Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. ", Ex-England and West Ham United player Trevor Sinclair said: "Reality is Millwall fans booing players taking a knee doesn't surprise many!". 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. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; Fans at Millwall's home game against Derby booed when players took a knee before the game to support the league's anti-racism message on . It feels like it falls on deaf ears. I don't even like talking about the matter. Last updated on 6 December 20206 December 2020.From the section Millwall. Supporters were allowed back into The Den for the first time since the Covid outbreak in March. That match reportedly also featured racist chanting by the home crowd. The booing by some Millwall fans was heavily criticised by several former players. This is a message about unifying our country.". A section of Millwall fans BOOED players for taking the knee ahead of their Championship clash against Derby County. 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. Dion Dublin, who played on loan at Millwall, said on BBC's Final Score: "They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they are racist. While former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford called for the EFL to intervene, saying they 'have to be strong. 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Interim Rams boss Rooney said: Its a sad thing to happen, a shame. The same season we beat the Nigels, Chelsea and Leicester before losing at Luton. 'We wish to make clear that taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology. 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. I am sick to death of talking about this situation. 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. 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. Plenty of BAME commentators have said that 'taking the knee' is no longer the correct way to move forward. It needs looking at and addressing. 'The players take the knee and the 2000 fans are booing. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. ', 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.'. 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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. The blond bombshell has criticised Sunaks new Windsor Framework as not passing the Brexit test of taking back control. . "The club has worked tirelessly in recent months to prepare for the return of supporters," they said. Rod Liddle. 'It is so disheartening because it is like we have come so far but we have so far to go. Milwall's players and manager Gary Rowett confirmed they would continue the gesture in a statement earlier this week. 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country. '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. Millwalls own black star, Mahlon Romeo, declared: Todays game has become irrelevant. "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . We should resist enforced orthodoxy. The players, staff and match officials all took a knee at the start of the match between. But they sparked an anti-discrimination row after their vocal protest from the stands. black lives matter. "BLM is an anti racist movement. Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, Onana pointed to his relationship with fans and his performances when . The fans today have disrespected not just me, but the football club. On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". 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. This only enraged Piers further as he responded: Youre comparing taking the knee as a protest against racial injustice to appeasing Nazis? Former England defender Micah Richards described the scenes as 'disheartening'. As the years have gone on it's the away black players that are racially abused by. https://t.co/RbovgLjVF1, Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 6, 2020. Laurence then questioned which football team Piers stands in moral judgement on, adding that its a complex argument. "I'm pleased with how my team dealt with that," he added. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup. 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. Sport. #61. 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 . 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. The EFL decided to allow individual players and teams in the Football League to make their own decision on whether to continue taking the knee while the gesture still takes place in the Premier League. 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. 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. A much-needed victory today, what are your emotions? But Rowett and his squad said it was their duty to reinforce the positive messaging in the fight against racism. "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 FA says it "strongly condemns" fans who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. 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. It has offended me and everyone who works for this club the players and the staff. 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'. '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.'. Ben Haslam. 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. "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.". 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 . '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.'. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). There were Millwall fans who boo during recent matches against Portsmouth and Fulham. There were fears before the match that Millwall fans would boo the anti-racism message. Like . Millwall lost the match on Jason Knights 69th minute goal. Before the game, the first team reaffirmed their support for the anti-racist act. 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. However, the Premier League and EFL made the decision toreplace the BLM slogan on shirts after growing concerns the movement has beenhijacked by extremists. Rosenior was encouraged by the positive reaction of supporters at Chelsea and Tottenham, following the incident at Millwall, to players taking the knee. 'We will continue to do this until the start of the new year when a new and comprehensive anti-discrimination strategy will be announced by the club.'. Millwall's own black players were called every racist name under the sun despite wearing our shirt with pride. 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. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight.". Read about our approach to external linking. Millwall supporters booed their own players while they took the knee in support of the fight against racism at The Den this afternoon. No one condones that behaviour. 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. Derby first-team coach Liam Rosenior said that the players were affected by the booing at The Den on Saturday. For the first time in eight months, 2,000 Millwall supporters were allowed inside the stadium for the visit of . Only 1 a week after your trial. 'It is purely about tackling discrimination.'. 230K subscribers Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before the club's match against Derby. 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 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 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. 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. 'It is purely about tackling discrimination, as has been the case throughout. Those who booed were condemned by Millwalls club chiefs who said they were saddened and dismayed by the events. 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. 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. "We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today.". We've had a tough period so I'm delighted for the players and the supporters because they've had to suffer. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Proud of the club. 'Taking the knee will not bring about change in the game - actions will.'. The 46-year-old, an unarmed black man, died after a white police officer held a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards described the incident as "an absolute disgrace". "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. "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. 'No one is more passionate than me about this topic. That's it that's all that gesture is. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "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. 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The return of spectators was overshadowed by the pre-match incident. 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.". Dec 6, 2020, 8:12 AM. Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. 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. The scenes sparked shockwaves through the game, and have divided social media users. Last updated on 6 December 20206 December 2020.From the section Millwall. "What this demonstrates is that platers are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. Forward Callum Harriott, who scored the winner, later called the booing "ridiculous" and said it left him "absolutely disappointed". 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. 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. ', 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 08 January 2022. 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 . 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. Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. View our online Press Pack. ', 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. It offended me, the players and everyone who works for this club. Everton midfielder Amadou Onana admits he's avoided this season's boo-boys. Millwall fans booed after players took the knee ahead of their Championship clash with Derby. 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. Fans booing at full-time and some left after third goal? How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. It dont believe in moral superiority [sic], he told the presenter. 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. "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. 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. "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. 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. "How do these fans get allocated to the games?" Millwall's match with Derby on. "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 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 movement.The jeering happened at the start of the team's match against Derby County at The Den, attended by about 2,000 supporters.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android\u0026hl=en_GBSky News videos are now available in Spanish here/Los video de Sky News estn disponibles en espaol aqu https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzG5BnqHO8oNlrPDW9CYJog Moyes added that he 'understands' fans chanting that he should be sacked . Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV. The broadcast journalist then claimed to have invited Laurence onto Good Morning Britain six weeks ago but he pulled out at the last minute. 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. Even more disturbing it sounded like the majority of fans to me. 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. However, the day was overshadowed by the fans' response to seeing their side take the knee for the first time in person. He added: 'Taking the knee was very powerful but we feel that impact has now been diluted. 'And the fans have chosen to boo that, which for the life of me I can't understand. #BlackLivesMatter.". It feels like it falls on deaf ears. Sanjay Bhandari said: "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee today at Millwall. Millwall bossGary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. He added: I will say it every single damn time, this is why I stand and stand proud.. '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. 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. 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. M. illwall supporters loudly booed the Crystal Palace players taking the knee at the Den ahead of Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on Premier League shirts. '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. Laurence then shared a photo of German footballers giving the Nazi salute before their game against England in 1935. Its happened before Appeasement is the incorrect choice, the actor captioned the photo. 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. ', Former England striker Dion Dublin said: 'To me, they are racist. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. 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. "We applaud the players of Millwall and Derby for taking a stand and defying the hate shown by some fans today.". Fans returned to The . Millwall fans boo as players from both the home side and Derby took the knee prior to kick-off. 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. How do these fans get allocated to the games?". Since October 17, 2018, Brno Daily has been listed in Google News as a reliable local source of news in English. 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. 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. Lucas Moura. "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.". 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. The Blades were soundly beaten 3-1 in midweek but will be hoping to bounce back at The Den tomorrow. '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.