Blogger’s Note: For my non-British (and non-London) readers – the term “Spastic” used to be the name of the “National Spastic Society” – a legitimate and highly respected British charity founded in 1952 – which specialised in helping people children suffering from Cerebral Palsy. Due to mainstream UK society co-opting the term “Spastic” (which derives from the English term “Spasticity” – which in-turn is from the Greek “Spastikos” – used to denote a congenital “muscle tightness” beyond the wilful control of the sufferer which often means the limbs do not function properly and consign sufferers to wheelchairs or crutches, etc) – the “National Spastic Society” changed its name to “Scope” in 1994 – a neutral and all-encompassing title thought to be beyond the ability of being used in an abusive manner. Meanwhile, various incarnations of the British far-right, following the Hitlerite ideology (which permeates much of the football fan-base) of “Disability Hate”, which seeks to remove all disabled people from society, the first stage of which is alienation and exclusion. Added to this is the branding of the opposition of being “disabled” or “sub-human” – hence the FA fining Millwall Football Team for the conduct of some of its fans during a match with Crystal Palace (a team situated not far from Sutton). ACW (11.3.2026)
By @MillwallFC – 10.3.2026
Millwall Football Club acknowledges the decision by The Football Association to impose upon it a £45,000 fine and an extension to the FA Action Plan, following a breach of FA Rule E21 during the Carabao Cup fixture against Crystal Palace on Tuesday 16th September 2025.
The sanctions have been imposed in relation to the use of a chant containing the phrase ‘South London Spastics’. The term ‘Spastic’ is a derogatory and discriminatory term and has the effect of leaving those with a disability feeling targeted and unwelcome.
This chant goes against everything the club stands for and is wholeheartedly condemned. The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discriminatory abuse; such behaviour has no place in society. Any individual identified as engaging in such abuse will be banned.
The club knows its values around anti-discrimination are shared by the overwhelming majority of our fanbase and is disappointed once again a small minority have undermined this. Any future financial penalties would be much more significant, and further action could be taken against the club and our fans which would punish this majority.
The club’s work under its dedicated campaign, All ‘Wall, is critical for everybody associated with Millwall Football Club.
This work will continue to be strengthened by working closely with supporter groups, the Millwall Community Trust and relevant authorities to ensure the club is an inclusive environment for all.
Supporters are encouraged to report any discriminatory behaviour seen or heard on matchdays via the Club’s dedicated, Hear Hate, Don’t Hesitate helpline. Text HATE to 66 777 to report such behaviour anonymously.
We are All ‘Wall.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 