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

Paul Jiggins

Published: 23:35, 10 Aug 2017
Updated: 2:14, 11 Aug 2017

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.”

Roy Larner will be guest of honour at his beloved Millwall as he continues his recovery after confronting three terroristsCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun

Roy Larner has been back at Borough Market - two months after his heroism thereCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun

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.

Roy Larner became a hero across the country after he stood up to terroristsCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun

Tributes and praise poured in for Millwall supporter Roy Larner but he had a to apologise after a video emerged of him allegedly racially abusing another manCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun

“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.”

Roy Larner will be hailed by his Lions heroes but will do racism awareness courseCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun

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