West Brom and Millwall fans got themselves in a massive punch-up at The Hawthorns during the two sides' encounter on Saturday. 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. As the years have gone on it's the away black players that are racially abused by. The return of spectators was overshadowed by the pre-match incident. 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. Will people be happy for players to take the knee for the next 10 years but see no actual progress made? This is a message about unifying our country.". ', 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.'. ", Ex-Chelsea ace Costa carried off with serious-looking injury for Wolves vs Spurs, Cherries take shock lead at Arsenal after 9 SECONDS with 'kick-off glitch', Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, 'Professional boxer' Paul teases announcement with hilarious video after Fury loss, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The efl have to be strong and take serious action against this. ", Derby striker Colin Kazim-Richards, who had stood with a raised fist as players took the knee, branded the booing an "absolute disgrace. "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.". They said staff and volunteers have worked hard to enhance the club's reputation but admits there is still "much work to be done". Plenty of BAME commentators have said that 'taking the knee' is no longer the correct way to move forward. 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. 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. Even more disturbing it sounded like the majority of fans to me. The club has a long and checkered past when it comes to violence, one that dates back more than a century. 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. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. '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. 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. '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.'. 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. Fans booing at full-time and some left after third goal? 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. 'What are our plans with this? Supporters were allowed back into The Den for the first time since the Covid outbreak in March. It is time and time and time again.". 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 fight for racial equality continues and we will continue to work closely with clubs across the country to tackle discrimination in all its forms. By Kathryn Batte and Joe Davies and Katie Feehan For Mailonline, Published: 10:39 EST, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 07:31 EST, 6 December 2020. "We need to look at these instances of prejudice and racism and what it does is move things forward," he said. "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. 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. 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. 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. Coronavirus regulations in England mean that only 2,000 local fans are allowed to attend games with no away fans permitted to travel. 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. It feels like it falls on deaf ears. 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. 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 players are continuing to use the biggest platform they have to support the drive for change, not just in football but in society generally. Millwall's own black players were called every racist name under the sun despite wearing our shirt with pride. "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. "Look at the actions of Marcus Rashford recently and what he's done to implement change. A gate was also broken during the brawl, with no police present to break . Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. "I've heard a lot of people say that football shouldn't be a vehicle for change in society but it absolutely 100% is. 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. 'It is purely about tackling discrimination, as has been the case throughout. 'Taking the knee will not bring about change in the game - actions will.'. 'The players take the knee and the 2000 fans are booing. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. The problems became so severe that in the early 1980s the clubs then-owner considered ceasing operations. Former England defender Micah Richards described the scenes as 'disheartening'. In August Ms Johnson tweeted: 'The white man will not . English Championship side 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. Footballers have been taking a knee at the start of matches since football resumed in June as part of global sporting protests against racial injustice, police brutality and systemic discrimination against black people. 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 . ", 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. Fans returned to The . Can Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga's hottest team, topple Bayern for the title? Millwall fans boo as players from both the home side and Derby took the knee prior to kick-off. 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. Millwall fans booed as their players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The world order is changing in his favour, The sinister rise of drag shows for children, Prince Harry and Gabor Mat are a match made in heaven, The problem with the BBCs Manchester bombing coverage. 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. 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. While former Nottingham Forest and Cardiff footballer Greg Halford called for the EFL to intervene, saying they 'have to be strong. Former Coventry and Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin, who had a loan spell at Millwall in 2002, added: "They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they are racist. "I'm pleased with how my team dealt with that," he added. "We applaud the players of Millwall and Derby for taking a stand and defying the hate shown by some fans today.". "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. ', 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.'. 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. 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. black lives matter. 'I absolutely do feel that Millwall should have put something out yesterday to stand by those players who are hurt. "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. He added: I will say it every single damn time, this is why I stand and stand proud.. "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. 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. 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. 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. 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. "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of. The Rams then moved off the foot of the table with a goal from Jason Knight in the 69th minute. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today. 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. Insistence that the knee is the morally superior way enforces religious rituals. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ', Anti-racism campaign Kick It Out released a statement on Saturday following the incident. 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. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? The English Football Association condemned the behaviour in a statement on Saturday, and acting Derby County boss Wayne Rooney said it was "disappointing and upsetting" to see. Laurence then shared a photo of German footballers giving the Nazi salute before their game against England in 1935. #61. 'I know this is not them and Steve was hurting. "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . The chairman of anti-racism organisation Kick It Out applauded the players of Millwall and Derby for "defying the hate shown by some fans" at The Den. Lions players have declined to take the knee . Ilias Chair and Bright Osayi-Samuel took the knee in front of Millwall fans after Chair had put QPR ahead in the 53rd minute at Millwall's ground, The Den. 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. 'To stand by their staff, and they have many black members of staff who are equally as hurt and are equally as damaged by the fact that their fanbase could dare to question what the players are trying to achieve.'. I thought we started the game well and created . A 1977 BBC documentary about the widely feared Millwall Bushwackers, a gang of hooligans known for attacking opposing fans, showed how ingrained antisocial behavior was in the culture of the club, which it linked to the National Front, a far right-wing British political party. Sky Sports News. 18:31, 4 MAR 2023. 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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. Sport. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today.'. 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. There were Millwall fans who boo during recent matches against Portsmouth and Fulham. 230K subscribers Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before the club's match against Derby. 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. 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