Millwall boss Neil criticises decision to pause game after alleged racist chanting

Swanseas 1-0 win over Millwall at The Den was held up for almost seven minutes after an allegation of racist abuse from the crowd towards Swans substitute Eom Ji-Sung; Stopping the game doesnt deal with anything. All it does is kill the momentum, said Lions boss Alex Neil

Millwall manager Alex Neil criticised the decision to pause Tuesday night's game against Swansea due to alleged racist chanting.

The match - which Championship leaders Swansea won 1-0 - was held up for almost seven minutes after an allegation of racist abuse from the crowd towards Swans substitute Eom Ji-Sung was reported by the Welsh club to officials.

Referee Edward Duckworth halted the game in the 65th minute and walked to the dugouts to speak with Lions boss Neil, Swans counterpart Vitor Matos and fourth official Ruebyn Ricardo.

A security guard was also on the scene with referee Duckworth seeming to point to an area in the stands behind the Swansea dugout.

When play eventually resumed it was announced in the stadium that there had been a report of racist chanting, adding that police were working to identify any offenders using CCTV.

Source: Sky Sports