I don't even like talking about the matter. The 46-year-old, an unarmed black man, died after a white police officer held a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes. 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 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. 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. 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.". 4 Millwall fans were involved in a fight in the away end at Cardiff Credit: Rex 4 Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. He wrote: 'Reality is Millwall fans booing players taking a knee doesn't surprise many!!! The comments below have not been moderated. 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A section of Millwall FC fans booed players who chose to take a knee. Sport. Fans at Saturday's EFL Championship match between Millwall and Derby County booed as the players took a knee to protest against racism after the opening whistle. 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. How do these fans get allocated to the games?". Thats my view. "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.". "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.". 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. "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of. 'What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Their racist demonstration against the Black Lives Matter movement was a frustrating event that overshadowed the return of fans to English football grounds. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "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.". 04 March 2023 06:31. 'Over the coming days, club, Academy and Community Trust staff will meet with Kick It Out and representatives from other appropriate bodies in an attempt to use Saturday's events as a catalyst for more rapid solutions which have an impact both in the short and long-term. Dec 6, 2020, 8:12 AM. Some spectators booed while players made the anti-racism . 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. Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards described the Millwall incident as "disheartening". Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at The Den. Lions players have declined to take the knee . They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they're racist. Im not sure the county agrees., The TV presenter hit back and explained the origins of the protest, writing: Utter nonsense. MILLWALL fans were involved in an away end brawl during Saturday's Championship clash with Cardiff. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. ', 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. Sheffield United are looking to put Wednesday evening's defeat to Middlesbrough behind them when they travel to Millwall this weekend. The statement released by Millwall read: 'We are fully supportive of the efforts in ridding the sport, and society, of all forms of discrimination. Players and officials have been taking a knee since June to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Piers explained that nobody is forced to take the knee in a democracy and that it would be nice if those who did choose to protest against racial injustice werent booed by racist morons. Millwall 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. "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. However, the return of spectators was overshadowed by the pre-match incident. 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. 230K subscribers Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before the club's match against Derby. What they have done is booed and condemned a peaceful gesture which was put in place to highlight, combat and stop any discriminatory behaviour. 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. "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. Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Sanjay Bhandari said: "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee today at Millwall. 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"It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. '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 movem. 'No one is more passionate than me about this topic. Following the match, the Football Association (FA) said it "strongly condemns" supporters who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. The Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have also condemned the booing. 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. 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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. @DavidMercerSky, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. Further comments from yesterday's game. pic.twitter.com/7T25MmMDwI. "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.". Their actions have been greeted with criticism with videos of the incident doing the rounds on social media. The blond bombshell has criticised Sunaks new Windsor Framework as not passing the Brexit test of taking back control. Millwall supporters booed their own players while they took the knee in support of the fight against racism at The Den this afternoon. 'The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. 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 . 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. 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 . 'Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.'. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on Premier League shirts. Speaking to Sky Sports, McAnuff believes that the supporters in question are 'opposing equality' by the act . Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. Fans of the club were returning to The Den for the first time since . Millwall's own black players were called every racist name under the sun despite wearing our shirt with pride. Ben Davies. 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. Say the word.. Will people be happy for players to take the knee for the next 10 years but see no actual progress made? 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. Share the love. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. In August Ms Johnson tweeted: 'The white man will not . "It is so disheartening because it is like we have come so far but we have so far to go. Millwall fans booed as their players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.