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English clubs avoid punishment over booing of players taking a knee
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Millwall and Colchester avoid FA punishment over fans booing players taking knee
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TAKING the knee as an act of solidarity against racism continues to have the overwhelming support of professional footballers, according to the players’ union.
The gesture was booed by Millwall supporters before their home Championship game against Derby on December 5, and in the Lions’ next match against QPR a decision was taken for the players to stand arm in arm instead.
However, the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) says it has consulted its membership and the vast majority want to continue taking the knee.
The PFA also accused the English Football League (EFL) of showing “a lack of leadership” over the issue.
Manchester United s Marcus Rashford, left, and Tottenham s Serge Aurier battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Friday, June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Glyn Kirk, Pool)
The union said there had been a lack of leadership for the English Football League (EFL) players, who have been left in a “difficult position” following the recent negative crowd reaction at several matches.
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PFA equalities executive Jason Lee said the initiative had been player-led from the outset.
“The purpose of the discussions and survey was to make sure that we were continuing to represent what the players wanted on this issue,” he said.
London (AFP) – Players “overwhelmingly support” continuing to take a knee in support of the fight against racial injustice, the Professional Footballers’ Association said on Friday.
Teams at Premier League and English Football League games have been making the gesture since matches restarted in June following the coronavirus shutdown.
The players’ union said it had consulted its membership on the issue after booing at some stadiums, including at EFL games hosted by Millwall and Colchester earlier this month.
The PFA also accused the EFL, which oversees the second, third and fourth tiers of English football, of showing “a lack of leadership” over the issue.
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