Millwall’s Alex Neil criticised for his comments on stoppage for alleged racism

Millwall head coach Alex Neil has faced criticism from the anti-racism organization Kick It Out following his comments regarding a stoppage in play during a match against Swansea. The delay occurred due to an allegation of racist abuse, an action Neil subsequently described as having "killed the momentum" of the game.

In response to the remarks, Kick It Out issued a statement emphasizing that managers have a responsibility to "set the tone" regarding incidents of discrimination. The controversy centers on the tension between maintaining competitive sporting flow and addressing reports of racism within professional football.