The first weekend of fans returning to Championship grounds was overshadowed by Millwall supporters booing as players were taking a knee. 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. The Lions added they are committed to doing it to "be a force for good". 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. 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country. It was against Enfield in the fa cup, December 1984. A gate was also broken during the brawl, with no police present to break . They said staff and volunteers have worked hard to enhance the club's reputation but admits there is still "much work to be done". Get a grip Laurence youre losing the plot.. 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. The 46-year-old, an unarmed black man, died after a white police officer held a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes. It dont believe in moral superiority [sic], he told the presenter. Everton midfielder Amadou Onana admits he's avoided this season's boo-boys. Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. On Friday, Millwall's first-team squad issued a statement supporting efforts to rid the game "of all forms of discrimination". Millwall, who have spent decades attempting to improve their reputation after incidents of racial abuse from the stands, issued a statement shortly after Eustice's remarks saying they were "dismayed and saddened" by the boos. Speaking to theBBC, he added: 'There are 2,000 so you can pinpoint the people going. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "I've heard a lot of people say that football shouldn't be a vehicle for change in society but it absolutely 100% is. 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. Do you stand in condemnation of every one of those men and their lives aswell? 'It is so disheartening because it is like we have come so far but we have so far to go. Speaking to Sky Sports, McAnuff believes that the supporters in question are 'opposing equality' by the act . No commitment. "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. He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It did hurt, but I wasn't surprised because what's happened is that a positive message in terms of unifying people from all different backgrounds - all different creeds, religions, genders, sexualities, races - has been conflated into something that is now being described as political activism. Those who booed were condemned by Millwalls club chiefs who said they were saddened and dismayed by the events. Ex-Man City defender Micah Richards added on the BBC: "It is just disheartening. '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.'. The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. 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!". The fans today have disrespected not just me, but the football club. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. By. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Milwall's players and manager Gary Rowett confirmed they would continue the gesture in a statement earlier this week. MILLWALL fans were involved in an away end brawl during Saturday's Championship clash with Cardiff. The FA released a statement appearing to condemn the incident shortly after the full-time whistle. 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 should resist enforced orthodoxy. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on football players' shirts. 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. Millwall fans boo their own players for kneeling Ever since English teams returned to the field last summer after an unplanned, months-long break caused by the coronavirus pandemic, players,. "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 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. 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. 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. But what kind of mugs do they think the rest of us are? Millwall boss Gary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. The return of spectators was overshadowed by the pre-match incident. Moyes added that he 'understands' fans chanting that he should be sacked . ', 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. "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. Infantino visited London this weekend for the . 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. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ", 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 Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have also condemned the booing. Wayne Rooney, Derby's interim boss, said it was "very surprising" to hear the booing. Proud of the result. It is the 1938 England football association position you are mocking Piers. 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. Players and officials have been taking a knee since June to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Millwall's match with Derby on. "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. But the raging few were booed by a larger . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. '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.'. Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards described the Millwall incident as "disheartening". There are no excuses. 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. 'I know this is not them and Steve was hurting. Fans returned to The . 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. Chelsea fans were rubbing their eyes when they finally saw their side score on Saturday. 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 '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. What they have done is booed and condemned a peaceful gesture which was put in place to highlight, combat and stop any discriminatory behaviour. 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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 fight for racial equality continues and we will continue to work closely with clubs across the country to tackle discrimination in all its forms. The FA has designated different amounts of capacity slots to different city's, differentiated by tiers. "It says to me that a minority of Millwall fans are spoiling it for a club that is going in the right direction with a tag they have had for years and years and they are trying to eradicate it. 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. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. Former England defender Micah Richards described the scenes as 'disheartening'. ', 'I am sure it is something that does need looking at and addressing. Went with a load of mates from Peckham, Lewisham, Hither green and Catford. 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. Like . Proud of the staff. ', He added that it 'made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today!!!'. 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. 'I absolutely do feel that Millwall should have put something out yesterday to stand by those players who are hurt. 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. Their black players like Mahlon Romeo were heartbroken yesterday. The club has a long and checkered past when it comes to violence, one that dates back more than a century. That is racism. "We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today.". Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV. 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. Millwall's match with Derby on Saturday was the first time their supporters were able to watch from the stands since the coronavirus pandemic halted games in March. Some spectators booed while players made the anti-racism . "More on this story: https://t.co/SCap9J1hYZ pic.twitter.com/xETM4W5oHB, Lions fans are no strangers to controversy. Millwall supporters booed their own players while they took the knee in support of the fight against racism at The Den this afternoon. Further comments from yesterday's game. pic.twitter.com/7T25MmMDwI. 2,000 supporters were. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup. The comments below have not been moderated. Home affairs reporter I heard it and wasvery surprised. I thought Mahlon Romeo's performance [for Millwall] was absolutely outstanding. 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I thought we started the game well and created . Published: 10:59 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 17:26 GMT, 6 December 2020. SERIOUSLY??? There were fears before the match that Millwall fans would boo the anti-racism message. In a statement, it 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. Proud of the players. It has offended me and everyone who works for this club the players and the staff. "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.". FIFA president Gianni Infantino was seen enjoying some Championship football on Saturday after heading to The Den to watch Millwall take on Norwich. 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. 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'. However, the Premier League and EFL made the decision toreplace the BLM slogan on shirts after growing concerns the movement has beenhijacked by extremists. 'The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. "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.". 230K subscribers Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before the club's match against Derby. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. Millwall lost the match on Jason Knights 69th minute goal. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Coventry are another team who have opted not to take a knee this season. 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. 'Taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology. People must feel free to demonstrate their abhorrence to racism in their own way. I feel really low probably the lowest Ive felt in my time at this club.. ', Anti-racism campaign Kick It Out released a statement on Saturday following the incident. Millwall fans group says booing players taking a knee was not racist A statement from the Millwall Supporters' Club on Sunday, however, said the boos were aimed at the 'Black Lives Matter'. 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. 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