If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. 'I absolutely do feel that Millwall should have put something out yesterday to stand by those players who are hurt. English soccer fans were allowed back into stadiums for the first time in almost a year on Saturday, but Millwall supporters didnt even make it to kickoff of the second-tier clubs match against Derby County before lustily booing both teams for taking a knee to call attention to systemic racism. 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'. Laurence Fox and Piers Morgan clash over Millwall fans booing BLM 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 players, staff and match officials all took a knee at the start of the match between. FA and EFL condemn Millwall fans for booing as players take a knee 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. MILLWALL fans were involved in an away end brawl during Saturday's Championship clash with Cardiff. They don't agree with Black Lives Matter; that says they are racist to me. Cabinet minister defends freedom of expression after football fans boo "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of. 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. 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 . 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'. "It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. The outspoken personalities got into a Twitter clash on Sunday while discussing the horrific incident that took place during the Millwall and Derby football game this weekend. Millwall fans boo players taking the knee upon their return to stadium Advertise with Brno Daily and reach English-speaking community in Brno. Wayne Rooney, Derby's interim boss, said it was "very surprising" to hear the booing. QPR Duo Celebrate Goal by Taking Knee in Front of Millwall Fans - Insider '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.'. '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.'. Millwall lost the match 1-0 as former England star Rooney claimed his first win as Derby's interim boss. Everton midfielder Amadou Onana happy to have avoided boo-boys The Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have also condemned the booing. Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards described the incident as "an absolute disgrace". The efl have to be strong and take serious action against this. 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. Pic: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images. What they have done is booed and condemned a peaceful gesture which was put in place to highlight, combat and stop any discriminatory behaviour. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. Chelsea fans were rubbing their eyes when they finally saw their side score on Saturday. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on football players' shirts. The Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0. Speaking to theBBC, he added: 'There are 2,000 so you can pinpoint the people going. "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.". The jeering happened at the . "I've heard a lot of people say that football shouldn't be a vehicle for change in society but it absolutely 100% is. Plenty of BAME commentators have said that 'taking the knee' is no longer the correct way to move forward. Insistence that the knee is the morally superior way enforces religious rituals. As a result, 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. ', 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. Laurence then questioned which football team Piers stands in moral judgement on, adding that its a complex argument. 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. ", 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. Former England captain Rooney, whose side. 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. Former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford also criticised the fans, saying: 'What am I seeing at the Millwall game. I have spoken on the matter throughout my footballing life. No commitment. ', 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.'. "More on this story: https://t.co/SCap9J1hYZ pic.twitter.com/xETM4W5oHB, Lions fans are no strangers to controversy. Those who booed were condemned by Millwalls club chiefs who said they were saddened and dismayed by the events. VIDEO: Millwall fans fight each other and stewards at Cardiff We've had a tough period so I'm delighted for the players and the supporters because they've had to suffer. 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View our online Press Pack. Lions players have declined to take the knee . Absolute disgrace.. pic.twitter.com/lVsdb1KUpa, Colin Kazim-Richards (@ColinKazim) December 5, 2020, Marquee Gonzaga-Baylor game postponed due to COVID-19, How Steelers 2020 draft class is fueling unbeaten season, Davis admits injuries played role in $190M deal with Lakers, Obamas high school hoops jersey fetches $192K at auction, English soccer fans were allowed back into stadiums. "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of each other," said Rooney, 35. 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. Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. "We have a lot of really good people who want the best for every member of our society. "Having to say this is a pain," Kazim-Richards said. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. 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. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. I thought Mahlon Romeo's performance [for Millwall] was absolutely outstanding. '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. On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". "How do these fans get allocated to the games?" The FA has designated different amounts of capacity slots to different city's, differentiated by tiers. However, the Premier League and EFL made the decision toreplace the BLM slogan on shirts after growing concerns the movement has beenhijacked by extremists. It dont believe in moral superiority [sic], he told the presenter. South Moravia Opened a Children's Hospital with Speleotherapy Services 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? "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. 'It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. It feels like it falls on deaf ears. 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. There had been calls on the club to abandon the practice, as a handful of other Championship sides have done in recent months. 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 . '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. 'Every time I've played there I've heard a form of racist abuse this has got to stop.'. Derby boss Wayne Rooney, whose side won Saturday's game 1-0, said it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. Fans returned to The . 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. ", 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. 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. Ben Haslam. West Brom and Millwall fans got themselves in a massive punch-up at The Hawthorns during the two sides' encounter on Saturday. Since October 17, 2018, Brno Daily has been listed in Google News as a reliable local source of news in English. Last updated on 6 December 20206 December 2020.From the section Millwall. '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.'. Derby County caretaker manager Wayne Rooney has urged football fans to not "tolerate or accept" the actions of "mindless" fans who take part in discriminatory behaviour. Last updated on 6 December 20206 December 2020.From the section Millwall. Read about our approach to external linking. As their match against Derby County was about to begin, video footage taken from the ground shows that there were a large number of aggressive boos from the stands as the players knelt down. As the years have gone on it's the away black players that are racially abused by. There are no excuses. 'Taking the knee will not bring about change in the game - actions will.'. Millwall FC players take a knee. The day marked the first time that fans were able to attend a game in person since lockdown began in March. 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!!! Even the UK government is tentatively supporting the Millwall fans so clearly the . That match reportedly also featured racist chanting by the home crowd. December 7, 2020 - 10:58AM Fans of English Championship club Millwall booed as players took a knee in support of the fight against racial injustice. Millwall fans boo as players take a knee in support of fight against The . ', 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. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. '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 fans boo own players after they take knee in anti Do you stand in condemnation of every one of those men and their lives aswell? 'What are our plans with this? 'What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. Chelsea fans rejoice as they finally score goal - but still boo at I thought we started the game well and created . 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. Ben Davies. "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. Its happened before Appeasement is the incorrect choice, the actor captioned the photo. We offer many advertising options, see and choose what works best for your business. "The club has worked tirelessly in recent months to prepare for the return of supporters," they said. Went with a load of mates from Peckham, Lewisham, Hither green and Catford. ", Ex-England and West Ham United player Trevor Sinclair said: "Reality is Millwall fans booing players taking a knee doesn't surprise many!". "I'm really proud to represent my country and my football club, I'm proud to be a black and ethnic minority coach in the game and that hurt, being stood on the touchline hearing the boos. The scenes sparked shockwaves through the game, and have divided social media users. Millwall Fans Boo Players As They Take The Knee For For 'Black Lives Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Its websites postgame match report made no mention of the incident that occurred before kickoff. Millwall boss Gary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. Peckham Lion said: I do remember my first game without my old man. 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Millwall lost the match on Jason Knights 69th minute goal. Millwall break silence on fans booing players taking the knee before "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 fans fight in stands as police and stewards step in to break 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. Millwall 'dismayed and saddened' by fans' booing of players taking a Pictured: Patrick Hutchinson is pictured carrying Millwall fan to safety in the midst of clashes with anti-racism protesters in London on June 13 in one of the iconic images of the Black Lives Matter protests. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. VIDEO: English Soccer Fans Loudly Jeer Players for Taking a - Insider 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. However, several players and pundits took to social media to condemn the fans and call for action to be taken. ", Derby striker Colin Kazim-Richards, who had stood with a raised fist as players took the knee, branded the booing an "absolute disgrace. '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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. 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. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. 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. David Moyes admits West Ham 'let themselves down' in loss to Brighton 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 Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. 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. "Taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology. "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.". 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. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today. Their racist demonstration against the Black Lives Matter movement was a frustrating event that overshadowed the return of fans to English football grounds. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. 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. A section of Millwall FC fans booed players who chose to take a knee. It is the 1938 England football association position you are mocking Piers. ', Gary Lineker joined other former players who condemned Millwall fans' behaviour on Twitter, Former England striker Dion Dublin said: 'To me, they are racist. What Chelsea fans did at half-time as frustrations continue for Graham 'Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.'. He added: 'Taking the knee was very powerful but we feel that impact has now been diluted. Millwall fans boo players taking a knee: Micah Richards gives his 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.'. And organisation Kick it Out, added: "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee at Millwall. 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'. 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.'. Home affairs reporter They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they're racist.'. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. However, the decision was made toreplace it with 'No Room for Racism' after growing concerns the BLM movement has beenhijacked by extremists. 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country. I feel really low probably the lowest Ive felt in my time at this club.. 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. Millwall fans boo as players from both the home side and Derby took the knee prior to kick-off.
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