08 January 2022. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. A much-needed victory today, what are your emotions? 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. He wrote: 'Reality is Millwall fans booing players taking a knee doesn't surprise many!!! FIFA president Gianni Infantino is spotted at MILLWALL 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. Millwall's match was among the first in England to welcome fans back to the stadium in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, which had locked fans out of matches since March. The Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0. The game marked the return of fans to The Den for the first time in nine months and as many as 2,000 supporters watched on. On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". He added: I will say it every single damn time, this is why I stand and stand proud.. There were Millwall fans who boo during recent matches against Portsmouth and Fulham. The English Football Association condemned the behaviour in a statement on Saturday, and acting Derby County boss Wayne Rooney said it was "disappointing and upsetting" to see. 'Millwall Football Club was dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby County at The Den. Ex-Man City defender Micah Richards added on the BBC: "It is just disheartening. Players and officials have been taking a knee since June to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. and take serious action against this'. 'I know this is not them and Steve was hurting. The Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have condemned the booing. 'Over the coming days, club, Academy and Community Trust staff will meet with Kick It Out and representatives from other appropriate bodies in an attempt to use Saturday's events as a catalyst for more rapid solutions which have an impact both in the short and long-term. Protests were seen across the UK, with one of the most iconic images showing Black Lives Matter protester Patrick Hutchinson carrying Millwall fan Bryn Male to safety in London on June 13. '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. 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. 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I am sick to death of talking about this situation. 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 . 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 . Those who booed were. ', 'I am sure it is something that does need looking at and addressing. "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. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby . Fans boo as Millwall, Derby players take a knee - ESPN.com Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. Infantino visited London this weekend for the . 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 Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford also criticised the fans, saying: 'What am I seeing at the Millwall game. Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement, Boos ring out as footballers take the knee, Derby's Colin Kazim-Richards raises his right fist as players take the knee ahead of the match, Football fans returned to The Den for the first time since games were halted by coronavirus. Granit Xhaka reveals Mikel Arteta convinced him to stay after being 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Millwall FC 'dismayed and saddened' by booing at players taking the I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. 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. Milwall's players and manager Gary Rowett confirmed they would continue the gesture in a statement earlier this week. Moyes added that he 'understands' fans chanting that he should be sacked . Millwall release statement after fans boo players taking the knee Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at The Den. 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. Laurence then questioned which football team Piers stands in moral judgement on, adding that its a complex argument. 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. 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. https://t.co/RbovgLjVF1, Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 6, 2020. 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. '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 won one nil and Dean Neal scored. 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. I heard it and wasvery surprised. The FA released a statement appearing to condemn the incident shortly after the full-time whistle. Dec 6, 2020, 8:12 AM. ', 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "We were made aware of the possibility of a planned disruptive response during the taking of the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign," said the former Everton and Manchester United player. "It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. QPR Duo Celebrate Goal by Taking Knee in Front of Millwall Fans - Insider There are no excuses. Sport. "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. Millwall fans boo as players take a knee in support of fight against Millwall finally condemn fans for BOOING their own players Cancel any time. It read: "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.". "It is important we do not tolerate or accept the actions of the mindless few.". In defence of the booing Millwall fans | The Spectator "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain.". 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'. 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,. The FA has designated different amounts of capacity slots to different city's, differentiated by tiers. Last updated on 6 December 20206 December 2020.From the section Millwall. Millwall Player Mahlon Romeo Issues Emotional Statement After Fans A lot of people are being fooled out there. Because you read about Before the game, the first team reaffirmed their support for the anti-racist act. 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 same season we beat the Nigels, Chelsea and Leicester before losing at Luton. '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. While former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford called for the EFL to intervene, saying they 'have to be strong. Can Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga's hottest team, topple Bayern for the title? Piers slammed the Millwall fans who booed their own Black players and told a follower: Dont you dare pretend the Millwall fans who did that have taken black players to their hearts. . View our online Press Pack. Proud to be black.'. "I'm pleased with how my team dealt with that," he added. 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. "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of. It certainly didnt condemn it quite the contrary, in fact. Watch: Anger as Millwall fans boo players taking the knee at home game "We need to look at these instances of prejudice and racism and what it does is move things forward," he said. Chelsea fans were rubbing their eyes when they finally saw their side score on Saturday. It was against Enfield in the fa cup, December 1984. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Millwall Controversy: Wayne Rooney Slams 'Disgraceful' Fans Booing Some players, pundits and fans have condemned the fans' actions while others say the gesture is no longer appropriate. Lions players have declined to take the knee . Fans at Saturday's EFL Championship match between Millwall and Derby County booed as the players took a knee to protest against racism after the opening whistle. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Play it now! Speaking to theBBC, he added: 'There are 2,000 so you can pinpoint the people going. I am sick to death of talking about this situation. Millwall fans boo as players take knee for BLM movement Rosenior is a member of the FA's inclusion advisory board and is also on a panel of six who will appoint the next FA chairman in the spring. 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. That's it that's all that gesture is. '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. Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. Taking the knee in sport to protest racial injustice began when NFL star @Kaepernick7 was advised to do it by Green Beret @NateBoyer37 who told him is was something soldiers did to mark their respect for fallen comrades that died in battle. David Moyes admits West Ham 'let themselves down' in loss to Brighton 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. 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. 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Protests were seen across the UK, with one of the most iconic images showing Black Lives Matter protester Patrick Hutchinson carrying Millwall fan Bryn Male to safety in London on June 13. "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.". But what kind of mugs do they think the rest of us are? Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 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. "They've had to put that to the back of their minds for the 90 minutes but I'm sure it's something they were thinking about.". 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.'. Derbys black striker Kazim-Richards branded the jeering an absolute disgrace. 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. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight. 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. Went with a load of mates from Peckham, Lewisham, Hither green and Catford. The role became vacant after previous incumbent. "What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. 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. The efl have to be strong and take serious action against this. It offended me, the players and everyone who works for this club. Kick It Out said in a statement on Saturday: 'We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee today at Millwall. 'I don't even like talking about the matter. @DavidMercerSky, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. ', 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.'. The Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have also condemned the booing. English Championship side Millwall have said they are "dismayed and saddened" after fans booed players that took a knee ahead of their 1-0 defeat to Derby on Saturday. Millwall footballer Mahlon Romeo said his team's fans 'have personally disrespected not just me but the football club'. "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. The Black Lives Matter movement and taking a knee has grown in prominence in the UK following the death of George Floyd in the US in May, which sparked protests around the world. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Millwall boss Gary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. ', Former England striker Dion Dublin said: 'To me, they are racist. 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. 'What are our plans with this? 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. And organisation Kick it Out, added: "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee at Millwall. 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