From the BBC
Millwall have accused the media of "highly sensationalised" and "factually incorrect" coverage of their League One play-off semi-final against Leeds.
Neil Harris scored the only goal as the Lions won the first leg at The Den 1-0.
A number of home fans ran on to the pitch on Saturday and Leeds keeper Casper Ankergren appeared to be pushed and have a cigarette thrown at him.
A Millwall statement said: "It is clear certain journalists were sent to The Den with their agenda already formed."
Four spectators were arrested at the game and the Football Association will investigate the crowd trouble.
The statement continued: "The facts were not allowed to get in the way of a 'good story' and as such the events were portrayed in certain quarters in the most graphic terms that were factually incorrect.
"The only regrettable incident during the afternoon followed Millwall's goal when two fans managed to elude the stewards and taunt the Leeds goalkeeper.
"It appears that a cigarette was also thrown which made no contact with the goalkeeper, who may also have been pushed in the back.
"Millwall and Leeds United have worked tirelessly to overcome the problems they have faced over the years in this respect.
"Journalists and the media have a duty to play their part by reporting factually and responsibly."
So the media focused on the pitch invasion, pushing and cigerette throwing incidents that the club admit happened but it's all the media's fault. Not the people who ran on the pitch or the 4 that were arrested.
Same old Millwall, always someone's else's fault, never their own.
0
Comments
agreed, it does not appear to have got much coverage ... but it should have done!
Taunting away fans about two of their number being murdered. Only a bit of banter ain't it. : - (
In fact that's the first I've heard of it so conclusive proof of your point I'd say. Classy bunch ain't they...
Quite agree. I mean, a clean sheet against Leeds can't be sniffed at can it?
FACT.
you'd think it'd bring us together, having a mutual interest
but no, it seems not
exactly but some of our retarded support used to embarassingly sing 'the wheels of the bus go round and round' in reference to the palace fan who died in an accident at villa park a few years back...
each club has its morons but obviously ratio wise millwall are untouchable
Sorry mate I dont despise Millwall, I pity them.
One day these prats will be without a club to support. I'm sure there are real fans down there who love thier club but they do seem to be in the minority.
A Derby supporting friend of mine went to Milwall a few years ago in a plyoff semi final and it was the most terrifying footballing experience he ever had.
Derby fans were continually identified by Millwall fans sitting nearby and given very believable threats about there saftey after the game. Derby were locked in for an hour and a half after the game and left under full police escort, while Millwalll fans through breezeblocks and other missiles from the tops of railway bridges. This is, of course, routine matchday behaviour...
Still, the one gem in history is the season they were leading the old divison two at Christmas time, only for them to go on a spectacular run, not even matrched by Parky, desperate signings of two Russian internationals, who failed to fire them into the First Division/Premiership? and they were relegated.
Which was nice...
I agree but that song was shouted down by other Charlton fans at Selhurst when it was first sung and there lies the difference.
As you say we all have idiots but at Millwall they are looked up to, admired and have excuses made for them by other fans and the club.