There were a handful of fans booing at Colchester, whereas it was the majority of the 2,000 at Millwall, there’s also video of the Millwall fans, but there doesn’t seem to be any of Colchester. Hardly a surprise where the attention is going.
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There were a handful of fans booing at Colchester, whereas it was the majority of the 2,000 at Millwall, there’s also video of the Millwall fans, but there doesn’t seem to be any of Colchester. Hardly a surprise where the attention is going.
That’s a sweeping statement
I e listened to one vid and it sounded like a handful on it to me
And as they’re wearing masks how can anyone say it was all 2000!??
There was a brief clip on Look East, but I haven't seen it anywhere else.
Millwall manager, Gary Rowlett saying that Millwall FC will no longer be taking the knee and are concentrating on doing something more positive.
He said he didn't think they should continue taking the knee, but Millwall have announced they plan to continue until the New Year.
Colchester United owner and Chairman Robbie Cowling has issued the following statement:
It was so good to welcome our fans back into our stadium on Saturday for our League Two game against Grimsby and so much about the day was perfect.
Our club supports the players and their choice to take the knee for a few seconds before every game.
Callum Harriot described the purpose of the gesture perfectly to me explaining that taking the knee dates back to early civil rights movements as a way of silently showing solidarity in support of political inequalities suffered by oppressed communities.
Those that take the knee want to highlight that all lives should be valued and should not be treated inhumanely or inferior to others just because of their race.
It is undeniable that black and other ethnic minority people are still the victims of racism, and the black footballers and staff at Colchester United feel that they are in a position of privilege that has been fought for through the blood and sweat of their ancestors.
A position that in 2020 the average black person is still not afforded.
Those taking the knee, and supporting the taking of the knee, not only shows their willingness to support the drive to eradicate racial oppression but force it to be a talking point even when it’s uncomfortable.
Undeniably, taking the knee is a fundamental catalyst in pushing the conversation and thus the necessary changes forward.
I’m sure the vast majority of Colchester United fans are supportive and want to play their part in showing they back the actions of our players.
Maybe those that booed on Saturday might now understand what this gesture means to our club and will at the very least remain silent during future games whilst the players continue to take the knee before each kick-off.
Alternatively, they should just stay away from our club because anyone that still wants to boo now that I have explained the purpose and importance of the taking of the knee is not welcome at our club.
I will be happy to refund anyone for the remaining value of their season permit if that is the reason they feel they can no longer attend our games.
It would be very disappointing if anyone does decide to boo again. Therefore, going forward I would like to make the actions of those fans who do boo the taking of the knee completely irrelevant.
For every game where the players choose to take the knee, I would like all of our fans to join me in applauding this gesture to ensure our players know we fully support them.
It was so good to welcome our fans back into our stadium on Saturday for our League Two game against Grimsby and so much about the day was perfect.
- My journey into the stadium felt so much more exciting knowing other fans were making their way there too.
- The amazing efforts of the staff to ensure the stadium was Covid-19 secure were finally tested and because of the brilliant compliance with the code of conduct by the fans who attended, the months of hard work and preparation worked extremely well.
- Junior Tchamadeu at just 16 years and 348 days old became the youngest player to ever start a game for Colchester United and marked his debut with an excellent performance that belied his tender age and his lack of first team experience. Well done Junior and well done Steve and Hayden for being brave enough to start a young player like Junior in such an important game.
- Those in attendance may have been low in numbers but that was not obvious because those that did attend got right behind the team and made plenty of noise.
- Winning the game means we have gained seventeen points from our last nine league games. Considering the financial cut backs we were forced to make this season, I think that’s amazing. Dare I say it’s punching?
Our club supports the players and their choice to take the knee for a few seconds before every game.
Callum Harriot described the purpose of the gesture perfectly to me explaining that taking the knee dates back to early civil rights movements as a way of silently showing solidarity in support of political inequalities suffered by oppressed communities.
Those that take the knee want to highlight that all lives should be valued and should not be treated inhumanely or inferior to others just because of their race.
It is undeniable that black and other ethnic minority people are still the victims of racism, and the black footballers and staff at Colchester United feel that they are in a position of privilege that has been fought for through the blood and sweat of their ancestors.
A position that in 2020 the average black person is still not afforded.
Those taking the knee, and supporting the taking of the knee, not only shows their willingness to support the drive to eradicate racial oppression but force it to be a talking point even when it’s uncomfortable.
Undeniably, taking the knee is a fundamental catalyst in pushing the conversation and thus the necessary changes forward.
I’m sure the vast majority of Colchester United fans are supportive and want to play their part in showing they back the actions of our players.
Maybe those that booed on Saturday might now understand what this gesture means to our club and will at the very least remain silent during future games whilst the players continue to take the knee before each kick-off.
Alternatively, they should just stay away from our club because anyone that still wants to boo now that I have explained the purpose and importance of the taking of the knee is not welcome at our club.
I will be happy to refund anyone for the remaining value of their season permit if that is the reason they feel they can no longer attend our games.
It would be very disappointing if anyone does decide to boo again. Therefore, going forward I would like to make the actions of those fans who do boo the taking of the knee completely irrelevant.
For every game where the players choose to take the knee, I would like all of our fans to join me in applauding this gesture to ensure our players know we fully support them.
I just dont get it .
They booed the players for taking the knee but they cheer like hell if one of them scores the winning goal for their club .
Ooh the Hypocracy
Maybe they're there to watch football and don't care too much about the politics???I just dont get it .
They booed the players for taking the knee but they cheer like hell if one of them scores the winning goal for their club .
Ooh the Hypocracy
They evidentially don't care about the effect it has on their black players either.
Do you care about the effect of your actions,posts and comments on the Allams?
Actions, posts & comments regarding the Allams are based on the The Allam’s actions, comments & threats. They have nothing whatsoever to do with their Race.
Millwall's Mahlon Romeo: "I'm almost lost for words. I don't know how they thought that would make me feel. I don't know what they thought taking a knee stood for. But I think I've explained it simply enough. I feel really low - probably the lowest I've felt in my time at this club".
So, you have never read any of the posts which mentioned his Egyptian heritage?
What would the reaction be if players supported something not to the liking of the "progressives" and liberals? Brexit? Or the suppression of minorities in China? Or the suppression of women in some countries?
I probably called the few I have seen out as being racist.
There’s getting to be quite a long list of insecure ignorant & racist old ****s on here. It’s eye opening & embarrassing in equal measures.
Why you get political fam? Locks the thread mate.
I’d support the players in your last two examples. In fact it would be great for other Muslims in our country and around the world to show solidarity with their counterparts in Northern China. The first is nothing like the other two at all.
I noticed the pages of stuff about George Floyd. Noticed when Chazz and myself posted an RIP about the teacher beheaded in France there were about 3 responses, when we posted about the others murdered that week by religious nutters hardly any responses. Sometimes what people don't say is instructive.
It is political from the start. There are black people who don't support BLM because of its politics.
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