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Millwall boss criticized for stoppage comments
Millwall manager Alex Neil faces backlash after criticizing game stoppage following racist abuse claims against Swansea's Ji-sung Eom.
In brief
Millwall manager Alex Neil faces backlash after criticizing game stoppage following racist abuse claims against Swansea's Ji-sung Eom. Millwall boss Alex Neil criticized for stopping a Championship match to address alleged racist abuse against Swansea's Ji-sung Eom. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Millwall boss criticized
Millwall manager Alex Neil faced criticism after calling the game stoppage ineffective against racist abuse claims.
Game stopped for seven minutes
Championship match halted for seven minutes after police investigated alleged racist chants targeting Swansea substitute Ji-sung Eom.
Neil's stoppage comments
Neil said stopping the game 'kills momentum' and that it 'doesn't deal with anything' after the incident.
Kick It Out statement
Anti-racism group Kick It Out urged managers to set the tone against discrimination after the incident.
Millwall's zero-tolerance policy
Millwall stated they have a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory abuse and will take strong action against offenders.
Match result and aftermath
Millwall conceded a 90th-minute goal to lose 1-0 after the stoppage, with Neil expressing frustration over the incident.
What matters most
Millwall boss Alex Neil criticized for stopping a Championship match to address alleged racist abuse against Swansea's Ji-sung Eom.
