Millwall charged over alleged racist chants in Everton FA Cup tie

Millwall have been charged by the FA after some fans allegedly chanted racist language during their FA Cup tie against Everton last month.

According to Sky sources, the club have closed a section of their Dockers Stand to try and avoid a repeat of the alleged racist chanting that marred their 3-2 win at the Den on January 26.

Video footage emerged after the game appearing to show a group of supporters taunting Everton fans with a song featuring racist language about people of South Asian descent.

An FA spokesperson read: "Millwall FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20. It is alleged the club failed to ensure its spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using abusive and/or insulting words, which included a reference to race and/or ethnic origin, during the Emirates FA Cup tie against Everton on 26 Jan 2019."

The behaviour by a section of Millwall supporters was branded "disgusting" by anti-racism campaign Kick It Out, while the south London club vowed to issue life bans to any supporter found guilty of racist abuse.

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Millwall manager Neil Harris said the club has "moved heaven and earth" to reduce discrimination and violence at games and will continue to do so.

Met Police have also released images of 12 people they would like to speak to in relation to disorder that erupted before, during and after the match against Everton.

A 27-year-old male was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of wounding with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) and violent disorder, and later bailed to appear at a Central London police station on February 28.