I don't even like talking about the matter. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Further comments from yesterday's game. pic.twitter.com/7T25MmMDwI. Millwall Fans Boo Players As They Take The Knee For For 'Black Lives We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. 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. And organisation Kick it Out, added: "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee at Millwall. 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. The booing by some Millwall fans was heavily criticised by several former players. "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. Do not sell or share my personal information. "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain.". "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. ', He added that it 'made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today!!!'. This is a message about unifying our country.". It feels like it falls on deaf ears. 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. Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, Onana pointed to his relationship with fans and his performances when . 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. 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Will people be happy for players to take the knee for the next 10 years but see no actual progress made? He added: 'Taking the knee was very powerful but we feel that impact has now been diluted. The Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have also condemned the booing. They said staff and volunteers have worked hard to enhance the club's reputation but admits there is still "much work to be done". Players and officials have been taking a knee since June to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Millwall lost the match 1-0 as former England star Rooney claimed his first win as Derby's interim boss. 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 booed as their players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. 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. 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. I have spoken on the matter throughout my footballing life. 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 players, staff and match officials all took a knee at the start of the match between. The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. ', 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. Millwall fans BOO as players take the knee before Derby clash, leaving 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 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 views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Millwall Football Club have finally released a statement following an incident which saw their supporters boo their own players for taking a knee in solidarity of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. . Say the word.. 'No one is more passionate than me about this topic. "How do these fans get allocated to the games?" Ten Hag must learn from Mourinho to ensure Man United's Carabao Cup win is just the start, Raul and Valverde are keeping Madrid prodigy Alvaro's feet on the ground, Man United must make every penny count to beat FFP and continue recovery. That match reportedly also featured racist chanting by the home crowd. 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. Following the match, the Football Association (FA) said it "strongly condemns" supporters who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. Ben Haslam. 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. Lions players have declined to take the knee . ", 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. ', Former England striker Dion Dublin said: 'To me, they are racist. Millwall finally condemn fans for BOOING their own players Infantino visited London this weekend for the . Former England defender Micah Richards described the scenes as 'disheartening'. 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. However, the decision was made toreplace it with 'No Room for Racism' after growing concerns the BLM movement has beenhijacked by extremists. 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. A section of Millwall fans BOOED players for taking the knee ahead of their Championship clash against Derby County. "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. 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. 'What are our plans with this? Sportspeople across the world have chosen to kneel before games in support of Black Lives Matter. About 2,000 fans attended the game at The Den but it was overshadowed as loud booing could be heard when players from both teams took the knee before kick off, with at least one supporter heard shouting "get up!". And while none responded en masse the way Millwall supporters did to the players silent protest, it wasnt a totally isolated incident; a few scattered boos could be heard from fans of West Ham Millwalls historic rival before the Hammers Premier League clash with Manchester United. I thought we started the game well and created . said afterwards it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. There are no excuses. '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. Before the game, the first team reaffirmed their support for the anti-racist act. Do you stand in condemnation of every one of those men and their lives aswell? Some spectators booed while players made the anti-racism . '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. It has offended me and everyone who works for this club the players and the staff. This only enraged Piers further as he responded: Youre comparing taking the knee as a protest against racial injustice to appeasing Nazis? "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.". Read about our approach to external linking. 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