Millwall to keep taking knee in fight against racism despite fears of being booed by OWN fans
MILLWALL players will keep taking the knee — despite fears they could be booed by their own fans for doing so.
Many Lions supporters want their club to join those who have already abandoned the pre-match protest.
Some are concerned by links to Black Lives Matter and its political views, seen as inflammatory.
Millwall welcome 2,000 fans back for today’s Championship visit of Wayne Rooney and Derby.
And Gary Rowett and his players released a statement.
It read: "We are fully supportive of the efforts in ridding the sport, and society, of all forms of discrimination.
"It is our duty to reinforce the positive messaging.
"Taking the knee, for us, is in no way representative of any agreement with political messaging or ideology.
"It is purely about tackling discrimination."
