Millwall recorded an outstanding result in the FA Cup this evening as they knocked out Leicester City, who play two leagues above them in the top flight of English football, to book themselves a place in the quarter-finals of the historic competition.
The side with 10 men claimed a late winner to pile more misery on Claudio Ranieri, who is now in the unusual position at having to raise his players' spirits to face Sevilla in the Champions League mid-week after losing to a League One side, as Leicester's miserable run of form continues.
But sadly, the main talking point after the game appears to be the actions of the Millwall fans who, after invading the pitch upon hearing the full-time whistle, headed for the away fans and were seen throwing things into the stands.
Mounted police were forced to intervene, and the scenes are not pretty.
Millwall fans confronting Leicester fans. Led by this 10 year old. The glory of the FA Cup. pic.twitter.com/kSx5IRXRX1
— Tim Bailey (@bailetim) February 18, 2017
Worrying scenes at the Den. Pitch invasion has resulted in Millwall fans massing in front of away end. Few missiles being thrown.
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) February 18, 2017
Announcer asking the supporters to clear the pitch. He's right. Get off the pitch. Don't spoil a brilliant win
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) February 18, 2017
Millwall fans stream onto the pitch to celebrate, and inevitably, confront Leicester fans. Missiles being launched. pic.twitter.com/MKg0OVUHpu
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewinESPN) February 18, 2017
Millwall tannoy announcer struggling here: 'Will you please get off the goals, they're needed for Tuesday night.'
— Sam Cunningham (@samcunningham) February 18, 2017
Mindless idiots throwing stuff into the Leicester fans pic.twitter.com/osOjVXu6NE
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) February 18, 2017
Actually so bad now we have Police Horses on the pitch pic.twitter.com/WdrbQi9WP5
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) February 18, 2017
Mindless idiots is right. After such a positive result on the pitch, those scenes are embarrassing for the club and the fans who behaved in a reasonable way. Furthermore, punishment from the FA is likely to follow.
It's all so needless. A good result, a cause for celebration, so why act like that? The mind boggles.
Update: video has emerged of the Millwall fans causing the disturbance.
In the video below, missiles can clearly be seen getting lobbed in the direction of the Leicester fans and mounted police can be seen trying to move the Millwall supporters off the pitch.
They're an angry unhappy bunch them Millwall fans #Millei #LCFC #FACup pic.twitter.com/TFHB1pac65
— Pillsy (@pilsymarch) February 18, 2017
