Millwall fans slammed over 'disgraceful' Mateta chant as he's rushed to hospital

Millwall supporters have been slammed on social media after some were heard chanting "let him die" as Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta received treatment for a horror challenge by Liam Roberts.

Roberts was sent off during Millwall's FA Cup fifth-round clash with Palace after catching Mateta with a high boot to the head inside the first 10 minutes, with Mateta appearing seriously hurt and he required treatment for around eight minutes.

Mateta was eventually taken off on a stretcher in a neck brace and taken to hospital after being targeted by a section of Millwall fans, who relished the forward's predicament with some vile chants.

Football fans have torn into the Millwall fans in question, calling them "classless", "disgusting" and "a disgrace" after taking delight in what looked to be a serious injury to Mateta.

One wrote on Twitter: "Millwall are scum aren't they. The chant of "let him die" is a disgrace," as another said: "Millwall fans proving, yet again, why their club has such a bad reputation. Disgraceful behavior."

A third added: "Every single one of those Millwall fans in the away end should be banned from ever attending a game again!! That chant of "let him die" is disgraceful."

A further tweet said: "Millwall fans showing the absolute lack of class they’re renowned for, chanting “Let him die” at Mateta. Backwards club, fans and area of the country. Disgusting."

It comes after Millwall were also forced to issue a statement condemning tragedy chanting following their FA Cup win at Leeds earlier this month.

Leeds condemned "vile" chanting relating to the murders of Leeds fans Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus before a Uefa Cup semi-final at Galatasaray in 2000.

And the Millwall statement read: "The club strongly condemns all forms of football tragedy abuse and is appalled to receive reports of such chanting from a minority at today's FA Cup fixture against Leeds United," said the statement.

"Both clubs have suffered tragic losses to their respective families in recent history. Chanting about this is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the club or the governing bodies.

"It has no place in football and the club will work closely with Leeds United and authorities to identify those responsible. We all have a duty to ensure Millwall Football Club is represented proudly and responsibly at all times."