A typical older English Championship stadium it looking uncompromising but on reflection when getting inside, the away end is well served with excellent sight lines with decent seating for a really good full view of the pitch for the entire match. 270 police officers were deployed, 36 pubs were No One Likes Us (NOLU) Fanzine 1 Until Chris told them, Well you better watch it because were f------ Millwall. To test how f------ Millwall he really was, the drinkers began interrogating Chris on his knowledge of the team. Most Leeds fans enjoy being hated (Dirty Leeds!) The violence began when he passionately agreed with one drinkers description of John Fashanu as a lazy white c--- and thus revealed a basic ignorance of the famous black strikers ethnicity. If you want that Eastern Europe intimidating atmosphere then this away day is for you, and as the police have got keeping the two sets of fans apart down to a fine art I might even bring my scarf next time! I thought the Leicester fans were a bit monotonous of their chanting of 'Leicester, Leicester, Leicester'. The game was terrible from our point of view as we were 3-0 down at half time and that was the final score. Even the concourse feels tight, cramped and dingy compared to most other grounds. 20,093 v Arsenal There was an extremely loud boo from the remaining Norwich fans at full time, after what was a dreadful atmosphere from us away fans. It meant an early start of 8am outside Molineux. Mostly Villa fans on the train although there were a few Millwall fans on there as well. A few Millwall fans were there, but there wasnt any trouble. We walked down Ilderton Road (following the crowds) and couldn't see the ground, then everyone took a left turn into Zampa Road, and through the tunnel you can see it. 1-1. Having got off the replacement bus service at South Bermondsey, we were surprised to see that there were no Police to be seen. The thought of spending 12 hours on Boxing Day travelling to, watching, and travelling back from, Millwall v Wolves might not be to everyones taste, but I enjoyed it. Must be a cultural English thing. WebOPEN for Indoor (Standard) & Outdoor Dining Click here to Book a Table or Call 012955647 Monday to Sunday A La Carte menu 12pm - 9.30pm Last Bar orders 11:30pm ( Sunday to Wednesday) & midnight ( Thursday to Saturday) LIVE MUSIC TIMES Weeknights Monday - Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm Thursday 9.00pm -11.00pm Friday 8.30pm - 11.30pm Posted February 10, 2015. However the only down point to the travel had to be that we left Kingsmeadow at 4:30pm, which is only about 40mins to and hour away from The Den so unfortunately we were there around 5:30pm for a match that started at 7:30pm. Its location and proximity to other buildings make it seem almost claustrophobic, and to be honest, a refreshing throwback, compared to many modern grounds built in the middle of nowhere, or at the back of a retail park. We stayed there for about an hour or so before making our way to the Kings Head just around the corner where we met up with more town fans. I would describe it as a modern, no-frills ground with its four, two-tier stands. SacredEmuNZ 8 mo. They were showing the early Sky kick off though, as Harry Kane broke Alan Shearers calendar year goal record. The match itself was a game of two halves. There was a cordon of about 20 police keeping an eye on proceedings which turned it all into a tourist attraction for passing tourists. We also drank in The Crown and Zerodegress which was a micro brewery/pub/restaurant, once again the drinks were really expensive. The home fans that we passed stood and clapped the fans in the coaches (As we showed so much respect to the ill fan) which is certainly a first for me in 30 years of following the Cobblers and I'm sure not many fans get a round of applause from Millwall fans when they leave the New Den. Millwall broke at pace from a Wolves corner, and ex-Wolf Jed Wallace provided the assist for striker Lee Gregory to poke the ball past John Ruddy. The volume of the home fans is amplified by a large set of speakers, which I guess are there to try and dampen out the noise from the away support. I had a couple of expensive beers at the 'Barrow Boy and Banker' pub near London Bridge Station. The police will keep you in for about 1/2 hour to get the home fans away. It was like exits from any event, a big rush, everyone trying to get on a train but at a small station so everyone was packed in like the proverbial sardines. The support from the home fans was absolutely fantastic and is stillthe best home support I have seen. We then got off at Bermondsey tube station and walked to the ground after receiving numerous directions. Neil Harris the Millwall manager finished his career at Southend. I had been to the old Den in the 1980s. Charlton started slowly, which was a bad idea in the bear pit atmosphere created inside the ground by both sets of fans. It was a tight area at the entrance but once inside the facilities were good as well. Im walking towards the bar thinking, 'Whys nobody looking at me?. The four stands are identical and unremarkable, however by keeping it small means only about 10,000 home fans are required to pretty well fill the home end and so give the place plenty of atmosphere. I was very keen to go game as it was the Southern final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, with Oxford having a real chance at reaching the final at Wembley Stadium. London Bridge seems the best place to go. Had a couple of pints at the classic Wetherspoons Metropolitan Bar at Baker Street, before journeying onto London Bridge. 2018-2019: 13,636 (Championship League) The match was a league game so held some importance. Food was also served and some good cask ciders were available. I might have a chance of getting in. He was 16. Ardent West Ham and Millwall fans have declared a surprise truce to help Isla Catons fight against cancer. 0844 826 2004 Pitch Size: All very easy with no delays. Click here to check the current flight times. It was just gone 8pm when the two men entered one of the Bushwhackers favourite pubs, The Old Castle. 1993 Undersoil Heating: Then the Old Kings Head. The Den has a decent traditional football ground feel to it. North Stand: Met Police bosses described the fight as "some of the most shocking football violence we have seen for some time." The Club moved the relatively short distance to then was called the New Den after leaving their original Den ground which was their home for 83 years. That saw them move just a few hundred yards and theyve remained there since the changeover in 1993. Once we got close to the ground we didnt see any home fans as we were massively segregated from South Bermondsey train station. First visit to Millwall and the New Den, with mixed feelings about potential for trouble from local fans. It was an easy drive down from Norfolk and there were very few traffic issues on the road. In his case, he explains there was no operational justification for a romantic relationship. Boris Johnson has said that Londoners must pay particular attention to Government advice and avoid all non-essential social contact because of coronavirus. No problems at all. He says, 'Well Ive got to drive. Bannon went to the toilet. The pub we went to was fantastic. The violence that day was so bad that Margaret Thatcher formed a war cabinet to tackle the problem. Having taken just a smidgeon over 3 hours to get from Molineux to London, the return journey took over 4 and a half, with us arriving back at Molineux just before 8pm. A lovely little pub which also serves food. It has an overall rating of three-and-a-half Adults 25 (B 22) (C 20), Over 61s 19 (B 16) (C 14), Under 18s 14 (B 13) (C 11), Under 16s 10 (B 10) (C 10),Under 12s 5 (B 5) (C 5)**, Away Fans I turned around and grabbed the person whod done it by the throat. 7. We left Coventry station on the 08:51 train to London Euston and arrived just before 10am. Millwall looked to make so decent passages of play and tested our keeper Worner on a number of occasions. After arriving at London Bridge, we had lunch from one of the stalls at Borough Market. The stewards were mostly tolerable but mainly very helpful and friendly. The snow did not put off the 2000 strong expected away support. ago No don't come, we will BBQ you with garlic and chilli. wow this stadium might have looked good 20 years ago" Having said that it had plenty of legroom and good unobstructed views all around. As for what I did before the match was mainly hang around the outside areas designated for away fans but so others braved the outside of the away fan compound to buy a programme and have a look round. Adults 28 (B 25) (C 23), Over 61s 19 (B 16) (C 14), Under 18s 15 (B 14) (C 12), Under 16s 14 (B 12) (C 10),Under 12s 9 (B 7) (C 5)** Although the barbed wire outside the away end was unnerving to say the least! There is a direct walkway specifically built for away fans which takes you directly to the away end and back to the station afterwards. Richard Langran a visiting Leicester City fan adds; We chose to drive down to Millwall and park away from the stadium. All in all, a very enjoyable day out as most London away days are. The day out was good. With a build cost of 16 million, it was the first new football stadium to be constructed for a professional team in London since 1937, and the first all-seater stadium to be completed after the Taylor Report on the Hillsborough disaster. As I mentioned it was a good atmosphere and a good view. Unfortunately, our driver took a wrong turn somewhere, and took us right into the middle of London traffic. The stewards were pretty relaxed and laid back. We responded well, and Helder Costa missed a great chance to equalise, pulling down Ruben Neves pass superbly, only to blast the ball at the goalkeeper Jordan Archer. I had previously been to Old Den not the New Den and my team were playing. Yes. Even got a Scumwall flag behind the bar. Although I would like to avoid stereotyping it did feel a bit like being on the set of a Guy Ritchie film. I appreciate this would be different for our friends from West Ham but for the general League One fan they shouldn't encounter too many problems at the ground. It is a great pub with reasonably priced beers and food. As a visiting Bolton Wanderers supporter the trip to the new Den was eagerly awaited as I had missed the previous seasons fixture. Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras | Website care by mintWP, calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras, user reviews of the Golden Lion, South Bermondsey. That turned out to be a huge blessing in disguise as Waghorn made it 3-2 moments later. The atmosphere was good. Millwall Online (Vital Football Network) Sat outside the ground and found everyone in good spirits due to The Lions good start to the season. Seating was adequate and there is a good view. Bannon was further tested when he fell in love with the sister of one of the senior hooligans. As expected, Millwall provided our lads with one of our tougher tests so far in the season. I was bit pushed for time so had a couple in the Pommelers Rest pub at London Bridge before jumping on the train to South Bermondsey. I found Millwall to be one of the better London away days and well worth the trip and encountered no problems at all. We got the train from London Bridge to South Bermondsey. Our train was full of Millwall fans who were continuing the 'miiiiiiii' chant into London Bridge station! I think the Millwall fans were too spread out to really make much noise. When the man beside him was badly cut by a 50p piece, Bannon complained to the officers, only to be threatened with arrest. It was then a 45 minute trip to London Bridge Station and a short five minute shuttle to South Bermondsey. At the New Den WebThe 80s it is not. Miller & Carter Steakhouse #17 of 349 Restaurants in Bromley 1,103 reviews. This was first new major football ground to be constructed in London since before the Second World War. The game itself was electric as it was a 3-4 win to us, with a decent amount of atmosphere from both the home and away fans, with the home fans open to some friendly football banter. 4. I thought, 'Well, the old mans Old Bill. Finally, the Sheaf, a modern downstairs cellar bar. Half time entertainment consisted of Millwall and Southend youngsters pedaling inside a plastic transparent sphere in a race from penalty area to penalty area. The most costly Cat A matches have ticket prices ranging from 26.00 for an upper-tier seat behind the goal to 30.00 for a seat in the main stand. Any home support were friendly enough, taking pity I expect given our lowly position. Costa was again the architect, holding the ball up superbly, before laying it off to Romain Saiss, the Moroccan midfielder. It's an away day who doesn't enjoy them? Ive done some stupid things in my time, but that was one of my better manoeuvres, he says. After such a resounding victory the Police decided it was appropriate to keep us in for 20 minutes after the final whistle, just to let the understandably annoyed home support leave the area. It was quite distracting/amusing when trains appeared behind the corner flags maybe just me! There are not many pubs located near to the stadium and those should be avoided by away supporters. Came in from Redhill so not the normal away fans route until hitting London Bridge. Its not all that though with the roots of the rivalry actually dating back to the early 1900s with major disagreements over workers rights down on the docks. * Fans can gain a 3 discount on these adult ticket prices if they become club members.Under 22s can gain admittance for the same price as Under 61s providing that they become club members. My first impression was (what I said to our lass ) . Millwall came out in the second half looking for the second goal, and they got it on the 55th minute when Keogh cheekily dinked his penalty into the net from 12 yards to send The Den into raptures. He apologised for his colour blind friend. The Council would sell off the purchased land to a developer. On one side is the Barry Kitchener Stand (named after a former player) which has the players tunnel and team dugouts at its front. Norwich's 3,200 strong following in fine voice as you'd expect when we're top of the league while that lot down the A140 kissed goodbye to their faint hope of survival with defeat at home to Reading and Norwich loanee Nelson Oliveira. 12 games left, Norwich top of the table and the Canaries have it in their own hands. Read reviews and see photos of the pubs, clubs and nightlife venues near you, get directions and opening hours and submit your own review. It took approx 20-25 mins of walking to reach the ground, and after walking through Bermondsey I can see why they say bad things about a visit to Millwall! The away fans are put in the top tier of the away end which I don't really like but I understand why they do it. We got to the ground just after half 2, and saw the blue bars on the back of the stands which make the ground look very modern indeed. Afterwards, I'll be south of the border with Tucker Carlson on Fox News coast to coast at If you are travelling on train, I do not recommend wearing colours, as you will meet some of the home supporters. I completely enjoyed the whole Den experience. It was my first visit to the Den. We were arguably the better side for the first 10-13 minutes, then Millwall piled on the pressure. Bannon began to see his time running with Millwall as a two-year long exercise in improvisational acting. A total, unmitigated disaster.. This afternoon, the PM said that everyone should avoid all non-essential contact with others, start working from home where possible, and avoid pubs, clubs and bars. Couldnt fault it. Note that several of these, including the Market Porter on Stoney Street, dont Not my favourite away day by a long way. Still lots of singing and banter with the Millwall fans in the ground. Heading down to London on a Tuesday night is always, very appealing, and the added fact t hat The Den would be my second new ground in a week with Ipswich gave me even more of a reason to look forward to it. After a couple of hours and many pints later we then made our way to London Bridge Railway Station for the overground train to South Bermondsey. With some forward planning, weighing up driving, parking and train ticket prices I decided to book in advance for a cheaper ticket and let the train take the strain for this journey. West Ham United, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic. It is also being sued by Kennedy for personal injury owing to police negligence. From a Forest perspective, the game was nothing to write home about. At Paddington station we jumped onto the Bakerloo line and remained on it until we got off at Waterloo, where we swapped over and got onto the Jubilee line. We both really enjoyed our day at The Den. The game was a cracker with Bradford taking a first half lead and Millwall equalising in the second half. In addition, Millwall's ground was the only stadium in the top two tiers of the Prem/EFL that I had not visited before. Seeing this really got us in the mood to go to a local game, and we picked Millwall v Leicester at The Den. The only thing I was looking forward to was meeting my Romford based pal for a few pre-match ales. Saw a few Bradford fans outside the ground and not a hint of any aggression. scores 1 cos they sold beer. Whilst there were occasions where they got right into the game, and right behind their players, there were large periods where they were very quiet. That day Id just had enough., And what did he do? I had cuts and scrapes, hurt my rib and all sorts. Adults 29 (B 26) (C 24), Over 61s 20 (B 17) (C 15), Under 18s 16 (B 14) (C 12), Under 16s 14 (B 12) (C 10),Under 12s 9 (B 7) (C 5)** I highly recommend all always fans to go as it is not as bad now. I've been before and knew what to expect. My friend threw a sicky! The atmosphere was quite good from both sides. It may have been different with Irons on my shirt! After weighing up the options, we decided to use the clubs official travel. For once Chris Coleman picked an attacking line up and we were at it from the off scoring with a screamer from Oviedo. As we left early enough we had a couple of hours in Blackheath. 5. We were there just before 3pm. Sports Where I Am is a registered trademark of Where I Am Group 2023 WhereIam Group Pty Ltd. This meant that we had to hang around at the back of The Den waiting for the turnstiles to open so that was a bit of a pain, however thats something to do with the organisation of the coach not the ground itself. 1. About a 400 metres walk from the station to the stadium. The Club Shop was visited and the obligatory club pin badge purchased. Most of the people we knew didnt deserve to go to prison, he says. WebMillwall v Portsmouth Millwall supporters attacked a group of Portsmouth fans in the Windmill Pub near Waterloo Station. As with many times watching Forest, a good day out spoiled by the 90 minutes of football. View on Map. We were seated in the upper North stand which appears to be a bit remote from the the two side stands. (pricey drinks as always in London). Had a good day out ticked off another ground, even though we were 1-0 and 2-1 up we could not hang on and Millwall scored an 89th minute winner. If you are travelling by the train then you will find a few Town fans in pubs around Liverpool St, London Bridge and Borough Market. Decided that the easiest way of getting there would be public transport. As I say, the chips were nice, and selling Somersby cider gets anyone some extra thumbs up from me! But, the drama wasnt finished there, and we were unable to hold onto the lead, Millwall equalising to claim, in fairness, a deserved share of the spoils. After leaving South Bermondsey station there is a direct walkway to the away end so you have no contact with home fans. There were a lot of food places available but I didn't wish to have anything. Otherwise, New Cross Gate and Surrey Quays tube stations, both on the East London Line, are a 15-20 minute walk from the ground. Billy Cowap, 24, left Jay Burns with lifechanging injuries after the clash in January 2019. If people in their Stone Island jackets stopped pretending to be a Green Street wannabe.. we could actually get on enjoying the football. The Shipwright Arms, on Tooley Street, about 200 yards from the station, has received excellent reports from visiting fans. Normally, as far as I am aware, the away fans are kept behind. 48,672 v Derby County Chris surrounded by Millwall. They were aggressively asking Bannons partner what he was staring at. If you see any details here that need updating, please let us The home fans are extremely loud, and so is the PA system. Avoid local pubs. There have been plenty of clashes over the years as well with both having trodden similar paths at times. WebFind Pubs near Millwall on Yell. The Dockers Stand on the other side is slightly different having a row of executive boxes running across its middle. Web851 members in the Millwall community. For a Thursday night game which was being televised by Sky, then there was a excellent turnout from Oxford with over 1200 there and we created a good atmosphere. It was just about enough to save him. FA Cup 3rd Round, 10th January 1994. This was the start of a police operation that was to last two years. It appeared quite okay for both home and away fans to be walking down the same road to the ground, amazing considering that they usually they have you in a covered walkway from the station which is segregated completely and under CCTV. You create a role and you live that role to a point. But where, exactly, is that point? Judging by the reaction of my fellow fans it also happens every time they play Millwall. I found the journey very pleasant as I took the official supporters coach. At 7pm on Friday April 3 1987, two novice undercover police officers left Brockley police station for a drive down the Old Kent Road in south London. I had decided upon this game, as it seemed the most attractive and affordable fixture near me on that particular weekend and also gave me my first opportunity to go to a ground which might have been a no-go for a lot of people until recent years. Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN Telephone: The experience had increased my love for the city of London, what a place! The ground is quite impressive and modern. Southend managed to take the lead with a Mooney header at the home end after 37 minutes. Despite being 2-0 down and needing the win, Leicester didn't really show much and were letting Millwall boss the middle of the park, especially the lad Josh Wright who had a terrific game and looked a quality player. I got on the first train back to London Bridge, which was very crowded. A 94th minute winner. We got the tube to Canada Water at this point there were enough Millwall colours to follow to the New Den. It's only the American melts of r/soccer that stigmatize I love football! It's tight, it's compact, it's intimidating. I was clearly wearing my teams' shirt, but I wasn't made to feel uncomfortable whatsoever by any of the home fans. A change from the identikit bowls that were also built in that era. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? We jumped on a bus outside the hotel (no cash taken for fares, so usecontactlessbank card or buy an oyster travel card) and headed for "The Bunch Of Grapes" pub on St Thomas St in the London Bridge area. Privacy Policy. It was my son's first visit to the New Den but apart from that I wasn't looking forward to it as Millwall are doing really well this season and we are at the wrong end of the table. We then headed to the Shipwright's Arms to watch the end of the North London Derby before heading down to The Den. All the Middlesbrough fans were held back for approximately 30 minutes (which is the normal procedure)and escorted back to the platform to get on trains, again policed very well, not a Millwall fan in sight, Jumped into a taxi at London Bridge and ended up in a Wetherspoon pub, "The Pommerlers Rest" for the remainder of the evening. After hearing so much about MillwallI was intrigued to visit for myself. Really enjoyed my first visit to Millwall. Millwall clearly werent happy with that result, so we were kept behind for about half an hour after the game, and then a further half hour at South Bermondsey station. We managed to get seats and took about 40 mins to get back to Reading, getting back about half 7. Gradually Charlton worked their way back and eventually equalised early in the second half. WebSave. He trained as an actor and helped write the cult 1995 film ID which was based on his experiences. Several away fans have recommended pubs near London Bridge tube station as being best for a pre-match drink. For modern day fans, they might know the rivalry as it has been depicted in film and hooliganism has played a major part of the hatred. The Bushwhackers struck again in 1985. They were doing chips, burgers etc.. as well but didn't indulge. Because they were not expecting a big crowd myself and a couple of mates were let into one of the executive bars for a beer. As you exit the station turn right for the visiting supporters walkway. Left at 7am and travelled via M6, M1, M25, M11 and A12 via Blackwall tunnel to meet up with relatives in Lewisham and then taxi ride of about 4 miles that took 30 minutes due to traffic congestion.
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