FA SANCTIONS: ‘Entirely unacceptable’ – Millwall ‘appalled’ by tragedy chanting heard in Leeds United clash

FA SANCTIONS: ‘Entirely unacceptable’ – Millwall ‘appalled’ by tragedy chanting heard in Leeds United clash

Millwall have issued a strongly-worded statement in relation to allegations of tragedy chanting during

their FA Cup win at Leeds United this afternoon.

 

“We all have a duty to ensure Millwall Football Club is represented proudly and responsibly at all times,”

a Millwall statement read.

 

“The club strongly condemns all forms of football tragedy abuse and is appalled to receive reports

of such chanting from a minority at today’s Emirates FA Cup fixture against Leeds United.

 

“Both clubs have suffered tragic losses to their respective families in recent history.

Chanting about this is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the club or the governing bodies.

 

“It has no place in football and the club will work closely with Leeds United and authorities to identify those responsible.”

 

The Whites said they were “extremely disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football tragedies”

and pledged to work with the Lions and the authorities to identify individuals engaging in tragedy chanting.

Whites chief Daniel Farke also called on the football community to combat tragedy chanting.

 

The visitors won the all-Championship affair courtesy of Femi Azeez’s double.

Millwall boss Alex Neil was pleased his team’s display. “I thought the first 75 minutes we carried a threat,”

he said. “They’re a really good side and got great attacking players.”

 

When asked if Josuha Guilavogu should have been sent off in the first half following a strong challenge on

Casper De Norre, Neil said: “I haven’t seen it back, I’m not really in the habit of wanting to get players sent off. Football’s still a contact sport for me, provided it doesn’t go over the limits of what you deem an acceptable challenge. I still like to see players sort of fight it out and getting on with each other.”

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