World News – GB – Rooney is thrilled to win but pre-game booing dominates the headlines

The Rams took their second win of the season, but Millwall fans exploiting players who take a knee tarnished the win

Wayne Rooney’s first win meanwhile for Derby was marred by a group of Millwall fans who booed as the players took their knee.

Jason Knight’s strike was enough to ensure Millwall suffered two defeats, and the 1-0 win marked the Rams’ second win this season.

But when Millwall 2 again for the first time since February after England’s second lockdown was lifted. 000 fans welcomed into the cave, the reaction before the game will be remembered when the players took their knees in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Substitute Martyn Waghorn found a cross, and although goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski saved his header, Knight was there to sweep the rebound home.

Waghorn then missed the opportunity to double the Rams lead when his remote attempt was blocked.

Millwall pushed for an equalization, saying they should have been given a penalty when Parrott went down under a challenge, but the referee waved it off when the home team’s hopes for a point quickly faded.

Derby kept his lead and strengthened his hopes of avoiding the fall with a decisive win at The Den.

« It is a shame because there has been great progress in this campaign and the listening that has been very disappointing and disturbing to many people.

« I’m happy with the way my team handled it because I’m sure they took a back seat in the 90 minutes. « .

“I’m very happy that I conceded a long overdue goal, and I deserved the three points because the players made every effort on the training ground and in the games.

« It’s really enjoyable, gives us something to build on and gives the players a lot of confidence.

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Steve says, « I want to be among the fans who pay their hard earned money to follow the club and give fans a voice on everything in Derby County, whether it’s a topic of conversation from a game , incident or problem. « not treated, get in touch. « 

« I’m sitting here as a manager and I’m disappointed that we don’t talk about the game, » said Rowett.

“I think the club has done so many positive things about anti-discrimination in the community through great initiatives.

« It’s a club that is working incredibly hard to make change and take action against situations where we all feel we need to be more proactive. « .

Aaron Clarke: Has anyone forgotten how to celebrate a victory? It’s been too long. I’m in the pub and I have no idea what to do.

James Igoe: First taste of victory in over two months! Feels so good. Massive win, fully deserved – we should have 9 points from the last 3. But no grumbling tonight – we’re at the bottom!

Ashley Chapman: That’s all we can hope for. A little bit of passion, desire and struggle. Sometimes you get what you deserve, we deserve to win today.

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