Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Football players originally started taking the knee when the 2019-2020 season resumed in June. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. Coronavirus regulations in England mean that only 2,000 local fans are allowed to attend games with no away fans permitted to travel. "Having to say this is a pain," Kazim-Richards said. 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 boo players for kneeling before soccer game Every word Graham Potter said on Chelsea win, substitutions, Koulibaly "BLM is an anti racist movement. 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. Millwall 's Mahlon Romeo has issued a strong and emotional statement after the club's fans booed both sets of players when they 'took the knee' prior to today's game. Everton midfielder Amadou Onana happy to have avoided boo-boys The Lions added they are committed to doing it to "be a force for good". The scenes have prompted reactions from pundits and former players including Trevor Sinclair, Gregg Halford and Gary Lineker, who told his Twitter followers the Millwall fans not booing were in the 'minority'. Speaking after the game, Millwall managerGary Rowett said: '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. Granit Xhaka revealed he did not want to wear Arsenal's shirt anymore after being booed by fans in 2019, with the midfielder crediting Mikel Arteta for convincing him to remain at the club. Millwall Controversy: Wayne Rooney Slams 'Disgraceful' Fans Booing The broadcast journalist then claimed to have invited Laurence onto Good Morning Britain six weeks ago but he pulled out at the last minute. The day marked the first time that fans were able to attend a game in person since lockdown began in March. 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. Gary Rowett slammed for comments after Millwall fans boo players taking 'The club do 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.'. Booing from the stands at the London-based football club was heard after referee Darren England blew his whistle for the players to make the gesture. '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. Millwall fans booed as their players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Derby forward Colin Kazim-Richards described the incident as "an absolute disgrace". '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. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is spotted at MILLWALL 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. "We are saddened by the behaviour of fans booing the players . Proud of the result. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. It has offended me and everyone who works for this club the players and the staff. "What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out. Millwalls own black star, Mahlon Romeo, declared: Todays game has become irrelevant. It is an enormous shame that the Millwall fans who booed their players for 'taking a knee' in support of Black Lives Matter last week were not better acquainted with one of the British BLM leaders, Sasha Johnson they might have taken a knee themselves out of admiration. 'Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.'. Millwall 'dismayed and saddened' by fans' booing of players taking a Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Will people be happy for players to take the knee for the next 10 years but see no actual progress made? It certainly didnt condemn it quite the contrary, in fact. Ever since English teams returned to the field last summer after an unplanned, months-long break caused by the coronavirus pandemic, players, coaches and have been taking a knee before games in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Some Millwall supporters booed when players from both sides took a knee before the Sky Bet Championship match, which Derby won 1-0. . '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.'. The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on football players' shirts. He added: I will say it every single damn time, this is why I stand and stand proud.. The comments below have not been moderated. 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. 'It is purely about tackling discrimination.'. 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. "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. 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. Fans returned to The . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. But having to say this is a pain but Ill say it every single damn time this is why I STAND and STAND PROUD and I have to say every single person involved with @dcfcofficial did too made me proud to wear this shirt with the boys today!!! The Black Lives Matter slogan also appeared on Premier League shirts. "The club do 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.". How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. 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. Up to 2,000 fans were allowed into stadiums across England on Saturday, marking the first time since the pandemic began in March that any spectators were permitted to attend games in person. Following the match, the Football Association (FA) said it "strongly condemns" supporters who "actively voice their opposition" to players taking a stand against discrimination. His club said it was "fully behind any and all of our players and staff who take a stand against any form of discrimination", adding: "We also condemn the behaviours of any supporters that actively voice opposition to those activities.". Millwall boss Gary Rowett said he was 'disappointed' by the fans' behaviour, while opposition manager Wayne Rooney said it was 'surprising'. 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. Chelsea fans rejoice as they finally score goal - but still boo at Plenty of BAME commentators have said that 'taking the knee' is no longer the correct way to move forward. A lot of people are being fooled out there. But they sparked an anti-discrimination row after their vocal protest from the stands.