Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement. That match reportedly also featured racist chanting by the home crowd. Players and officials have been taking a knee since June to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Speaking to Sky Sports, McAnuff believes that the supporters in question are 'opposing equality' by the act . Former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford also criticised the fans, saying: 'What am I seeing at the Millwall game. 'It is a political movement': British minister in row as fans boo The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on Premier League shirts. But having to say this is a pain but Ill say it every single damn time this is why I STAND and STAND PROUD and I have to say every single person involved with @dcfcofficial did too made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today!!! The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Millwall Fans Boo Players Taking Knee for Black Lives Matter First Round of Matches With Fans After over nine months, fans are finally back in the stadiums, albeit at a limited capacity. "Millwall Football Club was dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby County at the Den," said the club in a statement. The fans have been let back in which the whole team was looking forward to but in society there is a problem. Millwall fans who booed players taking the knee are hiding behind a racist lie A selection of supporters inside the Den on Saturday booed when players from Millwall and Derby knelt on the. 'I don't even like talking about the matter. 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. 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. A gate was also broken during the brawl, with no police present to break . Rod Liddle. Fans at Millwall boo players taking a knee on return to stadium Millwall Fans Boo Players As They Take The Knee For For 'Black Lives They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they're racist. However, several players and pundits took to social media to condemn the fans and call for action to be taken. Derby interim boss Wayne Rooney, who secured his first win in charge of the Rams with a 1-0 success at The Den, said: 'With everything that has been going on in recent months, it was very surprising. Lucas Moura. On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". 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. Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, Onana pointed to his relationship with fans and his performances when . Will people be happy for players to take the knee for the next 10 years but see no actual progress made? He told South London Press: 'What they've done is booed and condemned a peaceful gesture which was put in place to highlight, combat and stop any discriminatory behavior and racism. In return, Sunak loyalists are muttering, Theresa May is the true villain in this latest Tory Brexit war, Isolating with the ex: Lucy by the Sea, by Elizabeth Strout, reviewed, Hancock and Goves cringeworthy Covid love-in, Is Putin winning? black lives matter. Millwall Football Club have finally released a statement following an incident which saw their supporters boo their own players for taking a knee in solidarity of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. I have spoken on the matter throughout my footballing life. 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. "BLM is an anti racist movement. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Those who booed were condemned by Millwalls club chiefs who said they were saddened and dismayed by the events. '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. The fans today have disrespected not just me, but the football club. Millwall, who have spent decades attempting to improve their reputation after incidents of racial abuse from the stands, issued a statement shortly after Eustice's remarks saying they were "dismayed and saddened" by the boos. "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . 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 . The problems became so severe that in the early 1980s the clubs then-owner considered ceasing operations. However, the return of spectators was overshadowed by the pre-match incident. 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 . Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. . Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. The . The efl have to be strong and take serious action against this. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 18:31, 4 MAR 2023. Fans returned to The . Millwall fans boo players taking the knee upon their return to stadium But Rowett and his squad said it was their duty to reinforce the positive messaging in the fight against racism. Rod Liddle is associate editor of The Spectator. Granit Xhaka revealed he did not want to wear Arsenal's shirt anymore after being booed by fans in 2019, with the midfielder crediting Mikel Arteta for convincing him to remain at the club. "We have a lot of really good people who want the best for every member of our society. 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.'. "We applaud the players of Millwall and Derby for taking a stand and defying the hate shown by some fans today.". '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. Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at The Den. It dont believe in moral superiority [sic], he told the presenter. Millwall fans BOO after players take the knee ahead of Championship clash with Derby Gary Lineker leads footballers condemning Millwall fans for BOOING their own players as they took the. I don't even like talking about the matter. Here's how Millwall fans reacted to players taking a knee at kick-off Section of crowd at Millwall vs Derby game start booing as players take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement Since October 17, 2018, Brno Daily has been listed in Google News as a reliable local source of news in English. ', Gary Lineker joined other former players who condemned Millwall fans' behaviour on Twitter, Tweeting after the game, Derby County first team coach Liam Rosenior said: 'Proud of the team. Millwall fans boo during players taking a knee - The Athletic "It is important we do not tolerate or accept the actions of the mindless few.". 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However, the decision was made toreplace it with 'No Room for Racism' after growing concerns the BLM movement has beenhijacked by extremists. Derby first-team coach Liam Rosenior said that the players were affected by the booing at The Den on Saturday. "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.". Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. 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. Advertise with Brno Daily and reach English-speaking community in Brno. 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Their actions have been greeted with criticism with videos of the incident doing the rounds on social media. In August Ms Johnson tweeted: 'The white man will not . If you boo you are racist simple. Say the word.. said afterwards it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. Laurence then questioned which football team Piers stands in moral judgement on, adding that its a complex argument. Fans booing at full-time and some left after third goal? 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. Im not sure the county agrees., The TV presenter hit back and explained the origins of the protest, writing: Utter nonsense. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. "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.". Millwall fans booed as their players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. 'The players take the knee and the 2000 fans are booing. Saturday's game should have been a joyous occasion as2,000 supporters were permitted to attend the game for the first time since lockdown, caused by the coronavirus, started in March. "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. Millwall are pandering to the fans who want their - The Independent Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards described the incident as "an absolute disgrace". Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at The Den. The scenes have prompted reactions from pundits and former players including Trevor Sinclair, Gregg Halford and Gary Lineker, who told his Twitter followers the Millwall fans not booing were in the 'minority'. The club has a long and checkered past when it comes to violence, one that dates back more than a century. 'It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. Players in the Premier League now wear 'No Room for Racism' while EFL shirts bear the message 'Not Today or Any Day' in support of their ongoing campaign against all forms of discrimination. Piers Morgan defends Jeremy Clarkson over 'being cancelled by ITV' despite past feud, Matt Hancock 'planned to celebrate' Piers Morgan's GMB exit during lockdown, Dan Walker hits back at 'bitter numptie' Piers Morgan over claim he's 'milking' crash, It seems Laurence could be joining Piers and Susanna on Monday morning as he replied: Ill come on tomorrow morning. 'What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. Millwall 'dismayed and saddened' by fans who booed players taking the Millwall lost the match 1-0 as former England star Rooney claimed his first win as Derby's interim boss. The day marked the first time that fans were able to attend a game in person since lockdown began in March. Millwall fans boo as players from both the home side and Derby took the knee prior to kick-off. The Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0. "We're delighted with the win, that's for sure. There had been calls on the club to abandon the practice, as a handful of other Championship sides have done in recent months. Proud of the club. 'And the fans have chosen to boo that, which for the life of me I can't understand. Forward Callum Harriott, who scored the winner, later called the booing "ridiculous" and said it left him "absolutely disappointed". 4 Millwall fans were involved in a fight in the away end at Cardiff Credit: Rex 4 Infantino visited London this weekend for the . MILLWALL fans were involved in an away end brawl during Saturday's Championship clash with Cardiff. Millwall's match with Derby on. Millwall fans boo players taking a knee: Micah Richards gives his Understand THAT., Laurence who has been critical of the BLM movement in the past spotted Piers comments and replied: Kneeling is a gesture of subservience and submission in our culture. 08 January 2022. Pic: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images. 'No one is more passionate than me about this topic. Hes made clear that he believes abandoning the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is a terrible idea and says he will find it very hard to vote for his successors measure. As 2,000 supporters were permitted to attend the Millwall versus Derby County game, it also marked the first time fans have been present since footballers started to take the knee before games. Millwall fans who booed players taking the knee are hiding - mirror Ex-Man City defender Micah Richards added on the BBC: "It is just disheartening. They said staff and volunteers have worked hard to enhance the club's reputation but admits there is still "much work to be done". 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'. ', He added that it 'made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today!!!'. Millwall fans boo as players take a knee in support of fight against They're trying to change around history of this football club and it's never going to be easy because their fanbase has let them down continuously. were fears before the match that Millwall fans would boo the anti-racism message. "The club does an enormous amount of work on anti-racism and the club do a lot of work in the community and there is some really positive stuff, so of course I am disappointed. ", 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 role became vacant after previous incumbent Greg Clarke resigned last month, having used what he admitted was "unacceptable" language when referring to black players while appearing before the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee via video link. Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards described the Millwall incident as "disheartening". Can Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga's hottest team, topple Bayern for the title? Millwall Football Club says it is "dismayed and saddened" by its fans booing players when they took the knee yesterday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. 'Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.'. But what kind of mugs do they think the rest of us are? 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"Taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology. Fans of the club were returning to The Den for the first time since . Moyes added that he 'understands' fans chanting that he should be sacked . Cancel any time. Millwall fans boo taking of the knee; QPR take knee after scoring at Millwall; If any proof was needed that the deep, underlying problems of racism are trivialised and only addressed on a . No commitment. The booing by some Millwall fans was heavily criticised by several former players. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby . Millwalls own black star, Mahlon Romeo, declared: Todays game has become irrelevant. Fofana scored Chelsea's first goal in almost a month. VIDEO: Millwall fans fight each other and stewards at Cardiff 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'. https://t.co/RbovgLjVF1, Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 6, 2020. However, the day was overshadowed by the fans' response to seeing their side take the knee for the first time in person. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight. 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. 'Dismay' as fans boo players taking the knee - YouTube The scenes sparked shockwaves through the game, and have divided social media users. Ilias Chair and Bright Osayi-Samuel took the knee in front of Millwall fans after Chair had put QPR ahead in the 53rd minute at Millwall's ground, The Den. 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. Queens Park Rangers made the decision to stop taking the knee in September with director of football Les Ferdinand saying the gesture had 'reached a point of 'good PR' but little more than that'. Rosenior was encouraged by the positive reaction of supporters at Chelsea and Tottenham, following the incident at Millwall, to players taking the knee. "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. What Chelsea fans did at half-time as frustrations continue for Graham Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "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. What Chelsea fans chanted as Wesley Fofana ends Premier League goal drought The cabinet minister George Eustice has been accused of "providing shelter to racists" after he failed to condemn Millwall fans who booed players taking a knee and claimed that backing the Black. Millwall Player Mahlon Romeo Issues Emotional Statement After Fans Millwall Fans Boo Players Taking a Knee for Black Lives Matter "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain.". "More on this story: https://t.co/SCap9J1hYZ pic.twitter.com/xETM4W5oHB, Lions fans are no strangers to controversy. 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 boss Gary Rowett (left) said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney (right) said it was 'surprising', The Premier League and EFL made the decision to replace the BLM slogan on shirts after growing concerns the movement has been hijacked by extremists. Millwall fans BOO after players take the knee ahead of Championship The Premier League have been taken for fools. "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. THE NOTEBOOK: Arsenal are becoming the comeback kings after winning the battle of the American tycoons 'I started to run and didn't really know where I was running to': Mikel Arteta admits he lost his bearings Millwall 0-1 Derby: Game overshadowed by fans booing players taking a knee before kick-off - BBC Sport, Mahlon Romeo angry and hurt by those Millwall fans who booed taking the knee gesture South London News. 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. 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. A section of Millwall FC fans booed players who chose to take a 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. RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Newcastle gave 'assurances' they would not be controlled by Saudi Arabia, but that's under fresh scrutiny. There were Millwall fans who boo during recent matches against Portsmouth and Fulham. Millwall 'dismayed' after fans boo taking a knee No one condones that behaviour. Millwall FC players take a knee. They don't agree with Black Lives Matter; that says they are racist to me. Interim Rams boss Rooney said: Its a sad thing to happen, a shame. @DavidMercerSky, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Millwall fans boo as Palace take the knee ahead of FA Cup clash 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country.