On Twitter, Gary Lineker, said: 'Let's be fair, it only appears to be a small minority of Millwall fans that didn't boo the players taking the knee.'. 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. 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. 'And the fans have chosen to boo that, which for the life of me I can't understand. Millwall-supporting hooligans eventually became so notorious that they have been featured in several television shows and films in the U.K. and abroad, including 2005s Green Street Hooligans.. 'I don't even like talking about the matter. #BlackLivesMatter.". 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. By. '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 fans boo players taking the knee upon their return to stadium "We need to look at these instances of prejudice and racism and what it does is move things forward," he said. "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. "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. "It must've been really, really difficult proudly wearing a Millwall shirt to hear supporters boo something that you believe in, which is not a political message, let's make this absolutely clear. The gesture has been carried out by players and staff across the country originally in support of Black Lives Matter, before the Premier League distanced itself from the movement. "The club has worked tirelessly in recent months to prepare for the return of supporters," they said. The same season we beat the Nigels, Chelsea and Leicester before losing at Luton. "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. THE NOTEBOOK: Arsenal are becoming the comeback kings after winning the battle of the American tycoons 'I started to run and didn't really know where I was running to': Mikel Arteta admits he lost his bearings Millwall 0-1 Derby: Game overshadowed by fans booing players taking a knee before kick-off - BBC Sport, Mahlon Romeo angry and hurt by those Millwall fans who booed taking the knee gesture South London News. Former England captain Rooney, whose side won Saturday's game 1-0, said afterwards it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. It was pleasing to get the win. Coronavirus regulations in England mean that only 2,000 local fans are allowed to attend games with no away fans permitted to travel. Ahead of Saturday's game, Millwall's players released a statement signalling their intent to continue doing the gesture before matches until the New Year. 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. 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. Paul Heckingbottom provides positive Billy Sharp update ahead of Millwall 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. 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. 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. How many seasons,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, | Page 4 | Millwall Forum As much as I find it distasteful, booing the gesture isn't in itself a racist act; you can't ban fans simply for booing. Millwall lost the match on Jason Knights 69th minute goal. They're trying to change around history of this football club and it's never going to be easy because their fanbase has let them down continuously. Anti-racism campaign Kick It Out said: 'We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee today at Millwall. Fans booing at full-time and some left after third goal? "It is so disheartening because it is like we have come so far but we have so far to go. 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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. Fans at Millwall boo players taking a knee on return to stadium Millwall Player Mahlon Romeo Issues Emotional Statement After Fans Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans. On players taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Rowett added: 'Is it a political message, is it an anti-discrimination message? 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. Further comments from yesterday's game. pic.twitter.com/7T25MmMDwI. 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. Millwall Fans Boo Players Taking a Knee for Black Lives Matter Sportspeople across the world have chosen to kneel before games in support of Black Lives Matter. We won one nil and Dean Neal scored. Townsend told Sky Sports: 'Well, I've got to be honest I was in conversation with the club last night and I feel for the good people at the club who I've worked with for the last year and a bit like Steve Kavanagh (chief executive), the chairman (John Berylson) and people on the board. Rod Liddle. 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. And organisation Kick it Out, added: "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players taking the knee at Millwall. Millwall are pandering to the fans who want their - The Independent Rosenior is a member of the FA's inclusion advisory board and is also on a panel of six who will appoint the next FA chairman in the spring. However, the day was overshadowed by the fans' response to seeing their side take the knee for the first time in person. ', 'I am sure it is something that does need looking at and addressing. What Chelsea fans did at half-time as frustrations continue for Graham 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. Watch: Anger as Millwall fans boo players taking the knee at home game This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. Millwall fans booed as players took the knee ahead of their game against Derby Supporters returned to The Den for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak The club issued a statement. . The clubsaid they were 'saddened' by events which took place duringMillwall's Championship game with Derby county on Saturday and felt 'disappointed' that the return of fans to their stadium was 'overshadowed'. "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. FA and EFL condemn Millwall fans for booing as players take a knee How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. A section of Millwall fans BOOED players for taking the knee ahead of their Championship clash against Derby County. They don't agree with Black Lives Matter; that says they are racist to me. "We applaud the players of Millwall and Derby for taking a stand and defying the hate shown by some fans today.". It is time and time and time again.". 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. and take serious action against this'. 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.