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. The professionalism of the players on both sides throughout the game was a credit to our profession after such an incident. Fans returned to The . Yesterday at 5:52 PM. This only enraged Piers further as he responded: Youre comparing taking the knee as a protest against racial injustice to appeasing Nazis? '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 scenes sparked shockwaves through the game, and have divided social media users. Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. "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 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Rod Liddle is associate editor of The Spectator. 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. They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they're racist.'. He then accused Laurence of fuelling these bigots with your absurd false equivalence. Proud of the staff. 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. If you boo you are racist simple. The visiting players took the knee prior to kick-off as they did in the Premier League last season but were booed by home fans at The Den.. After the match, which Fulham won 2-1, Lions boss Rowett called on authorities to "find a . By Kathryn Batte and Joe Davies and Katie Feehan For Mailonline, Published: 10:39 EST, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 07:31 EST, 6 December 2020. Sky Sports News. 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. "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.". At the start of the season the EFL added the message 'Not Today or Any Day' in support of their ongoing campaign against all forms of discrimination. '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.'. 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. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on football players' shirts. 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. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. 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'. SERIOUSLY??? 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'. "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. 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. Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement. 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. ", 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 same season we beat the Nigels, Chelsea and Leicester before losing at Luton. There were fears before the match that Millwall fans would boo the anti-racism message. 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. ', 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.'. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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 . Say the word.. 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. 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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. Fans booing at full-time and some left after third goal? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. For the first time in eight months, 2,000 Millwall supporters were allowed inside the stadium for the visit of . 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. Everyone at Derby has backed taking the knee and will continue to do so. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ', 'I am sure it is something that does need looking at and addressing. Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at The Den. The club has a long and checkered past when it comes to violence, one that dates back more than a century. "There are 2,000 so you can pinpoint the people going. Millwall fans boo as players take the knee. '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. 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. 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. On players taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Rowett added: 'Is it a political message, is it an anti-discrimination message? Booing from the stands at the London-based football club was heard after referee Darren England blew his whistle for the players to make the gesture. 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. @DavidMercerSky, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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. What they have done is booed and condemned a peaceful gesture which was put in place to highlight, combat and stop any discriminatory behaviour. 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. '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. Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. 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. Their actions have been greeted with criticism with videos of the incident doing the rounds on social media. Millwall bossGary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. The Blades were soundly beaten 3-1 in midweek but will be hoping to bounce back at The Den tomorrow. Derby first-team coach Liam Rosenior said that the players were affected by the booing at The Den on Saturday. Coronavirus regulations in England mean that only 2,000 local fans are allowed to attend games with no away fans permitted to travel. "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.". 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"We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . A gate was also broken during the brawl, with no police present to break . 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. "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. 2,000 supporters were. 4 Millwall fans were involved in a fight in the away end at Cardiff Credit: Rex 4 Its happened before Appeasement is the incorrect choice, the actor captioned the photo. 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!!! On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". Millwall FC players take a knee. 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 . It feels like it falls on deaf ears. "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 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. "We have a lot of really good people who want the best for every member of our society. Published: 10:59 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 17:26 GMT, 6 December 2020. Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. ', Gary Lineker joined other former players who condemned Millwall fans' behaviour on Twitter, Former England striker Dion Dublin said: 'To me, they are racist. So when these negative things happen in football or in society it brings people together and that is actually the message in taking the knee. It was against Enfield in the fa cup, December 1984. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? Millwall's match with Derby on. Sport. "The club do 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.". It is time and time and time again. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. 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. 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. There had been calls on the club to abandon the practice, as a handful of other Championship sides have done in recent months. 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. 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. Lions players have declined to take the knee . A much-needed victory today, what are your emotions? Cancel any time. 'To stand by their staff, and they have many black members of staff who are equally as hurt and are equally as damaged by the fact that their fanbase could dare to question what the players are trying to achieve.'. Derbys black striker Kazim-Richards branded the jeering an absolute disgrace. 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'. 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. Up to 2,000 fans were allowed into stadiums across England on Saturday, marking the first time since the pandemic began in March that any spectators were permitted to attend games in person. Sheffield United are looking to put Wednesday evening's defeat to Middlesbrough behind them when they travel to Millwall this weekend. Speaking to theBBC, he added: 'There are 2,000 so you can pinpoint the people going. For other inquiries, Contact Us. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. 'Every time I've played there I've heard a form of racist abuse this has got to stop.'. Players, officials and staff at Premier League and English Football League games have been taking a knee pre-match since football restarted in June in order to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement for racial equality. American football player Colin Kaepernick started kneeling symbolically during the pre-game national anthem in the NFL in 2016, in protest at police violence against African-Americans in the United States. Even more disturbing it sounded like the majority of fans to me. Some players, pundits and fans have condemned the fans' actions while others say the gesture is no longer appropriate. #BlackLivesMatter.". However, the decision was made toreplace it with 'No Room for Racism' after growing concerns the BLM movement has beenhijacked by extremists. Home affairs reporter "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. Everton midfielder Amadou Onana admits he's avoided this season's boo-boys. We offer many advertising options, see and choose what works best for your business. Millwall have released a statement after their game with Derby County on Saturday was overshadowed by fans booing players taking the knee before the match. 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How do these fans get allocated to the games?". 'I don't even like talking about the matter. 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.". 'The players take the knee and the 2000 fans are booing. Some Millwall supporters booed the players taking the knee ahead of their Championship game against Derby County on Saturday. That's it that's all that gesture is. Ex-Man City defender Micah Richards added on the BBC: "It is just disheartening. Unlike the majority of clubs in the EFL, Millwall players have decided to stop taking the knee prior to their matches. 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!". "BLM is an anti racist movement. "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. It is time and time and time again.". "I know that footballers are role models in their communities and that's something where, at the very top, we can affect things the best we can and appoint the very right person for the job moving forward.". . The Blues have struggled to create any clear chances in the game, with Joao Felix hitting the crossbar after some good work from Raheem Sterling.. Ben Chilwell has been the main outlet for Graham Potter's side but neither side have been able to find a . 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. That is racism. 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. Do not sell or share my personal information. Jacques Feeney/Getty Images. There are no excuses. "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 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. By. 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 fans booed as players took the knee ahead of their game against Derby, Do not sell or share my personal information. I don't even like talking about the matter. ', 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. Derby interim boss 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. No one condones that behaviour. 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. 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. Interim Rams boss Rooney said: Its a sad thing to happen, a shame. In August Ms Johnson tweeted: 'The white man will not . Passion for Real Sociedad runs as deep as San Sebastian's love for Basque culture and cuisine, Top 10 greatest FA Cup shocks after Grimsby stun Southampton, Infighting of Women's World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in the sport. Ben Haslam. "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. ', Stan Collymore Tweeted a video of the booing and simply wrote: 'Shock. They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they're racist. But what kind of mugs do they think the rest of us are? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Peckham Lion said: I do remember my first game without my old man. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. It was pleasing to get the win. Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. Get a grip Laurence youre losing the plot.. 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,. A video is currently doing the rounds appearing to show the sets of supporters clashing during the game, with fists thrown with intent to hurt. Forward Callum Harriott, who scored the winner, later called the booing "ridiculous" and said it left him "absolutely disappointed". The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on Premier League shirts. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today. Some boos were also heard when players took the knee at League Two Colchester United's JobServe Community Stadium, before the home side's 2-1 win over Grimsby Town in front of around 1,000 spectators. "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. Only 1 a week after your trial. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup. 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. "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. 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'. 'It is so disheartening because it is like we have come so far but we have so far to go. The West London side hosted Leeds United as the Yorkshire side fight for their lives in the Premier League and the home fans were elated as they finally scored a . 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. 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. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Subscribe to leave a comment. 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. 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 46-year-old, an unarmed black man, died after a white police officer held a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
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