Millwall manager Alex Neil has been criticised after questioning the decision to halt a football match following an accusation of racial abuse. The comments have prompted anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out to call on managers to set a clear standard in responding to such incidents.
The match was stopped after an accusation of racial abuse was made. The supplied information does not identify the fixture, the person who made the allegation or the individual accused.
Neil’s criticism focused on the decision to interrupt play in response to the allegation. Kick It Out responded by urging managers to “set the tone”, highlighting the influence they have over how incidents involving racism are addressed within the game.
The dispute centres on the balance between dealing with an allegation of abuse and continuing a match. No further details about the investigation, any disciplinary action or the next steps have been provided.
