"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. He wrote: 'Reality is Millwall fans booing players taking a knee doesn't surprise many!!! While former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford called for the EFL to intervene, saying they 'have to be strong. A 1977 BBC documentary about the widely feared Millwall Bushwackers, a gang of hooligans known for attacking opposing fans, showed how ingrained antisocial behavior was in the culture of the club, which it linked to the National Front, a far right-wing British political party. Laurence then shared a photo of German footballers giving the Nazi salute before their game against England in 1935. "We have a lot of really good people who want the best for every member of our society. 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", Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. "Yesterday I witnessed the disgraceful and mindless behaviour by a large section of the Millwall supporters in the stadium," Rooney wrote in a social media post. Millwall fans boo as players from both the home side and Derby took the knee prior to kick-off. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Went with a load of mates from Peckham, Lewisham, Hither green and Catford. 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. 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 . "It says to me that a minority of Millwall fans are spoiling it for a club that is going in the right direction with a tag they have had for years and years and they are trying to eradicate it.". As players from both teams bent down on one knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, boos and jeers rang around the stadium from the Millwall fans. Advertise with Brno Daily and reach English-speaking community in Brno. Having agreed with the referee's final decision, Steven Warnock has slammed Emerson for exaggerating the push from Ziyech when speaking on Sky Sports' Ref Watch: (7:30 . "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. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 08 January 2022. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. But Rowett and his squad said it was their duty to reinforce the positive messaging in the fight against racism. 'The players take the knee and the 2000 fans are booing. The chairman of anti-racism organisation Kick It Out applauded the players of Millwall and Derby for "defying the hate shown by some fans" at The Den. Kick It Out's Troy Townsend joins Super Sunday Matchday to reflect on conversations with Millwall last night after their supporters' reaction to players taking a knee Watch Super Sunday Matchday now on Sky Sports News pic.twitter.com/Cc2OouqmOU. Stewards and police were seen among the supporters during the scuffles in the Welsh capital, which occurred during the Lions' 3-1 defeat in the Championship fixture. 230K subscribers Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before the club's match against Derby. Ben Haslam. In a statement, it 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. There was widespread condemnation on Saturday of the behaviour of Millwall supporters who marked their return to the Den by booing as players took a knee before their Championship match against. Speaking after the game, Millwall managerGary Rowett said: '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. "What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. Supporters were allowed back into The Den for the first time since the Covid outbreak in March. A section of Millwall FC fans booed players who chose to take a knee. It dont believe in moral superiority [sic], he told the presenter. His club said it was "fully behind any and all of our players and staff who take a stand against any form of discrimination", adding: "We also condemn the behaviours of any supporters that actively voice opposition to those activities.". However, several players and pundits took to social media to condemn the fans and call for action to be taken. 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 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. Lions players have declined to take the knee . "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.". There were fears before the match that Millwall fans would boo the anti-racism message. What they have done is booed and condemned a peaceful gesture which was put in place to highlight, combat and stop any discriminatory behaviour. In footage on social media, fans at The Den, Millwall's home ground in southeast London, can be heard booing as players from both sides take a knee before kick-off. 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. Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, Onana pointed to his relationship with fans and his performances when . Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. 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. ', Players from both clubs took a knee before kick-off as part of the on going fight against racism, Inbetweeners actor Blake Harrison said: 'Sad and embarrassed to be a Millwall fan today.'. "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of. The professionalism of the players on both sides throughout the game was a credit to our profession after such an incident. he said on BBC Final Score. Published: 10:59 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 17:26 GMT, 6 December 2020. In footage on social media, fans at The Den, Millwall's home ground in southeast London, can be heard booing as players from both sides take a knee before kick-off. The clubsaid they were 'saddened' by events which took place duringMillwall's Championship game with Derby county on Saturday and felt 'disappointed' that the return of fans to their stadium was 'overshadowed'. As the players got down on one knee, with Derby's Colin Kazim-Richards raising his fist - a symbol of solidarity - boos echoed around the stadium. "It says to me that a minority of Millwall fans are spoiling it for a club that is going in the right direction with a tag they have had for years and years and they are trying to eradicate it. Footballers have been taking a knee at the start of matches since football resumed in June as part of global sporting protests against racial injustice, police brutality and systemic discrimination against black people. The pair were embroiled in another row earlier this week after Piers criticised Laurence for breaking lockdown rules by having friends over to his house for lunch. 'Having to say this is a pain,' Kazim-Richards said, '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) did too. Thats my view. '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. "We are taking the next appointment extremely seriously in terms of not just what's right for football but what's right for society," said former England Under-21 international Rosenior, who played for a host of clubs, including Fulham, Reading, Hull and Brighton. Further comments from yesterday's game. pic.twitter.com/7T25MmMDwI. 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. The Lions added they are committed to doing it to "be a force for good". 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. "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . Some Millwall supporters booed when players from both sides took a knee before the Sky Bet Championship match, which Derby won 1-0. . 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. Proud of the result. Fofana scored Chelsea's first goal in almost a month. He added: 'Taking the knee was very powerful but we feel that impact has now been diluted. "Having to say this is a pain," Kazim-Richards said. Fans of the club were returning to The Den for the first time since . ', 'I am sure it is something that does need looking at and addressing. 'I don't want to say much about it, but all I can say is everyone at Derby County Football Club, we obviously took the knee, and no one condones that behaviour.'. The first weekend of fans returning to Championship grounds was overshadowed by Millwall supporters booing as players were taking a knee. "On behalf of Derby County, I want it to be clear to everyone associated with the club that we represent all sectors of our community, regardless of colour, gender or sexuality.". As much as I find it distasteful, booing the gesture isn't in itself a racist act; you can't ban fans simply for booing. Even more disturbing it sounded like the majority of fans to me. They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they're racist. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", 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.". Millwall fans boo as players take the knee. FEUDING fans marred Norwich's 2-0 Championship win over Millwall as police and stewards swarmed in to intervene.A handful of missiles - including SEAT . Pic: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images. 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'. Say the word.. 'The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. It certainly didnt condemn it quite the contrary, in fact. ', Gary Lineker joined other former players who condemned Millwall fans' behaviour on Twitter, Former England striker Dion Dublin said: 'To me, they are racist. 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. Sport. Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. It is time and time and time again.". Millwall Football Club has said it is 'dismayed and saddened' by fans who booed as players took the knee at a game in support of the Black Lives Matter movem. 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! "How do these fans get allocated to the games?" I thought Mahlon Romeo's performance [for Millwall] was absolutely outstanding. Ben Davies. 'Taking the knee will not bring about change in the game - actions will.'. Proud of the staff. The FA released a statement appearing to condemn the incident shortly after the full-time whistle. Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. The death in Minneapolis of a black man, George Floyd, after a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes sparked protests around the world, with many demonstrators kneeling in streets and squares to protest against racism. 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. They don't agree with Black Lives Matter; that says they are racist to me. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby . The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Millwall released a statement on Sunday that read: "Millwall Football Club was dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby County at The Den. Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. Rams veteran Colin Kazim-Richards slammed Millwalls boobirds on social media afterward, while also praising his Derby teammates and staffers for standing up for whats right. Proud to be black.'. It was pleasing to get the win. They don't agree with Black Lives Matter; that says they are racist to me. The same season we beat the Nigels, Chelsea and Leicester before losing at Luton. 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. 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. "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. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on football players' shirts. We won one nil and Dean Neal scored. The role became vacant after previous incumbent. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. Millwall-supporting hooligans eventually became so notorious that they have been featured in several television shows and films in the U.K. and abroad, including 2005s Green Street Hooligans.. Read about our approach to external linking. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. 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.'. 'The players have come out and said they don't support the political aspect, but they do support the anti-discrimination aspect of it and of course we all do.'. 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. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on Premier League shirts. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A section of Millwall fans BOOED players for taking the knee ahead of their Championship clash against Derby County. "I don't want to say much about it, but all I can say is everyone at Derby County Football Club, we obviously took the knee, and no one condones that behaviour," Rooney said. The comments below have not been moderated. When both sets of players made the now customary anti-racism gesture, there were. I am sick to death of talking about this situation. It needs looking at and addressing. 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. "On behalf of Derby County Football Club, I want it to be clear to everyone associated with the club that we represent all sectors of our community regardless of colour, gender or sexuality. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. FIFA president Gianni Infantino was seen enjoying some Championship football on Saturday after heading to The Den to watch Millwall take on Norwich. "I'm pleased with how my team dealt with that," he added. Not all teams continue to take the knee before games, with Queens Park Rangers' director of football Les Ferdinand saying the impact of the stance had been 'diluted'. Former England striker and Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker wrote on Twitter: "Let's be fair, it only appears to be a small minority of Millwall fans that didn't boo the players taking the knee. This is a message about unifying our country.". '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. The 46-year-old, an unarmed black man, died after a white police officer held a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes. But the raging few were booed by a larger . Forward Callum Harriott, who scored the winner, later called the booing "ridiculous" and said it left him "absolutely disappointed". "It was something we had prepared for but I'd be lying if I didn't say there are players who perform for us and their performances were affected by those supporters. No one condones that behaviour. Millwall lost the match on Jason Knights 69th minute goal. 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. Some Millwall supporters booed the players taking the knee ahead of their Championship game against Derby County on Saturday. Do you stand in condemnation of every one of those men and their lives aswell? #61. Infantino visited London this weekend for the . "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain.". There has been great progress in that campaign and to hear that today is upsetting for a lot of people.. Townsend told Sky Sports: 'Well, I've got to be honest I was in conversation with the club last night and I feel for the good people at the club who I've worked with for the last year and a bit like Steve Kavanagh (chief executive), the chairman (John Berylson) and people on the board. '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. 'I don't want to say much about it, but all I can say is everyone at Derby County Football Club, we obviously took the knee, and no one condones that behaviour. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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Wayne Rooney criticised a number of Millwall fans for their "disgraceful and mindless behaviour" before kick-off on Saturday against Derby County, when members of the crowd booed their own players while taking the knee.. The scenes sparked shockwaves through the game, and have divided social media users. Millwall bossGary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. The Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0. 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. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. https://t.co/RbovgLjVF1, Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 6, 2020. Jacques Feeney/Getty Images. Plenty of BAME commentators have said that 'taking the knee' is no longer the correct way to move forward. Subscribe to leave a comment. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Chelsea fans were rubbing their eyes when they finally saw their side score on Saturday. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Professional clubs in England have taken a knee before kickoff in matches to support the Black Lives Matter movement, but the game at The Den was marred by supporters booing players. Share the love. The Rams then moved off the foot of the table with a goal from Jason Knight in the 69th minute. Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country. Lucas Moura. 'It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. ", 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. I have spoken on the matter throughout my footballing life. ', Stan Collymore Tweeted a video of the booing and simply wrote: 'Shock. 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. 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. A vocal section of Millwall fans have been branded an "absolute disgrace" for booing as players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. 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. Some spectators booed while players made the anti-racism . 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