‘We were extremely disappointed’ – Leeds release statement after Millwall fans’ vile chants about murdered supporters

LEEDS said they were "extremely disappointed" after Millwall fans chanted about the deaths of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight.

The two Leeds supporters were stabbed to death in Istanbul in 2000, ahead of the club’s UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray.

Leeds welcomed Millwall to Elland Road on Saturday afternoon in the FA Cup fourth round.

But vile chants were heard from the away end, with Leeds responding after the game.

A statement from the Championship leaders read: "We were extremely disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football tragedies from the away section at Elland Road.

"We know the impact this has on the families of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, along with the whole fan base of Leeds United.

"We will work with the police and Millwall Football Club to identify those involved.

"We will also continue our efforts with the football authorities to help eradicate these chants from the game.";

Leeds boss Daniel Farke added: "Life and death and the health of human beings is much more important than a football game.

"The whole football world stands for this and wants to back those values.

"Obviously it is a situation which needs to be looked into.”

A Millwall spokesman added: "Both clubs have suffered tragic losses to their respective families in recent history.

"Chanting about this is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the club or the governing bodies.

"It has no place in football and the club will work closely with Leeds United and authorities to identify those responsible."

Leeds fell to a 2-0 defeat on the day after thanks to a brace from Millwall striker Femi Azeez.

It was Farke's side's first loss on home soil since September and the Lions' first win at Elland Road since 2018.