Kick It Out said in a statement on Saturday: 'We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee today at Millwall. "What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. I am sick to death of talking about this situation. As their match against Derby County was about to begin, video footage taken from the ground shows that there were a large number of aggressive boos from the stands as the players knelt down. 230K subscribers Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before the club's match against Derby. 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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. 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. Ben Davies. Went with a load of mates from Peckham, Lewisham, Hither green and Catford. Millwall boss Gary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at The Den. A lot of people are being fooled out there. 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. The FA released a statement appearing to condemn the incident shortly after the full-time whistle. 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. The Blades were soundly beaten 3-1 in midweek but will be hoping to bounce back at The Den tomorrow. However, several players and pundits took to social media to condemn the fans and call for action to be taken. The Premier League have been taken for fools. Millwall lost the match on Jason Knights 69th minute goal. Millwall's fans grabbed the headlines before kick off as they continued to boo the Bluebirds players who took the knee along with their manager and the referee. Millwall have released a statement saying they are "dismayed and saddened" after some fans booed players for taking the knee ahead of Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Derby County. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Advertise with Brno Daily and reach English-speaking community in Brno. This only enraged Piers further as he responded: Youre comparing taking the knee as a protest against racial injustice to appeasing Nazis? Pic: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today. Millwall fans boo as players from both the home side and Derby took the knee prior to kick-off A section of Millwall fans booed as their players and Championship opponents Derby took a knee. '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. The jeering happened at the . Dont think you come to this ground and spread hatred. ', 'I am sure it is something that does need looking at and addressing. There were Millwall fans who boo during recent matches against Portsmouth and Fulham. "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . 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. 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. "How do these fans get allocated to the games?" A gate was also broken during the brawl, with no police present to break . Since October 17, 2018, Brno Daily has been listed in Google News as a reliable local source of news in English. black lives matter. 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. Millwall supporters booed their own players while they took the knee in support of the fight against racism at The Den this afternoon. Millwall bossGary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. 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. 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 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,. A section of Millwall FC fans booed players who chose to take a knee. 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. "We urge the players to continue using their platforms and their voices to support this fight. "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. Home affairs reporter "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.". "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of each other," said Rooney, 35. It feels like it falls on deaf ears. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Plenty of BAME commentators have said that 'taking the knee' is no longer the correct way to move forward. MILLWALL'S returning fans booed their own players as they took a knee before kick-off. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? Wayne Rooney, Derby's interim boss, said it was "very surprising" to hear the booing. The day marked the first time that fans were able to attend a game in person since lockdown began in March. 'Every time I've played there I've heard a form of racist abuse this has got to stop.'. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. 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. Millwall's own black players were called every racist name under the sun despite wearing our shirt with pride. The FA has designated different amounts of capacity slots to different city's, differentiated by tiers. English soccer fans were allowed back into stadiums for the first time in almost a year on Saturday, but Millwall supporters didnt even make it to kickoff of the second-tier clubs match against Derby County before lustily booing both teams for taking a knee to call attention to systemic racism. 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country. Hes made clear that he believes abandoning the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is a terrible idea and says he will find it very hard to vote for his successors measure. 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. 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. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. 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. 'The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. 'It is purely about tackling discrimination.'. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. 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. 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!". 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've had a tough period so I'm delighted for the players and the supporters because they've had to suffer. Some players, pundits and fans have condemned the fans' actions while others say the gesture is no longer appropriate. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup. The Den welcomed back 2,000 supporters for the first time since the start of the pandemic for their 1-0 defeat to Wayne Rooney's Derby. SERIOUSLY??? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "Wayne was outstanding on the day in supporting players who were clearly affected by something they couldn't believe was happening in front of their eyes. 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. 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 . It read: "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.". "Prior to the match, we were aware of the possibility of a planned disruptive response during the taking of the knee in support of the BLM campaign, but nothing prepared us for what we heard. '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. "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.". Fuck Millwall and any fans that boo. But what kind of mugs do they think the rest of us are? I feel really low probably the lowest Ive felt in my time at this club.. #61. . Ben Haslam. 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It certainly didnt condemn it quite the contrary, in fact. They don't agree with Black Lives Matter; that says they are racist to me. Some spectators booed while players made the anti-racism . 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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. Millwall lost the match 1-0 as former England star Rooney claimed his first win as Derby's interim boss. 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. Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. "It is so disheartening because it is like we have come so far but we have so far to go. 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. 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Derby boss Wayne Rooney, whose side won Saturday's game 1-0, said it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. The efl have to be strong and take serious action against this. Players in the Premier League now wear 'No Room for Racism' while EFL shirts bear the message 'Not Today or Any Day' in support of their ongoing campaign against all forms of discrimination. "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. 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. "The club has worked tirelessly in recent months to prepare for the return of supporters," they said. 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