Millwall Football Club
Millwall Football Club is considering suing Westminster City Council over an image of a Ku Klux Klan member wearing the club's badge. The image appeared in a children's education booklet called The Paul Canoville Story, which was distributed in schools.
What happened?
The booklet was written by Peter Daniel, an education and interpretation officer at Westminster City Council. It included an illustration of Millwall's club badge on a KKK figure, next to a picture of Paul Canoville and a speech bubble that reads: “Racism never went away.
Why it matters for Millwall Football Club
The club has received a full apology from Westminster Council, but is still considering its legal position on the matter. A Millwall source told Telegraph Sport that the club were “furious” after working tirelessly for years to shake off their reputation for being a home to racist and hooligan supporters.
Current context
As of 26 Jun 2026, Millwall Football Club is currently 3rd in the Championship, with 83 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDWDW. They have scored 64 goals and conceded 49, with a goal difference of +15. The club is 12 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 3rd in Championship |
| Points | 83 |
| Goals scored | 64 |
| Goals conceded | 49 |
| Goal difference | +15 |
| Recent form | LDWDW |
| Title race | 12 points behind leaders Coventry |
