Millwall will honour ‘Lion of London Bridge’ Roy Larner – after he agrees to attend a racism awareness course
Lions fan was hero for confronting terrorists, telling them: “F*** you, I’m Millwall” - but got in trouble for alleged racist abuse
MILLWALL will honour ‘Lion of London Bridge’ Roy Larner — after he agreed to sit a racism awareness workshop.
The Lions fan was hailed as a national hero after he bravely fought off terrorists during the Borough Market attack in June, telling them: “F*** you, I’m Millwall.”
But he made headlines for the wrong reason a few weeks later when an old clip of him allegedly racially abusing a black photographer appeared online.
Larner apologised, saying it was in the heat of the moment after the snapper had upset his dogs.
And he agreed to attend an anti- discrimination course run by the Lions.
He will now be a VIP guest at their home clash against Bolton tomorrow, along with three other Millwall fans also directly affected by the atrocity, which claimed eight lives.
Millwall CEO Steve Kavanagh said: “We know how special an occasion it will be for the four supporters to come to Saturday’s game as VIP guests.
“Roy knows his comments were unacceptable. He apologised and expressed a desire to attend a workshop that the club is arranging for him.
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“This club has led on anti-discrimination initiatives.”
The four fans will go on the pitch before kick-off for a presentation from Lions chairman John Berylson.
Alison Gurden, who represents Larner, said: “It is time for Roy to be allowed to focus on making sure he is able to recover from the incident.”
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