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. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is spotted at MILLWALL 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. He then accused Laurence of fuelling these bigots with your absurd false equivalence. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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., Utter nonsense. 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. Players should be free to express their views as they wish and be respected after Millwall and Colchester fans booed their own teams taking a knee on Saturday, a Cabinet minister has said. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. "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. Fans clash during Norwich win over Millwall with police and stewards Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 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. A much-needed victory today, what are your emotions? 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'. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. Infantino visited London this weekend for the . "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. Everyone at Derby has backed taking the knee and will continue to do so. Watch: Anger as Millwall fans boo players taking the knee at home game 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 "It is important we do not tolerate or accept the actions of the mindless few.". 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. "What this demonstrates is that platers are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. 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. 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. 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. Everton midfielder Amadou Onana happy to have avoided boo-boys This is a message about unifying our country.". Fans of the club were returning to The Den for the first time since . "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. Millwall boss Gary Rowett said he was frustrated that the return of fans had been overshadowed. On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". 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. Dec 6, 2020, 8:12 AM. 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 . 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. Those who booed were. said afterwards it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. "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. 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.'. Their racist demonstration against the Black Lives Matter movement was a frustrating event that overshadowed the return of fans to English football grounds. Went with a load of mates from Peckham, Lewisham, Hither green and Catford. The Premier League have been taken for fools. 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. Proud of the staff. The statement released by Millwall read: 'We are fully supportive of the efforts in ridding the sport, and society, of all forms of discrimination. "I'm pleased with how my team dealt with that," he added. Lucas Moura. He wrote: 'Reality is Millwall fans booing players taking a knee doesn't surprise many!!! Players and officials have been taking a knee since June to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. The same season we beat the Nigels, Chelsea and Leicester before losing at Luton. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Do not sell or share my personal information. Millwall FC players take a knee. 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. South Moravia Opened a Children's Hospital with Speleotherapy Services Proud to be black.'. 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 . #61. It is time and time and time again. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight. Millwall finally condemn fans for BOOING their own players 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'. Since October 17, 2018, Brno Daily has been listed in Google News as a reliable local source of news in English. As the years have gone on it's the away black players that are racially abused by. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It dont believe in moral superiority [sic], he told the presenter. Millwall Fans Boo Players Taking a Knee for Black Lives Matter Millwall fans boo as Palace take the knee ahead of FA Cup clash 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. 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. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. 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 Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0 defeat to Wayne Rooney's Derby. 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VIDEO: Millwall fans fight each other and stewards at Cardiff 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. Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Peckham Lion said: I do remember my first game without my old man. 230K subscribers Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before the club's match against Derby. Their black players like Mahlon Romeo were heartbroken yesterday. Sportspeople across the world have chosen to kneel before games in support of Black Lives Matter. "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. 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. Millwall fans boo own players after they take knee in anti Manager Gary Rowett got himself caught up in the debate about the anti-racism gesture by failing to condemn the booing of the Fulham players during their midweek visit to The Den. ', 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. VIDEO: West Brom and Millwall fans in massive punch-up at half time 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. 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.". 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. Forward Callum Harriott, who scored the winner, later called the booing "ridiculous" and said it left him "absolutely disappointed". The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Plenty of BAME commentators have said that 'taking the knee' is no longer the correct way to move forward. 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. '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. A section of Millwall fans BOOED players for taking the knee ahead of their Championship clash against Derby County. Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at The Den. he said on BBC Final Score. 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. 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Watch: QPR Celebration Against Prominent Racists Millwall "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight.". Rosenior was encouraged by the positive reaction of supporters at Chelsea and Tottenham, following the incident at Millwall, to players taking the knee. 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.. Last updated on 6 December 20206 December 2020.From the section Millwall. Former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford also criticised the fans, saying: 'What am I seeing at the Millwall game. 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 . Laurence then shared a photo of German footballers giving the Nazi salute before their game against England in 1935. Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. 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. . Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Millwall break silence on fans booing players taking the knee before "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. Fans returned to 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'. SERIOUSLY??? 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. Supporters were allowed back into The Den for the first time since the Covid outbreak in March. 'Every time I've played there I've heard a form of racist abuse this has got to stop.'. I have spoken on the matter throughout my footballing life. The Lions added they are committed to doing it to "be a force for good". Some Millwall supporters booed when players from both sides took a knee before the Sky Bet Championship match, which Derby won 1-0. . 'It is purely about tackling discrimination, as has been the case throughout. Only 1 a week after your trial. Home affairs reporter That is racism. It feels like it falls on deaf ears. 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. "There are 2,000 so you can pinpoint the people going. Derby's interim boss Wayne Rooney said the booing was 'very surprising', Before the game, Millwall's players signalled their intent to continue taking the knee until the New Year. FIFA president Gianni Infantino was seen enjoying some Championship football on Saturday after heading to The Den to watch Millwall take on Norwich. Say the word.. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened" by the booing. What Chelsea fans did at half-time as frustrations continue for Graham 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'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. Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement. Proud of the players. Fans boo as Millwall, Derby players take a knee - ESPN.com 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. Yesterday at 5:52 PM. He added: 'Taking the knee was very powerful but we feel that impact has now been diluted. Thats my view. The players, staff and match officials all took a knee at the start of the match between. 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. Subscribe to leave a comment. "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.". said it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. 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. Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards described the incident as "an absolute disgrace". 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. 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. Millwalls own black star, Mahlon Romeo, declared: Todays game has become irrelevant. Lions supporters returned to The Den for the first time in ten months on . 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. 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. 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. Insistence that the knee is the morally superior way enforces religious rituals. Interim Rams boss Rooney said: Its a sad thing to happen, a shame. 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. Im not sure the county agrees., The TV presenter hit back and explained the origins of the protest, writing: Utter nonsense. Gary Rowett has been slammed for his comments after Millwall's defeat against Fulham on Tuesday night as he failed to condemn fans for booing the taking of a knee.. Millwall fans have booed their own players for taking the knee at 'The Den' today. 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.