' responding to race report due to his 'bad track record', peer claims, Hate crimes recorded in England and Wales reach record high. Millwall's own black players were called every racist name under the sun despite wearing our shirt with pride. Gary Rowett has been slammed for his comments after Millwall's defeat against Fulham on Tuesday night as he failed to condemn fans for booing the taking of a knee.. Anti-racism campaign Kick It Out said: 'We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee today at Millwall. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. "There is much work to be done and at Millwall everyone is committed to doing all that is possible, both individually and collectively, to be a force for good and to ensure that the club remains at the forefront of football's anti-discrimination efforts.". FIFA president Gianni Infantino was seen enjoying some Championship football on Saturday after heading to The Den to watch Millwall take on Norwich. Further comments from yesterday's game. pic.twitter.com/7T25MmMDwI. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened" after some of their fans booed players taking a knee at the start of Saturday's game against Derby. Ahead of the clash manager Gary Rowett and the players released a statement that read: "We are fully supportive of the efforts in ridding the sport, and society, of all forms of discrimination. He told Sky Sports: "I'm disappointed that we are talking about that when we should be talking about the fact we are all back and we want to enjoy the football match again. On Twitter, Gary Lineker, said: 'Let's be fair, it only appears to be a small minority of Millwall fans that didn't boo the players taking the knee.'. Millwall 's Mahlon Romeo has issued a strong and emotional statement after the club's fans booed both sets of players when they 'took the knee' prior to today's game. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. Moyes added that he 'understands' fans chanting that he should be sacked . said afterwards it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. No commitment. 04 March 2023 06:31. Chelsea fans were split come full-time as Graham Potter continues to divide opinions after a tough time at the Blues following a splurge in the January transfer window. The FA says it "strongly condemns" fans who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. The day marked the first time that fans were able to attend a game in person since lockdown began in March. Ex-Man City defender Micah Richards added on the BBC: "It is just disheartening. The EFL decided to allow individual players and teams in the Football League to make their own decision on whether to continue taking the knee while the gesture still takes place in the Premier League. Their racist demonstration against the Black Lives Matter movement was a frustrating event that overshadowed the return of fans to English football grounds. Millwall have released a statement saying they are "dismayed and saddened" after some fans booed players for taking the knee ahead of Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Derby County. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. The FA released a statement appearing to condemn the incident shortly after the full-time whistle. According to the Atheltic, the Derby players held a meeting at half time and where they decided to use their anger at the boos as motivation to win the game. Some players, pundits and fans have condemned the fans' actions while others say the gesture is no longer appropriate. Millwall fans booed as players took the knee ahead of their game against Derby Supporters returned to The Den for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak The club issued a statement. Do not sell or share my personal information. A gate was also broken during the brawl, with no police present to break . 'The gesture of 'taking the knee' before matches provides an opportunity for us to do exactly that and continues to allow all those playing to publicly showcase their support - on behalf of the whole squad - for the fight against discrimination. "The players are continuing to use the biggest platform they have to support the drive for change, not just in football but in society generally. But that apparently didnt sit well with fans of London club Millwall, who used their first trip back the clubs stadium, the Den, to let both Derbys players and their own that they didnt appreciate the demonstration: Millwall fans boo as players take the knee.Loud booing could be heard when players from both teams took the knee in support of #BlackLivesMatter movement before kick off, with at least one supporter heard shouting "get up! When both sets of players made the now customary anti-racism gesture, there were. We won one nil and Dean Neal scored. Millwall fans group says booing players taking a knee was not racist A statement from the Millwall Supporters' Club on Sunday, however, said the boos were aimed at the 'Black Lives Matter'. Lucas Moura. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight.". 'In the same way 'Clap For Carers' was very emotional for us all, it got to a stage where it had run its natural course and the decision was rightly made to stop it. Its happened before Appeasement is the incorrect choice, the actor captioned the photo. ', Millwall boss Gary Rowett (left) said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney (right) said it was 'surprising', In response, the FA said in a statement: 'The FA supports all players and staff that wish to take a stand against discrimination in a respectful manner, which includes taking of the knee, and strongly condemns the behaviours of any spectators that actively voice their opposition to such activities.'. Thats my view. As recently as last year, an Everton fan was slashed across the face with a knife as Millwall fans clashed with Everton supporters before an FA Cup loss at the Den. "Having to say this is a pain," Kazim-Richards said. Even the UK government is tentatively supporting the Millwall fans so clearly the . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", He tweeted: "Having to say this is a pain but I'll say it every single damn time - this is why I stand and stand proud and I have to say every single person involved with (Derby County) did too - made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today. It is an enormous shame that the Millwall fans who booed their players for 'taking a knee' in support of Black Lives Matter last week were not better acquainted with one of the British BLM. The position was taken by National Football League (NFL) player Colin Kaepernick during the playing of the U.S. national anthem to call attention to racial injustice, and has been adopted by many sports players since. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup. Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards, who is Black, described the booing as an "absolute disgrace" in a tweet after the match, where he expressed pride in taking a stand against racism. He added: 'Taking the knee was very powerful but we feel that impact has now been diluted. Get a grip Laurence youre losing the plot.. About 2,000 fans attended the game at The Den but it was overshadowed as loud booing could be heard when players from both teams took the knee before kick off, with at least one supporter heard shouting "get up!". And before I get the "oh BLM is Marxist" that's why they changed it to "no room for racism" so now you are basically booing for minorities and specifically black players taking a stand for their rights as humans. "The club has worked tirelessly in recent months to prepare for the return of supporters," they said. 'We wish to make clear that taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology. Sanjay Bhandari said: "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee today at Millwall. "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain.". Unlike the majority of clubs in the EFL, Millwall players have decided to stop taking the knee prior to their matches. Chelsea fans booed their team off the pitch at Stamford Bridge as they entered the half-time break level at 0-0 against Leeds United. If you boo you are racist simple. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby . Even more disturbing it sounded like the majority of fans to me. Dion Dublin, who played on loan at Millwall, said on BBC's Final Score: "They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they are racist. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight. "It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. This year, teams and officials have continued to kneel as part of the English soccers No Room For Racism campaign. The Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0. However, the Premier League and EFL made the decision toreplace the BLM slogan on shirts after growing concerns the movement has beenhijacked by extremists. Millwall fans boo their own players for kneeling Ever since English teams returned to the field last summer after an unplanned, months-long break caused by the coronavirus pandemic, players,. Everyone at Derby has backed taking the knee and will continue to do so. Trevor Sinclair, who was sacked by the BBC for racially abusing a police officer while being arrested for drink driving in 2018, slammed the Millwall fans. The FA says it "strongly condemns" fans who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. Published: 10:59 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 17:26 GMT, 6 December 2020. The FA has designated different amounts of capacity slots to different city's, differentiated by tiers. Chelsea fans were rubbing their eyes when they finally saw their side score on Saturday. ", A Football Association spokesperson said: "The FA supports all players and staff that wish to take a stand against discrimination in a respectful manner, which includes taking of the knee, and strongly condemns the behaviours of any spectators that actively voice their opposition to such activities.". The English Football League said: "The EFL continues to support any individual player, players and clubs who choose to 'take the knee' in support of tackling inequality in society. By. "I was proud of my players and staff for not letting the fans deter them from continuing to present a positive and important message that taking the knee immediately before a game sends. Interim Rams boss Rooney said: Its a sad thing to happen, a shame. "We are disappointed that a small group of supporters have today chosen to voice their opposition to such activities directly aimed at raising awareness of the fight against racism.". There had been calls on the club to abandon the practice, as a handful of other Championship sides have done in recent months. And while none responded en masse the way Millwall supporters did to the players silent protest, it wasnt a totally isolated incident; a few scattered boos could be heard from fans of West Ham Millwalls historic rival before the Hammers Premier League clash with Manchester United. Former England captain Rooney, whose side won Saturday's game 1-0, said afterwards it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. Fans booing at full-time and some left after third goal? The world order is changing in his favour, The sinister rise of drag shows for children, Prince Harry and Gabor Mat are a match made in heaven, The problem with the BBCs Manchester bombing coverage. The Blades were soundly beaten 3-1 in midweek but will be hoping to bounce back at The Den tomorrow. The EFL decided to allow individual players and teams in the Football League to make their own decision on whether to continue taking the knee while the gesture still takes place in the Premier League. Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. Despite seeing his first victory as interim manager of Derby, the 35-year-old expressed his disdain with the section of Lions supporters in an interview with TalkSPORT after . he said on BBC Final Score. The scenes sparked shockwaves through the game, and have divided social media users. Coronavirus regulations in England mean that only 2,000 local fans are allowed to attend games with no away fans permitted to travel. "Wayne was outstanding on the day in supporting players who were clearly affected by something they couldn't believe was happening in front of their eyes. There are no excuses. Piers explained that nobody is forced to take the knee in a democracy and that it would be nice if those who did choose to protest against racial injustice werent booed by racist morons. Say the word.. ', He added that it 'made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today!!!'. I am sick to death of talking about this situation. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened" after some of their fans booed players taking a knee at the start of Saturday's game against Derby. 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country. Ten Hag must learn from Mourinho to ensure Man United's Carabao Cup win is just the start, Raul and Valverde are keeping Madrid prodigy Alvaro's feet on the ground, Man United must make every penny count to beat FFP and continue recovery. "The impact of such incidents is felt not just by the players and management, but by those who work throughout the club and in its Academy and Community Trust, where so many staff and volunteers continue passionate endeavours to enhance Millwall's reputation day after day, year after year. The gesture has been carried out by players and staff across the country originally in support of Black Lives Matter, before the Premier League distanced itself from the movement. The Millwall miscreants that call themselves fans made headlines over the weekend for booing the players who kneeled before kickoff ahead of the club's match against Derby County. Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards described the incident as "an absolute disgrace". That is racism. It is the 1938 England football association position you are mocking Piers. I thought Mahlon Romeo's performance [for Millwall] was absolutely outstanding. 'I don't even like talking about the matter. 'Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.'. Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari said he was "saddened" by the booing and praised the teams for "defying the hate" shown by some members of the crowd. I am sick to death of talking about this situation. Derby's interim boss Wayne Rooney said the booing was 'very surprising', Before the game, Millwall's players signalled their intent to continue taking the knee until the New Year. Rod Liddle. The Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have also condemned the booing. On Sunday, he released a longer statement about the incident and said Derby had been warned before the match about the potential response of some home fans. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today. 'The fight for racial equality continues and we will continue to work closely with clubs across the country to tackle discrimination in all its forms. 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It is an enormous shame that the Millwall fans who booed their players for 'taking a knee' in support of Black Lives Matter last week were not better acquainted with one of the British BLM leaders, Sasha Johnson they might have taken a knee themselves out of admiration. "What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out," he added. The club has a long and checkered past when it comes to violence, one that dates back more than a century. Millwall footballer Mahlon Romeo said his team's fans 'have personally disrespected not just me but the football club'. 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Millwall fans have booed their own players for taking the knee at 'The Den' today. 'There is much work to be done and at Millwall everyone is committed to doing all that is possible, both individually and collectively, to be a force for good and to ensure that the club remains at the forefront of football's anti-discrimination efforts. ', 'I am sure it is something that does need looking at and addressing. "It must've been really, really difficult proudly wearing a Millwall shirt to hear supporters boo something that you believe in, which is not a political message, let's make this absolutely clear. Millwall FC players take a knee. He wrote: 'Reality is Millwall fans booing players taking a knee doesn't surprise many!!! Players have been taking a knee since July and Gary Rowett and his squad confirmed they would continue the gesture in a statement earlier this week. Im not sure the county agrees., The TV presenter hit back and explained the origins of the protest, writing: Utter nonsense. 'What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. Read about our approach to external linking. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Millwall fans booed after players took the knee ahead of their Championship clash with Derby, Supporters were allowed back into The Den for the first time since the Covid outbreak in March, Millwall booing BLM https://t.co/NJ0v2UU7At, In response, the FA said in a statement: 'The FA supports all players and staff that wish to take a stand against discrimination in a respectful manner, which includes taking of the knee, and strongly condemns the behaviours of any spectators that actively voice their opposition to such activities.'. Derbys black striker Kazim-Richards branded the jeering an absolute disgrace. After Saturday's match, Lions boss Gary Rowett told Sky Sports: "I'm disappointed that we are talking about that when we should be talking about the fact we are all back and we want to enjoy the football match again. Former Coventry and Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin, who had a loan spell at Millwall in 2002, added: "They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they are racist. Millwall's match with Derby on Saturday was the first time their supporters were able to watch from the stands since the coronavirus pandemic halted games in March. 'The club has worked tirelessly in recent months to prepare for the return of supporters and what should have been a positive and exciting occasion was completely overshadowed, much to the immense disappointment and upset of those who have contributed to those efforts. They said staff and volunteers have worked hard to enhance the club's reputation but admits there is still "much work to be done". However, the decision was made toreplace it with 'No Room for Racism' after growing concerns the BLM movement has beenhijacked by extremists. Troy Townsend, of Kick It Out, an organisation that campaigns for equality in football, shared his opinion on the events that took place on Saturday, saying he knows there are 'good people at the club' but questioned why they didn't respond earlier.
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