Millwall, QPR stand up against racism

Millwall and QPR players held an anti-racism banner before the game.

Millwall fans applauded when their team and QPR players came together to hold an anti-racism banner before Tuesday's Championship match at The Den.

This comes days after booing them for taking a knee in solidarity against racial discrimination. 

Players were booed as they took a knee before Saturday's defeat by Derby.

Millwall's players did not take a knee before kick-off on Tuesday but QPR's players did, despite stopping the gesture earlier this season.

Millwall said it was "one of the most important days in the club's history".

In a letter handed to fans in attendance, they added: "The eyes of the world are on this football club tonight - your club - and they want us to fail.

"Together as one, we will not let that happen."

After the 1-1 draw, Millwall manager Gary Rowett told Sky Sports: "I thought it was a very positive stance. I am proud of everybody at the club, because it has been a difficult few days.

"People perhaps turned up and tuned in tonight expecting - and possibly hoping - for a negative evening against Millwall Football Club.

"What we have proved tonight is that I believe the fans are behind our anti-discrimination message."

QPR's Ilias Chair celebrating his opening goal by taking a knee and raising a fist in front of the Millwall fans, along with team-mate Bright Osayi-Samuel.