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Fight breaks out between Bristol City and Millwall players and staff after final whistle

A fight breaks out between Bristol City and Millwall players and staff after the final whistle of Saturday’s Championship clash.

Millwall came away with all three points, a win on the road through Mihailo Ivanovic’s goal on Saturday afternoon.

But there were unsavoury scenes on the touchline, with it claimed that Alex Neil refused to shake Gerhard Struber’s hand, with Bristol City captain Jason Knight pushing the Millwall boss, before everyone then got involved.

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Bristol City’s Gerhard Struber:

“There are some experienced officials in our league, but also some young ones who need some help. I am not the only coach to think this and today a video referee would have made sure our goal was given.

“The players were upset at the decision, so emotions were high at the final whistle. I can’t say that it contributed to what happened at the end, but I understand how they felt.

“We controlled a lot of the game, but we have to be sharper when it comes to finishing the chances we create. Millwall defended very well and were sharp when it came to taking their goal.

“They are high in the table and we matched them, which is a positive going into another home game against Leicester on Wednesday.”

On the incident at full-time: “To be crystal clear, I twice tried to take his hand and I hope there are pictures, which will prove that.

“What happened did not look nice and we all have a responsibility in that situation, but emotions run high at the end of a game like that.”

Millwall’s Alex Neil:

“It wasn’t our best. We didn’t carry enough threat in the first half, but had enough chances in the second half to score more goals.

“They played better stuff than us if you are talking about football being easy on the eye. But I am delighted with how my players applied themselves and the way they defended throughout the game.

“I’m also pleased for Max Crocombe, who made a brilliant late save going to his right. We have come to a very tough place and are going away with a great result.”

On the incident at full-time: “I will tell you exactly what happened. I went to shake their head coach’s hand and he pulled his away, which I found disappointing. I made that clear and the next thing it was handbags all round.

“Irrespective of the result, I always shake the hand of the opposition manager and it was the same today. So I accept no blame for what happened.”

Twitter users gave their reaction as a fight breaks out between Bristol City and Millwall players and staff after the final whistle…

@bristolianeagle: Neil refused to shake Struber’s hand, Knight pushed him, Millwall coach grabbed Knight round the neck and then all kicked off.

@Kem_rm: Knight getting choked by DL fucking Melt

@SteveHef:
Things, in football, you hate* to see.
*Love

@Callumc6230299: Livers what a legend and the DOC putting himself in the mix at the end. Alex Neil what a fucking gaffer. #Millwall

@Manly13plus: Class man Livermore, Knight decided it was a good idea to walk up to the opposition manager and push him and he got what was coming to him

@harryymayy: Proper old school wall livermore. Loves it. I doubted if we had proper millwall fighting spirit in this side but seeing them all backing it like that has squashed any doubts.

@CAslett97: Their captain pushed Alex Neil and it stemmed from there. Livermore throttled him.

@charliemfc: Neil didn’t shake their managers hand because they didn’t stop bitching all game. So their captain decided to shove Alex Neil…. Then Livermore bashed them all up.

@DannyMajor2: Livers was fucking loving this

@alawreeves05: Fucking love Alex Neil

@zamp69wall: How dare he? Loved how our boys defended Alex!!

@LJE1885: Cry baby haha. Take that L and hold it.

@00Sev: Some fighting at the end of Bristol City v Millwall game between players and management staff. Scenes we love to see!

@harrymfc1: Alex Neil getting stuck in at the end! Fucking love the geezer Milllllllll #millwall

@CAbbott_47: For what happened after the game. Bristol City can go fuck themselves. As usual it’ll be us who get the negative shit for it but clearly watching it they are the aggressors. That’s what happens when your manager doesn’t shake our managers hand. Wankers. #Millwall

@StanLDN: David Livermore you fucking legend #Millwall

@Georgethem_ster: Apparently Struber went in for another usual handshake, but Alex Neil slapped his hand away, then knight got involved and someone had his hands around his throat. That’s at least all I understand 😂

@Callumc6230299: Livers what a legend and the DOC putting himself in the mix at the end. Alex Neil what a fucking gaffer. #Millwall

@Shoultsyswife: Loving the Bristol City meltdown on here tonight 🤣

@lucybcfc9: Alex Neil was a wanker when he was in charge of Preston, Sunderland, Stoke and now Millwall. An anti to football thug to match the whole of the Millwall squad. Absolute bastards.

@Streetyx3:
Neil had words with Struber
Knight took issue.
Milwall assistant put his hands around Knights throat.
Kicked off
Corns battering someone in the background.
Williams had the assistant up by the collar.
Brilliant stuff. lol

@jimmneal: 3 points and a fight – the perfect Millwall away day – love it MIIIIIIIIIII

@jake_c1995: Joe Williams dragging the Millwall bloke to the floor. What a guy 😂

@CAGBCFC: Well in City, their coaching team were utter melts the entire game. Glad we actually fought back and fully rattled them #BristolCity

@MIL0SEVIC: What disgraceful behavior from Bristol City players. What disrespect to the greatest manager in England. This is for the most severe punishment. #Millwall won and someone can’t stand that.

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