The Rams then moved off the foot of the table with a goal from Jason Knight in the 69th minute. Rams veteran Colin Kazim-Richards slammed Millwalls boobirds on social media afterward, while also praising his Derby teammates and staffers for standing up for whats right. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 'Over the coming days, club, 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 fans boo as players take the knee. The first weekend of fans returning to Championship grounds was overshadowed by Millwall supporters booing as players were taking a knee. Derby interim boss Wayne Rooney, who secured his first win in charge of the Rams with a 1-0 success at The Den, said: 'With everything that has been going on in recent months, it was very surprising. "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. Last updated on 6 December 20206 December 2020.From the section Millwall. Lions players have declined to take the knee . A much-needed victory today, what are your emotions? Read about our approach to external linking. 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. I feel really low probably the lowest Ive felt in my time at this club.. The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. Unlike the majority of clubs in the EFL, Millwall players have decided to stop taking the knee prior to their matches. It was against Enfield in the fa cup, December 1984. 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. ", 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. 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'. 4 Millwall fans were involved in a fight in the away end at Cardiff Credit: Rex 4 'I work for one of the most diverse football clubs in this country. He added: I will say it every single damn time, this is why I stand and stand proud.. "It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging. "The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain.". A lot of people are being fooled out there. were fears before the match that Millwall fans would boo the anti-racism message. Millwall supporters booed their own players while they took the knee in support of the fight against racism at The Den this afternoon. It is the 1938 England football association position you are mocking Piers. Speaking to theBBC, he added: 'There are 2,000 so you can pinpoint the people going. "It is really important that the vast majority of us show respect and support of. 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. In return, Sunak loyalists are muttering, Theresa May is the true villain in this latest Tory Brexit war, Isolating with the ex: Lucy by the Sea, by Elizabeth Strout, reviewed, Hancock and Goves cringeworthy Covid love-in, Is Putin winning? Prior to their game, the Millwallsquad released a statement, which read: 'As a squad we are fully supportive of the entire football familys efforts in ridding the sport, and society generally, of all forms of discrimination. Wayne Rooney criticised a number of Millwall fans for their "disgraceful and mindless behaviour" before kick-off on Saturday against Derby County, when members of the crowd booed their own players while taking the knee.. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. "On behalf of Derby County, 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.". "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . 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? "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. By. Pic: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images. 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. 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. 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. 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. 'I know this is not them and Steve was hurting. 'No one is more passionate than me about this topic. 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. If you boo you are racist simple. 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 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. "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. Absolute disgrace.. pic.twitter.com/lVsdb1KUpa, Colin Kazim-Richards (@ColinKazim) December 5, 2020, Marquee Gonzaga-Baylor game postponed due to COVID-19, How Steelers 2020 draft class is fueling unbeaten season, Davis admits injuries played role in $190M deal with Lakers, Obamas high school hoops jersey fetches $192K at auction, English soccer fans were allowed back into stadiums. 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. The Den was able to host 2,000 home fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted. "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.". Read about our approach to external linking. Proud of the players. Ex-Man City defender Micah Richards added on the BBC: "It is just disheartening. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today.'. There were Millwall fans who boo during recent matches against Portsmouth and Fulham. The Football Association and anti-discrimination body Kick It Out have condemned the booing. said it was "disappointing and upsetting" to hear the booing from supporters. 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. Coronavirus regulations in England mean that only 2,000 local fans are allowed to attend games with no away fans permitted to travel. 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.'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. 'Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.'. 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. 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. Some Millwall fans booed the players taking a knee before Saturday's game against Rooney's Derby at 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. 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. Before the game, the first team reaffirmed their support for the anti-racist act. "It is important we do not tolerate or accept the actions of the mindless few.". 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. Former England defender Micah Richards described the scenes as 'disheartening'. "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. Dion Dublin, who played on loan at Millwall, said on BBC's Final Score: "They don't agree with taking the knee, which means they are racist. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series, The England captain talks VAR, fans returning and Justin Bieber. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? 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. 'It is purely about tackling discrimination, as has been the case throughout. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Derby first-team coach Liam Rosenior said that the players were affected by the booing at The Den on Saturday. 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. "BLM is an anti racist movement. However, the return of spectators was overshadowed by the pre-match incident. 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. Following the match, the Football Association (FA) said it "strongly condemns" supporters who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. 'Having to say this is a pain,' Kazim-Richards said, '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. I heard it and wasvery surprised. 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 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. 'We applaud the players for taking a stand and defying the hate shown today. The Millwall miscreants that call themselves fans made headlines over the weekend for booing the players who kneeled before kickoff ahead of the club's match against Derby County. "It is so disheartening because it is like we have come so far but we have so far to go. 'Taking the knee will not bring about change in the game - actions will.'. Sheffield United are looking to put Wednesday evening's defeat to Middlesbrough behind them when they travel to Millwall this weekend. 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. The fans today have disrespected not just me, but the football club. People must feel free to demonstrate their abhorrence to racism in their own way.