Millwall Football Club is considering legal action after a children's anti-racism booklet featured the team's logo on a Ku Klux Klan robe. The booklet, distributed to London primary schools, tells the story of Paul Canoville, a Black player who faced racial abuse while playing for Chelsea in the 1980s. Millwall's badge was edited onto an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member's robe, sparking outrage among fans and officials. The Westminster City Council has apologized for the incident, stating that the booklet has been removed from circulation. Millwall has a strong chance to secure a first-ever promotion to the Premier League, but the incident has damaged the team's reputation. The club has worked to change its perception, creating an anti-discrimination body in 1994 and working with organizations like Kick it Out and Show Racism the Red Card. Despite these efforts, Millwall has suffered setbacks, including a 45,000-pound fine for offensive chanting by supporters during a September 2025 game at Crystal Palace. The English Football Association suggested a partial stadium closure due to the chants, which were deemed 'abhorrent'. Millwall fans have a reputation for being rowdy, with incidents dating back to the 1970s and 80s. The team's leading fan group said it was 'outraged' at the portrayal in the booklet, and a British lawmaker called the misuse of Millwall's branding an 'insult'. The Paul Canoville Foundation stated that the illustration was a depiction of a real incident, but the use of Millwall's logo was insensitive. The incident highlights the challenges Millwall faces in shaking off its rowdy reputation. The team was last in the top flight in the 1989-90 season, and a promotion to the Premier League would be a significant achievement. Millwall's fans have been known to chant 'No one likes us, we don't care', but the club is working to change its image. The anti-racism booklet incident has set back these efforts, and the team is now focusing on securing a promotion to the Premier League.
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Millwall Football Club Condemns Ku Klux Klan Robe Image
Millwall Football Club's reputation takes a hit as a children's anti-racism booklet shows the team's badge on a Ku Klux Klan robe, prompting apologies and potential legal action
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