A bit noisier and four TVs showing different programmes, including football, plus background music. I was in the second row from the front of the Upper tier so had a great view although I suspect that the view is pretty good from any seat in the Upper Tier. I ended up at South Bermondsey Station via some cancellations due to the weather and with a quick step down the well thought out pathway for away support to the away end at the ground in less than five minutes. For more information, please see our As I say, the chips were nice, and selling Somersby cider gets anyone some extra thumbs up from me! The Lions Year Ground Opened: A total, unmitigated disaster.. Must be a cultural English thing. Millwall The New Den - Away Grounds Whys he talking to him? The home fans saw Millwall dominate almost all of the first half against a lethargic looking Forest side. I think The Den is very much deserving of its reputation. and our Facilities were basic but very cramped. Drank in London Bridge at the Bunch of Grapes, where there was a great atmosphere Very friendly staff but the pub is a little small for a large away following. Almost 7 years to the day. It is a nice pub with good grub. 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. The atmosphere was relaxed and we encountered friendliness and good humour from everyone we met. Out of nowhere, on 15 minutes, a long ball cut our defence in two and Lee Gregory was there to make it 1-0. The ground looks pretty much the same all round but it is a really nice looking stadium. In 2001, 250 Millwall hooligans stormed The Feathers pub where Wolverhampton's Subway Army were drinking and slashed their rivals in the face with 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. After that it was pretty end to end stuff will no real chances until Millwall obviously scored their winner in injury time at the end. Millwall it was very cold and wet. Then the police just left. The stewards were fine and didnt have any bother. Barnsley bottom of the league and without an away win and having picked up only two points on the road. But it did, and Wolves led at The Den! 3. 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. At about 2.15 we were marched by the police to London Bridge station which was all very efficient until they took us to the wrong platform! I wore my Middlesbrough scarf and I was asked by the bouncers to take it off to go into "The Barrow Boy & Banker". We left London Bridge for South Bermondsey at around 1.45pm as it is only one stop down the line, As you may know away fans have their own walkway from South Bermondsey Station, directly to the away end, so finding the ground was no problem. It was simply a 40 minute train journey with one changeover. 3-0 up away from home after 30 minutes is very unusual so we were in dreamland. Highly recommended. The concourses were a bit on the dingy side with their bare breezeblocks and low-level lighting, but the blocks were well signposted. Best pubs near Millwall FC? - London Message Board Chris Lynskey a visiting Scunthorpe United fan recommends; The Shipwrights Arms on Tooley Street, near London Bridge. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? I doubt Ill see a game like that for a very long time! Off the bottom of the table at last. There was laughter. The most popular method of travel for away fans to the Den is by official club coach, or by train from London Bridge. A friend of mine said that he thought I was brave to go there; that said, Millwall have made great play in recent years of their efforts to make the club and their matches less intimidating to watch. The atmosphere was quite good from both sides. I was expecting to be held back inside after the game had ended, but Millwall and Preston fans mingled on South Bermondsey station. At 4.70 a pint, its a little more than I pay back home, but then again, London prices! Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Brisk walk back to the tube station and off to Brick Lane for that curry.. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: We had a great day and it was good to add another ground to my list. The stewards were non-obtrusive and allowed us to enjoy the day, while the facilities were decent enough. The only thing I was looking forward to was meeting my Romford based pal for a few pre-match ales. He didnt like football particularly and was very bright and educated. Me and a few lads got the 13:09 service from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street. Our train was delayed for an hour and when it did come about 800 people tried to clamber on! Seeing this really got us in the mood to go to a local game, and we picked Millwall v Leicester at The Den. Your head starts to take in masses of information. The second half held out until Millwall made it 3-3 in the 80th minute, but Jordan Spence popped up in the 88th minute with a header for Ipswich to win it 4-3, to send me and 2,000 town fans into hysterics! it's a short hop (10 mins) on a train from there to South Bermondsey. We support responsible gambling, so in case you require information about gambling addiction or need support please use the link GeGambleAware. He apologised for his colour blind friend. But thats a story for another day! A few Millwall fans were there, but there wasnt any trouble. Yellow and Black. A really good but strange day at the football just a shame we didn't get the result we needed. 4. Bannon has mixed feelings about that decision. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Den? Whilst weve proved the cold Tuesday night in Barnsley clich to be a load of nonsense, Millwall away is, and always will be, a test of anyones mettle! If hes drinking with thugs, singing their songs and fighting in the streets with them, how is he not one of them? Costa did brilliantly down the right, shimmying his way past a challenge from the left back. Because of this, he had to work extra hard to win the trust of his mates in his estate in the London suburb of Belvedere. Had a VIP visit to Millwall. These seats offered us a great view of the pitch and stadium, and were impressed considering they were some of the cheapest seats. Average Attendance The only awkward bit is about half way in-between New Cross Gate and the ground where the road splits into two. Luke Fern a visiting Bolton Wanderers fan informs me; Inside the ground, the concourse is mostly concreted and looks very dull. Brilliant day out! Their next stadium though would become a name synonymous with Millwall; it wasnt, however, anything to do with the fact the ground was designed by the highly respectable Archibald Leitch. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Waiting nearly an hour to be allowed to leave the ground to walk the 600m to the train station for my safety is ridiculous. We were locked into the ground after the match to let the home fans leave, once the gates had finally opened it was fairy quiet and easy to get out of. Much of what saved Bannon was the outrageous challenge to his ego: to be sniffed out would be to fail. We were not able to get to London Bridge from our starting point as there were multiple train works taking place over the weekend. WebThe 80s it is not. If you want a friendly experience in the Capital go to Brentford or Fulham. A fantastic day out spoiled by 90 minutes of shambolic football. I punched and kicked a few people. ** Under 12 tickets available only when purchased with an adult or senior ticket. Judging by the reaction of my fellow fans it also happens every time they play Millwall. Saw a few Bradford fans outside the ground and not a hint of any aggression. Golden Lion, South Bermondsey, London, SE16 3EP - pub details Millwall Supporters Club. and in Millwall we've met our southern equivalent. Were having a superb season, and the chance to tick off another of the 92 really appealed, despite The Dens, ahem, reputation for being a place away fans fear to tread. It is probably best to travel to the New Den by taking the tube to London Bridge, on the Jubilee and Northern Lines, then the overland train to South Bermondsey station, which is only a few minutes walk from the ground, with a designated Millwall away fans walkway. First visit to Millwall and the New Den, with mixed feelings about potential for trouble from local fans. The most notable thing about Millwall was their work rate, especially the two lads up front Keogh and Kane. He says, 'Well Ive got to drive. Bannon went to the toilet. Early 80's without a doubt. 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! It was a great day out as all away games are more especially as I hadn't been to the Den before. Category A prices are shown below, with Category B & C tickets shown in brackets: Home Fans* Once we got to London Bridge, we met up with a few mates at the Bunch of Grapes pub. The match itself was a game of two halves. I never really noticed the stewards. The arrangement with away fans arriving at the Station and been sent down their own passageway to the away end seemed a very sensible idea. It was an easy drive down from Norfolk and there were very few traffic issues on the road. The lower tier is usually empty. Stewards were easy going, and fans were allowed to sit where they wanted. A local derby and I had heard about the intimidating environment". James's one-man show is at the Soho Theatre between February 10 and 12 next year. This place was an experience! The only real option for away fans is by train. Then I got hit on the shoulder by what I thought was a baseball bat. Getting away from the ground was really easy but we did have to wait for all the home fans to disperse. A new ground for me. 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. The few hundred Bantams who attended were vocal throughout and added to the general feel of the match. No arrests were made it was thought the evidence theyd gathered wouldnt stand up in court. Is it safe to go to Millwall matches? : r/Championship - Reddit 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. Autore dell'articolo: Articolo pubblicato: 16/06/2022 Categoria dell'articolo: nietzsche quotes in german with translation Commenti dell'articolo: elasticsearch date histogram sub aggregation elasticsearch date histogram sub aggregation Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. No issues getting to the ground though, the actual structure was visible a good way off and away supporters entrances well marked. The area under the stand were these are situated is very dark and mainly made of concrete but as soon as I took my seat in the North Stand (upper tier) I was really impressed with the view as well as the turn out from the rest of the Wimbledon fans. As a result of his actions and those of four other undercover officers, Scotland Yard is now being sued by eight women. We had chosen to drive down to West Ruislip and then jumped on the overland train which connects through to Central London and the tube network. 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. With a nice tour of London on the way home. Inside the ground alcohol is available in the form of; cans of Tetleys Smooth (4.10), plus plastic bottles of Carlsberg (4.10) or Somersby Cider (4.60). Perhaps just as well! "F**k you, I'm Millwall": Roy Larner. Harvey's Old Ale on offer at 3 a pint. Glad I hadn't taken the kids! The food was reasonably priced and so were the beverages. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? 6. When the man beside him was badly cut by a 50p piece, Bannon complained to the officers, only to be threatened with arrest. Not the best performance or result weve had in a fantastic season so far, but there will be plenty of teams who will come unstuck against a dogged, spirited Millwall side. It wasn't a bad drive up to the ground, taking just over two hours. Numerous visiting fans have been worried about getting away from the ground safely, but report that the Police have been very helpful in ensuring their safe conduct. As you exit the station turn right for the visiting supporters walkway. Web851 members in the Millwall community. The area around the Den has yet to be built up, and as such there aren't many local pubs for Milwall or away fans to drink at before the game. Generally its a smart enough ground compared to some of the others in the Football League. I might have a chance of getting in. He was 16. Real Ale is NOT Available For those wanting a bit more modern, the local Slug and Lettuce, is just up the road.Away fans are advised not to drink near the stadium and so the 'Market Porter' has become a popular away fans pub. If you haven't then please do go. Hes highly critical of Mark Kennedy who infiltrated environmental groups between 2003 and 2010 and had a series of affairs. For obvious reasons, away fans are advised to keep drinking around the ground to a minimum. The Den has a decent traditional football ground feel to it. I recognise that my experience might have differed had I been there as a Forest fan and not a neutral, but the most important thing was that at no point did I feel intimidated or threatened both within the Millwall ground or around the Millwall fans, which would seem to bear out the good work the club has done to quell the hostility around it. We were arguably the better side for the first 10-13 minutes, then Millwall piled on the pressure. 3. Stewards were really friendly and helpful, normal facilities under the stand. Although the barbed wire outside the away end was unnerving to say the least! Barnsley played much better in the second half, playing some neat football. This pub is also a regular listing in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and always has 9 real ales on tap. It took about 20 minutes for the atmosphere to heat up but the Millwall fans were behind their side 100%. This seemed to engage the Millwall support who resembled as an extras list for Peaky Blinders. Southend managed to take the lead with a Mooney header at the home end after 37 minutes. Best Pubs-around-the-den ? - London | Sports Where I Am Having arrived at South Bermondsey there was quite a large police presence when we exited the station. We then headed to the Shipwright's Arms to watch the end of the North London Derby before heading down to The Den. The Millwall stadium, the Den, is just four miles away from Charltons home ground and, as such, meetings between the two take on an added level of intensity particularly in the terraces. They had one beer on tap, but everything else was bottles, poured into plastic pint pots for you. Really enjoyed my first visit to Millwall. Thecoach parked right outside the visitors turnstiles. No issues with opposing groups of supporters with everyone mingling happily. Interestingly the three young girls in front of us seemed to pick out a friend among the Millwall fans to our left. It was a good view of the game and the end was well covered. Millwall It was only in the last 10 minutes where Leicester started to play again, and on the 82nd minute substitute Danny Drinkwater finished well into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. Ironically via a player my husband seemed to think "didn't want to know" up to that point. Once we got close to the ground we didnt see any home fans as we were massively segregated from South Bermondsey train station. Adults 31 (B 28) (C 26), Over 61s 21 (B 18) (C 16), Under 18s 17 (B 15) (C 13), Under 16s 14 (B 12) (C 10),Under 12s 9 (B 7) (C 5)** One stop on the train and you are there. 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. After about 4 miles, turn left into Ilderton Road and left into to Zampa Road. Millwall Rugby Club. Whilst I wasnt expecting a 90-minute wall of noise, I did think there were spells in the game, largely when Wolves were on top on the pitch, that the stands were very muted. Very easy from London Bridge. Our train was full of Millwall fans who were continuing the 'miiiiiiii' chant into London Bridge station! There were a lot of food places available but I didn't wish to have anything. 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 The Shipwright Arms, on Tooley Street, about Once. That occasion was a game at Middlesbrough in October 1988 during which the police stood by as the northern fans lobbed lumps of concrete, bricks and sharpened coins at the Millwall supporters. All in all, a very enjoyable day out as most London away days are. Capacity: Normally, as far as I am aware, the away fans are kept behind. We then got the train from London Bridge to The Den. Billy Cowap, 24, left Jay Burns with lifechanging injuries after the clash in January 2019. 1. Adults 30 (B 27) (C 25), 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)** Having travelled up and down the country following Wolves, from Newcastle to Plymouth and everywhere in between, I know that supporters can create a fantastic, intimidating cauldron of noise, without lowering themselves to the kind of behaviour. No matter how big or small your event is, a suite at The Den is the ideal location. Millwall fans enjoy a pint of London Pride and a plate of fish and chips at Churchill's Pub Calling themselves the "Russian Lions", The Sun Online tracked down It meant an early start of 8am outside Molineux. It is evident that the Millwall supporters both young and old have no problem letting the opposing fans, players, officials and anyone else that is remotely outside their clique, know exactly what they think about them. The snow did not put off the 2000 strong expected away support. Anyone that knows me, knows I love football, and love Wolves! Arch 3, 75 Manchester Road Island Gardens E14 3DN. No One Likes Us (NOLU) Fanzine 1 Millwall had been relegated last season and despite back to back away wins coming into this game they had lost 3 home games. Any home support were friendly enough, taking pity I expect given our lowly position. I hope they got home safe and sound! Most of the Everton fans we came across sounded to be true scousers whereas the Liverpool fans had some southern accents, surprise, suprise. The police will tell you until theyre blue in the face that they led us there because they thought wed be fine. After 3 minutes Millwall took the lead via a poorly defended corner. And when I leave the toilet, what do I see? But it was the Lions who moved into the lead after 23 minutes, a free kick was delivered from the right to the back post where captain Paul Robinson headed back across goal, and on loan Spurs striker Harry Kane was there to smash home into the top corner from close range. Millwall away sounds like a bit of a challenge and a rite of passage for football fans. An entertaining tour of the ground and changing rooms, a generous meal with plenty of wine, comfortable seats for the match with half time drinks. Had a laugh with some Millwall fans on route. Its a wave I often see if I cut someone up at a roundabout. 2018-2019: 13,636 (Championship League) The atmosphere from us was brilliant and we sung from the first until the last minute even if the Millwall fans didnt really get behind the team. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. I thought the Leicester fans were a bit monotonous of their chanting of 'Leicester, Leicester, Leicester'.
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