One third of English Football League clubs have decided to stop taking the knee against racism and are aiming to find alternative methods to show their support.
Nine of the 24 teams in the Championship alone are no longer participating in the movement, traditionally performed just before kick-off to raise awareness and highlight the fight against racial abuse and discrimination.
Three sides in League One will not take the knee before their games along with a further 13 in League Two, two of whom are Exeter City and Forest Green, whose players formed a line before kick-off on Saturday and then applauded together - the crowd joining in.
While no entire Premier League outfit are yet to remain standing, individual players have opted against taking the knee, including Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha and Brentford talisman Ivan Toney.
Millwall were one of the first Championship sides to declare their intention of remaining standing, before they were swiftly followed by the likes of former Premier League outfits Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town.
A Bournemouth spokesperson explained their decision, as they said: "We are encouraging personal choice, if individuals want to take the knee then they can, but the squad felt that actions in the community would be more effective than taking the knee."
Huddersfield echoed a similar sentiment, by revealing their players stopped taking the knee because the squad felt it was no longer "having the desired impact".
A statement from the club read: "We are fully supportive of every campaign and initiative that aims to tackle discrimination, such as Kick It Out and Football v Homophobia.
"However, it's clear to us that discrimination is still a real problem in football and society. That's why we felt we had to highlight that more should be done."
Prominent anti-racism group Kick It Out have explained how they will support players in whatever method they choose to highlight the fight against racial discrimination.
Kick It Out chief executive Tony Burnett revealed: "It's up to them what form their demonstration against racism and discrimination takes, but whatever the players decide, Kick It Out supports them and would urge fans to get behind them too."
The EFL have explained how they will continue to support both sides and individual players who still take the knee in the same way they will support those who do not.
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"We have heard the message from players who wish to take the knee loud and clear and they continue to have the EFL's support," the organisation said in a statement.
"Likewise, we back those who have chosen not to take the knee and who fight prejudice in other ways.
"We must all show respect towards one another as collectively as we are stronger when we all work together against discrimination."
