# 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.
- Title: Millwall boss criticized for stoppage comments · BBC Sport
- Summary: Millwall manager Alex Neil faces backlash after criticizing game stoppage following racist abuse claims against Swansea's Ji-sung Eom. Millwall boss Alex…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6rmykw391ljo
- Published: 2026-10-14T17:09:18.974+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alex neil, millwall, swansea city, ji-sung eom, championship, kick it out, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Millwall boss Alex Neil criticized for stopping a Championship match to address alleged racist abuse against Swansea's Ji-sung Eom.