FA Cup: Leeds and Millwall condemn ‘vile’ tragedy chanting at Elland Road

Visiting fans criticised by clubs after fourth-round tieAzeez scores twice to send Championship leaders outLeeds United and Millwall have condemned “vile” tragedy chants from the visiting fans during the Lions’ FA Cup victory at Elland Road.Femi Azeez scored twice to send Millwall into the fifth round for the first time in six years but the match was overshadowed by events in the away end. Lions supporters were criticised by both clubs for referencing the murders of Leeds fans Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight in 2000 in Istanbul before a Uefa Cup semi-final against Galatasaray. Continue reading...

Feb 8, 2025 - 19:55
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FA Cup: Leeds and Millwall condemn ‘vile’ tragedy chanting at Elland Road
  • Visiting fans criticised by clubs after fourth-round tie
  • Azeez scores twice to send Championship leaders out

Leeds United and Millwall have condemned “vile” tragedy chants from the visiting fans during the Lions’ FA Cup victory at Elland Road.

Femi Azeez scored twice to send Millwall into the fifth round for the first time in six years but the match was overshadowed by events in the away end. Lions supporters were criticised by both clubs for referencing the murders of Leeds fans Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight in 2000 in Istanbul before a Uefa Cup semi-final against Galatasaray. Continue reading...