It was only mentioned over the PA System 20 minutes before the end of the game and quite frankly is ridiculous in 2019. There was an extremely loud boo from the remaining Norwich fans at full time, after what was a dreadful atmosphere from us away fans. This is a spooky place and the locals are hostile believe me. After the pre-match routine of music and announcements not that I could understand them, as Millwalls PA system is a bit ropey and Zampa the Lion prancing about with a brolly to emulate the Forest manager, the match began. As I mentioned earlier I didn't see a Millwall fan other than in the ground, designated walk-way straight to the away end. Aston Villa were clearly saving themselves for the play-offs making several team changes and, for much of the game, not playing with a very high tempo (not that we play with a high tempo anyway!). 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)** With it being a 12.30pm kick off we had to leave from the Midlands very early to allow time to meet up with some friends for breakfast and a few beers. Official Matchday Programme 3 At a meeting at Scotland Yard, in March 1987, he was offered the chance to work on a covert operation looking at football hooligans that was planned to last a maximum of six months. It is a nice pub with good grub. West Ham and Millwall fans end years of Yes, I have been a few times before so wasnt to bothered about going again and this time it was to see a win at Millwall for QPR, the first time since 1990. and in Millwall we've met our southern equivalent. 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. Im looking at what trainers theyre wearing, their trousers, who theyre talking to, what theyre drinking. An easy walk back to South Bermondsey station and a 15 minute wait for a train back to London Bridge. 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. As I mentioned it was a good atmosphere and a good view. There are no car parks near the New Den ground. Away fans are housed in the North Stand, which is located at one end of the stadium (usually in the upper tier only). Pubs in Millwall : Pubs Galore That saw them move just a few hundred yards and theyve remained there since the changeover in 1993. He and Chris were to pretend to be painters and decorators. FANS' GUIDE V MILLWALL You can see the ground on approach from the train and then the designated away walkway. We sat in the home end behind the goal with a very vociferous group of home fans who thoroughly got into the game and let their opinions be known. Miller & Carter Steakhouse #17 of 349 Restaurants in Bromley 1,103 reviews. 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. .css-1vdylis{cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;text-overflow:'More';}The Den is a venue in or near London that is most often used for Soccer. I don't think many small groups go there and give it " large" you will come unstuck. Norwich won it through something of a rarity a set-piece goal, with Christoph Zimmermann getting his ginormous bonce on the end of Emi Buendia's corner. This pub is also a regular listing in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and always has 9 real ales on tap. I thought, 'Well, the old mans Old Bill. A few drinks in one of the pubs around London bridge such as The Then, against the run of play Chaplin scored for the Reds. I was looking forward to adding a new ground to my list. As you exit the station turn right for the visiting supporters walkway. I think the Millwall fans were too spread out to really make much noise. 3-0 up away from home after 30 minutes is very unusual so we were in dreamland. House Of Fun He had these thick glasses on. It gave Bannon an idea. This place was an experience! I also had a tray of rather nice chips for 2.20! I stuck to our planned pub visits in Borough anyway, texting him updates. I had eaten prior to getting the coach so I didnt get a chance to sample to Millwall food, but due to the fact that we were so early I know plenty of us did grab something from either the Millwall caf or from inside the ground when we were finally let in. 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! Poplar & Millwall Royal British Legion Club - whatpub.com My husband's normal wing man Del Boy was away for the weekend so as per usual I stepped up, as I usually do. Seems like rail works override all this! Facilities wise, as I mentioned above, the concourse wasnt particularly spacious, but served a purpose. Their opportunity came the next day, when they were travelling to a game at Leeds. 5. The reason is very similar to that of their rivalry with Charlton as there are just six miles between the two grounds. Dockers East Stand (Lower Tier): If you haven't then please do go. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Den Stadium? We left Lewisham at 2pm and traffic was so busy on a warm sunny day we only arrived 25 minutes before kick off, so straight into the ground after meeting more family. Mick Hubbard adds; Also on Borough High Street is the George Inn, which is owned and leased by the National Trust. 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. WebGuide to good pubs in Millwall. Over the summer it seemed that Bradford's James Hanson was joining Millwall which added some interest when I planned the trip, as I support Bradford City. Millwall Rugby Club, Island Gardens This seems to happen every time I go to a Charlton match. The lower tier is usually empty. The atmosphere throughout the game was lively. 20,146 (all seated) Address: It was the poorest performance from us this season and Millwall fully deserved the win. Most of the people we knew didnt deserve to go to prison, he says. Despite this the atmosphere was generally good, with the top 2/3 rows of the upper tier of the stand to our left (South stand upper tier) making a good go of things. forget mrsa bugs, the type of infection you'd get here are much worse. A friend whod joined the police cadets told him how exciting it was. Before we know it, we were back at my cousins, and I was picked up the next day. I tried to spot car parks in the vicinity, but didnt see any. We live in North Wales so it was a round journey of nearly 500 miles rather than Southend locals only travelling 80 miles. The Shipwright Arms, on Tooley Street, about 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. Throughout your stay with them, theirhospitality staff will be on hand to assist with the smooth running of your event. This seemed to engage the Millwall support who resembled as an extras list for Peaky Blinders. The language wasn't for your Nan and young children but I seem to think that they take the attitude that this is a football ground and the working man must let off steam. WebMillwall were the visitors to Bloomfield Road on 24 February 2007, and, with the growing reputation of The Muckers, Millwall brought many more fans than they would normally bring. Away fans are located at one end of the ground in the North Stand (usually in the upper tier only). For once Chris Coleman picked an attacking line up and we were at it from the off scoring with a screamer from Oviedo. Costa was again the architect, holding the ball up superbly, before laying it off to Romain Saiss, the Moroccan midfielder. Scores of innocent people had been injured. After half time, however, it was a different story. Not a bad ground apart from being kept back afterwards waiting on our very own train. Thetoilet facilities were clean and tidy. There was a cordon of about 20 police keeping an eye on proceedings which turned it all into a tourist attraction for passing tourists. They just steamed in, says Bannon. For obvious reasons, away fans are advised to keep drinking around the ground to a minimum. Waiting nearly an hour to be allowed to leave the ground to walk the 600m to the train station for my safety is ridiculous. The Kings Arms. I experienced no issues at this point, and we met some home fans who all seemed friendly. It took the place of The Old Den, which was in the same location. The concourse area was okay, with beer at just over 4 a pint. The match was a league game so held some importance. Contains a comprehensive listing of Millwall pubs with customer reviews, ratings, photos and maps. Sometimes you see a team and a stadium match each other perfectly, and that was certainly the case with the Lions and their ground. As usual, only the top tier of theaway endwas opened, but it offered a decent view. On 72 minutes, a corner was floated in and was met by Shaun Hutchinson for 4-0. The game was terrible from our point of view as we were 3-0 down at half time and that was the final score. Millwalls FA Cup quarter-final match against Luton Town had to be temporarily halted after just 14 minutes due to violence. We sat in the top tier of The Barry Kitchener Stand where the view was excellent. There also bouncers on the door to turn away any potential troublemakers who might otherwise spoil the harmonious atmosphere. The stewarding I found surprisingly relaxed and no issue at all while as for the pie price you have to pay London prices. The 90-minute tour went by quickly and would be very entertaining even if you dont support Millwall. I wore my Boro scarf all day/night & never attracted any unwanted attention. The 21-year-old Bannon felt conspicuous. WebThe Golden Lion, South Bermondsey - pub details. 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. see all reviews, beerintheevening.com 2001-2022. The main song sung was 'no one likes us we don't care' and this 'miiiiiiiiiii' chant which does sound good to be fair, it also drowns out the oppositions' fans and makes it intimidating. I must have been drunk when I bought my rail tickets 3 months ago. When the man beside him was badly cut by a 50p piece, Bannon complained to the officers, only to be threatened with arrest. I got on the first train back to London Bridge, which was very crowded. Sports Where I Am is a registered trademark of Where I Am Group 2023 WhereIam Group Pty Ltd. 0844 826 2004 Pitch Size: The game was a cracker with Bradford taking a first half lead and Millwall equalising in the second half. Privacy Policy. Worth it I guess though! After the match had ended all away fans were held in the ground for what seems like forever, but is probably about half hour. Ive done some stupid things in my time, but that was one of my better manoeuvres, he says. Millwall F.C. - Reddit 22/12/12 when Barnsley won 2-1 with a late winner. We almost, almost nicked it at the death though. 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. We went back to London Bridge and here there was just a few police and we were able to get our train to Gatwick to fly home. The Muckers Eventually, we were lead up the path to the very crowded station. The atmosphere was good. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Therefore, it was a 'low pressure' game for us which we could watch without any nerves/worries about what the result might be. The concourse was a bit dull and could do with a lick of paint. Unfortunately a Millwall supporter was taken seriously ill early in the second half and after that all fans around the stadium were very quiet as a mark of respect to the poor supporter, To be honest the game really should have been stopped at this point but it continued until the 90th minute at this point a few fans came on the pitch to get the game finished and the referee blew his whistle immediately. The programme at 3 was decent value, and full of good features, including a few pages of Wolves stuff, and a brilliant interview with ex-Millwall midfielder and Wolves legend Alex Rae. Unofficial Web Sites: Even better result, Don't believe what you read and see on TV about Millwall They are a club who receive a lot of poor press when in reality safety of all fans is their number one priority. The ground is a five minute walk from South Bermondsey Station. We left Coventry station on the 08:51 train to London Euston and arrived just before 10am. Restaurants near Millwall Football Club, London on Tripadvisor: Find traveler reviews and candid photos of dining near Millwall Football Club in London, United Kingdom. Stewards were easy going, and fans were allowed to sit where they wanted. 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. Interestingly the three young girls in front of us seemed to pick out a friend among the Millwall fans to our left. We managed to get seats and took about 40 mins to get back to Reading, getting back about half 7. 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. The Den the home of Millwall | Around The Grounds Im like, oh Jesus, says Bannon. We were not able to get to London Bridge from our starting point as there were multiple train works taking place over the weekend. After keeping 4 clean sheets in a row, we were surprised and disappointed to find ourselves a goal down quite early on. We were packed into the train like sardines and as it a baking hot day, I was glad that the journey only took about five minutes. We also drank in The Crown and Zerodegress which was a micro brewery/pub/restaurant, once again the drinks were really expensive. I thought the Leicester fans were a bit monotonous of their chanting of 'Leicester, Leicester, Leicester'. Went on the supporters coach good scenic drive through London. Canning Town is only a 7-minute Docklands Light railway journey away, with regular Jubilee Line connections to London Bridge. 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. This was my third trip to The Den. Each two tier stand must be the same inside, and unlike most two tier stands, there is only one concourse inside, so you have to descend three flights of stairs to get to the bar. The goal was widely celebrated by the locals. The stewards were really friendly and helpful. Real Ale is NOT Available At the New Den Drove down from Worcestershire via M40/A40 and parked at Ickenham Tube station (2 for all day parking). I turned around and grabbed the person whod done it by the throat. You will come to the ground on your right. There are a lot worse grounds to go to. I had been to the old Den in the 1980s. The biggest surprise of the night for me was how good the pies were!! Running with the Firm (Ebury, RRP 14.99) by James Bannon is out now. As it was still early, my dad and me decided to brave a walk round the ground. Between the East and North Stands in one corner is a large video screen. 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. Even the concourse feels tight, cramped and dingy compared to most other grounds. Numerous Gradually Charlton worked their way back and eventually equalised early in the second half. Cookie Notice Where do I start? Sadly the Barrow Boy and Banker were not allowing football fans into the pub any more, so we went to the Southwark Tavern (also near to London Bridget station) instead to quench our thirst. The workrate was high, the pressing was hard, the passing was crisp and this led to a deserved early goal when Darius Henderson flicked in a corner at the near post. These were grim miles of looming tower blocks, shuttered shops and graffitied trains clattering above looming arches. A local derby and I had heard about the intimidating environment". Street parking can be found on the small estate on your left just past the ground, otherwise, be wary of on street parking restrictions around the area of the ground so check lamp posts for signage. 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). If they do approve these plans then expect a long drawn out battle through the courts as Millwall attempt to save their home. Thecoach parked right outside the visitors turnstiles. However inside the station, it was packed with football fans making their way to their respective games in London, plenty of West Ham fans were there especially. The pub was Football Shirts and Kids friendly and was only a two minute walk from Tower Bridge. Considering our train from London Bridge to South Bermondsey was ten minutes late, myself and about 300 other Ipswich fans missed the opening five minutes. Brilliant day out! He didnt like football particularly and was very bright and educated. Bannon won the trust of several key individuals by joining them in planned violence in pubs and backstreets. We boarded the train after a 20 minute wait in a queue full of Millwall fans who were very friendly and sympathetic towards us, but also in high spirits because of their fantastic win. Click here to check the current train timetables, London City Airport is within 5 miles of the new Den. No matter how big or small your event is, a suite at The Den is the ideal location. Perhaps it was the early kick off time, or the fact it was Boxing Day, but there were very few home supporters around. The Council are expected to make a decision on whether to go ahead with the Compulsory Purchase Orders in early 2017. The snow did not put off the 2000 strong expected away support. wipe your feet on the way out.
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