The return of spectators was overshadowed by the pre-match incident. The Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0. 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 . What Chelsea fans did at half-time as frustrations continue for Graham A section of Millwall fans BOOED players for taking the knee ahead of their Championship clash against Derby County. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Every word Graham Potter said on Chelsea win, substitutions, Koulibaly The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. 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. 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 . Players have been taking a knee since July and Gary Rowett and his squad confirmed they would continue the gesture in a statement earlier this week. Ever since English teams returned to the field last summer after an unplanned, months-long break caused by the coronavirus pandemic, players, coaches and have been taking a knee before games in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Millwall's match with Derby on. 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. They don't agree with Black Lives Matter; that says they are racist to me. Will people be happy for players to take the knee for the next 10 years but see no actual progress made? Millwall boss Gary Rowett said he was frustrated that the return of fans had been overshadowed. It certainly didnt condemn it quite the contrary, in fact. 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. "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of each other," said Rooney, 35. Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards described the Millwall incident as "disheartening". FIFA president Gianni Infantino is spotted at MILLWALL We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. 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. SERIOUSLY??? Millwall lost the match 1-0 as former England star Rooney claimed his first win as Derby's interim boss. The fans have been let back in which the whole team was looking forward to but in society there is a problem. 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. Chelsea fans rejoice as they finally score goal - but still boo at Im not sure the county agrees., The TV presenter hit back and explained the origins of the protest, writing: Utter nonsense. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. Cancel any time. '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. 'Every time I've played there I've heard a form of racist abuse this has got to stop.'. Moyes added that he 'understands' fans chanting that he should be sacked . It is time and time and time again. Watch: Anger as Millwall fans boo players taking the knee at home game 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. The jeering happened at the . 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. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today.'. ", A Football Association spokesperson 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 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.'. 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. 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. Forward Callum Harriott, who scored the winner, later called the booing "ridiculous" and said it left him "absolutely disappointed". "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.". He then accused Laurence of fuelling these bigots with your absurd false equivalence. Fans at Millwall boo players taking a knee on return to stadium Millwall Controversy: Wayne Rooney Slams 'Disgraceful' Fans Booing This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "We are disappointed that a small group of supporters have today chosen to voice their opposition to such activities directly aimed at raising awareness of the fight against racism.". The first weekend of fans returning to Championship grounds was overshadowed by Millwall supporters booing as players were taking a knee. Laurence Fox and Piers Morgan clash over Millwall fans booing BLM . 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. 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Everton midfielder Amadou Onana happy to have avoided boo-boys "Taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. As recently as last year, an Everton fan was slashed across the face with a knife as Millwall fans clashed with Everton supporters before an FA Cup loss at the Den. Read about our approach to external linking. "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. 'Taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology. The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. But that apparently didnt sit well with fans of London club Millwall, who used their first trip back the clubs stadium, the Den, to let both Derbys players and their own that they didnt appreciate the demonstration: Millwall fans boo as players take the knee.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 supporter heard shouting "get up! It has offended me and everyone who works for this club the players and the staff. Millwall fans boo players taking the knee before match against Derby Millwall supporters booed their own players while they took the knee in support of the fight against racism at The Den this afternoon. Millwall fans group says booing players taking a knee was not racist Chelsea fans booed their team off the pitch at Stamford Bridge as they entered the half-time break level at 0-0 against Leeds United. Millwall fans boo players for kneeling before soccer game black lives matter. On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". 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. South Moravia Opened a Children's Hospital with Speleotherapy Services Millwall fans boo own players after they take knee in anti 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'. 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 as players take a knee in support of fight against Get a grip Laurence youre losing the plot.. 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. Millwall say they are "dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday's game against Derby . The efl have to be strong and take serious action against this. 'It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. There were Millwall fans who boo during recent matches against Portsmouth and Fulham. The blond bombshell has criticised Sunaks new Windsor Framework as not passing the Brexit test of taking back control. Unlike the majority of clubs in the EFL, Millwall players have decided to stop taking the knee prior to their matches. '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. 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. 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. The FA says it "strongly condemns" fans who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. 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. 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. VIDEO: English Soccer Fans Loudly Jeer Players for Taking a - Insider 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 Those who booed were. 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. 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. 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. ', He added that it 'made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today!!!'. Published: 10:59 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 17:26 GMT, 6 December 2020. 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. Cabinet minister defends freedom of expression after football fans boo Black footballers should refuse to play if scenes at Millwall this 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. 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 . We offer many advertising options, see and choose what works best for your business. 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. But what kind of mugs do they think the rest of us are? Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. 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 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. They said staff and volunteers have worked hard to enhance the club's reputation but admits there is still "much work to be done". I am sick to death of talking about this situation. 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. View our online Press Pack. Millwall fans boo players taking a knee: Micah Richards gives his "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. 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 club will not allow their fine work to be in vain.". 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. While former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford called for the EFL to intervene, saying they 'have to be strong. "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.". The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I am sick to death of talking about this situation. 'What are our plans with this? Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. Ben Haslam. Sportspeople across the world have chosen to kneel before games in support of Black Lives Matter. Sport. This is a message about unifying our country.". "BLM is an anti racist movement. Laurence then questioned which football team Piers stands in moral judgement on, adding that its a complex argument. ", 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. 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 It is the 1938 England football association position you are mocking Piers. Millwall 'dismayed' after fans boo taking a knee Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards described the incident as "an absolute disgrace". Some players, pundits and fans have condemned the fans' actions while others say the gesture is no longer appropriate. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on football players' shirts.