Millwall and Colchester will face NO PUNISHMENT from the FA over fans booing players taking the knee

The FA have announced they will be taking no disciplinary action against Millwall and Colchester after some of their supporters booed players taking the knee.

Millwall became the first club to boo the knee gesture at a home game against Derby at the Den on December 5, prompting the club to say they were ‘dismayed and saddened’ by what had happened.

Jeers were also heard in Colchester’s win over Grimsby in League Two, but now the governing body say that no punishment will be meted out to the clubs because it does ‘not see taking the knee as a political symbol.

The FA have announced they will be taking no disciplinary action against Millwall and Courtney Senior’s Colchester after some of their fans were heard booing the knee

 Millwall’s Championship loss to Derby and Colchester’s win over Grimsby in League Two on December 5 were overshadowed by boos

A statement from the FA read: ”Having carefully considered these matters, including the observations from all relevant parties, we can confirm that no formal disciplinary action will be taken against the clubs concerned on this occasion…. 

‘However, The FA would like to further clarify that anyone who chooses to take the knee will continue to receive our support as they highlight the inequality and injustice experienced by the Black community.

‘To be clear, we do not see taking the knee as a political symbol, and would contend that there can now be no doubt as to what the gesture means in a footballing context. 

‘Therefore, The FA will continue to monitor and investigate should similar crowd-related incidents occur.’

Millwall became the first club to boo the knee gesture against Derby at the Den on December 5

‘The FA continues to support all players and clubs that wish to take a stand against any form of discrimination, and will always condemn the behaviours of anyone that chooses to actively oppose these values.’

The news comes after a survey carried out by the Professional Footballers’ Association showned overwhelming support from players to continue taking a knee.

The results of the survey, which was sent to all Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League (WSL) squads, illustrated that players ‘support continuing this act of solidarity despite any adverse responses that may be received’.

Over 400 players responded to the survey and around 80 per cent expressed their support for taking the knee.