Millwall fans who shamed Wembley in bloody fight face life bans, club says
Fans of London team who fought bloody battle amongst themselves during FA Cup semi-final at Wembley will be punished, club insists
Millwall fans who shamed Wembley by fighting a bloody battle among themselves while their team slumped to an FA Cup semi-final defeat will face life bans, the London club warn.
Eleven people were arrested after violent scuffles broke out towards the end of their 2-0 defeat by Wigan Athletic.
Police wielding batons eventually brought the disorder under control, and the Metropolitan Police said four officers had sustained "minor injuries".
"Our position is clear. Anyone associated with our club found guilty of violent behaviour will be banned indefinitely from Millwall matches in addition to any punishment they receive from the authorities," said Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler.
"Having worked so hard to show the positive side of our club both on and off the field, we cannot allow the actions of a mindless minority to undermine that.
"At this stage we are still in the process of establishing the full details of what happened in a section of the ground during the second half. When we have those facts at our disposal and the police have completed their investigations we may be in a position to comment further."