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QPR will change its policy on kneeling for Tuesday’s game in Millwall, live on Sky Sports, in a show of “solidarity” after the boos in the Den last weekend.
Players on the west side of London stopped kneeling earlier this season following comments from football director Les Ferdinand that the action had “waned”.
Speaking ahead of his trip to Millwall this week, QPR chief Mark Warburton echoed Ferdinand’s calls for “positive action,” rather than “gestures,” but revealed that his team will return to their knees after arguing. his response to the scenes that overshadowed Millwall’s game against Derby on Saturday.
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“In light of certain events, we will strongly support the cause and our players will kneel,” Warburton said.
“Tomorrow night we will stand in solidarity because we will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
“It’s the right thing to do, everyone can see it.
QPR stopped kneeling at the start of the season after claiming the message had ‘watered down’
“The players have come to me and have told me what they think and I absolutely agree with them.
“Going forward, this club is very proactive in this area and is one of the most diverse clubs in the country.
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A section of the Millwall crowd booed as the players knelt before the start of the game against the Derby.
“It is not about symbolic gestures, it is about positive actions.
“We totally agree with what Les said. Using the NHS applause for caregivers as an example, it was a fantastic cause, but it ran its course and now we move on.”
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Speaking at the Super Sunday Matchday, Darren Lewis says he believes players should consider refusing to play if their calls for racial equality are not respected.
Warburton: No plans to leave
Speaking at the Super Sunday Matchday, soccer writer Darren Lewis suggested that there can only be “substantial change” once players refuse to participate in the sport.
Lewis believes that the condemnation of the authorities “means nothing” and says that real change can only happen once the footballers refuse to play completely.
When asked if there were any plans for his players to take action if more boos occurred on Tuesday, Warburton responded, “Not at all. We will show solidarity by kneeling and then focusing on 90 minutes of soccer against a tough opponent.
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Millwall manager Gary Rowett was very disappointed that fans booed when players from both clubs knelt before the Derby game, but also emphasized that Millwall as a club has worked hard to campaign against racism.
“Anything else that happens outside of that is none of our business.”
Following the incident, Millwall has said it is “shocked and saddened” and say club representatives will meet with Kick It Out and representatives of other appropriate bodies “in an attempt to use Saturday’s events as a catalyst for faster solutions” .
PFA urges Millwall to identify those who booed
The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) has reiterated its support for the players kneeling and insists that the act is a “human rights issue” rather than a political one.
The players’ union also strongly condemned the Millwall supporters section who booed and urged the club to identify those responsible.
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Show Racism the Red Card, Ged Grebby, says boos from Millwall fans have helped the anti-racism movement get back to the top of the political agenda.
In a statement, the PFA said: “The decision to kneel, as a result of George Floyd’s death in the US and the global tide of support for the BLM movement, was a decision led by players in solidarity and support for Los Black people face racism We have all seen players suffer racist abuse on and off the court, this is not a political problem, it is a human rights problem.
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“The PFA fully supports the right of players to kneel, while understanding that it is the responsibility of soccer authorities to continue to advance and challenge inequalities in soccer.
“The closed stadiums have been a respite for players who are abused on the field, although they have not stopped the ongoing abuse online.
“The perpetrators in Millwall must be easily located given the stadium restrictions and we ask the club to act quickly to identify the section of the crowd that booed the players.
“While booing is not a crime, it is a sad indictment for a lack of understanding and empathy for the players’ fight against racism and discrimination.”
‘Booing fans brought Black Lives Matter back to the political agenda’
Show Racism the Red Card, said CEO Ged Grebby Sky Sports News that players should continue to kneel, while clubs should consider banning orders if the problem persists.
Grebby said: “We want players to keep on their knees because this is about keeping the anti-racism movement at the top of the political agenda. Ironically, the Millwall fans who booed have done it, they have ensured that racism takes a back seat highlighted on the agenda.
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Show Racism the Red Card, Ged Grebby, says boos from Millwall fans have helped the anti-racism movement get back to the top of the political agenda.
“Now we would urge the players not to back down and keep kneeling. There was a discussion with Les Ferdinand and other key players that we want to see action, of course we want to see changes, but symbolic gestures have their role.” to play.
“[Striking and walking off the pitch] Sure, these are two options that the players union and the PFA should discuss, but we will discuss it with Millwall and other clubs, there are many more options than that. I think the statements from the clubs are louder, making it clear this time that if the fans boo, I’m sure the clubs will consider banning the orders.
“Normally we wouldn’t do that because of the boos from the fans, but if it’s premeditated, we have to see that.”
Colchester owner: boos are not welcome
Colchester owner Robbie Cowling says fans who want to boo kneeling players are not welcome at the club.
The U beat Grimsby 2-1 in Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash, but that victory was overshadowed by several fans booing the players’ anti-racism gesture before kick-off.
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Show Racism the Red Card CEO Ged Grebby Says Millwall Incident Will Reinforce Black Lives Matter Message
“The game is talked about because of the ridiculous actions of a select few who decided to boo our players as they knelt before kickoff,” Cowling said in a statement.
“It is undeniable that blacks and other ethnic minorities continue to be victims of racism, and black footballers and Colchester United staff feel that they are in a privileged position that has been fought for with the blood and sweat of their ancestors. A position that in 2020 the average black person is not yet available.
“Those who get down on their knees and support the knee grab, not only show their willingness to support the drive to eradicate racial oppression, but force it to be a topic of conversation even when it is uncomfortable.
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Edleen John of the FA says they fully support players who choose to kneel, following the incident in which a group of Millwall fans booed as players knelt in the game against Derby.
“Perhaps those who booed on Saturday can now understand what this gesture means for our club and will at least remain silent for the next few matches as the players continue to kneel before each kickoff.”
“Alternatively, they should stay away from our club because anyone who still wants to boo now that I have explained the purpose and importance of kneeling is not welcome in our club.”
“I will be happy to reimburse anyone for the remaining value of their season leave if that is the reason they feel they can no longer attend our games.”
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