We were arguably the better side for the first 10-13 minutes, then Millwall piled on the pressure. 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)** For more information, please see our Our train was full of Millwall fans who were continuing the 'miiiiiiii' chant into London Bridge station! Millwall Rugby Club. millwall pubs to avoid. Bannon, its easy to tell, is of the old pre-gentrification order. As an undercover officer, PC James Bannon was meant to be securing the arrests of violent football fans. Millwalls FA Cup quarter-final match against Luton Town had to be temporarily halted after just 14 minutes due to violence. There are a lot worse grounds to go to. At the end of the match, Millwall Hes only now revealed the full terrifying account of what happened in his recently published memoir, Running with the Firm, and in an acclaimed one-man stage show. Well, standing at grounds became prohibited under the Taylor Report and the club moved to the creatively named The New Den genius, hey? The Dockers Stand on the other side is slightly different having a row of executive boxes running across its middle. At the New Den It was the poorest performance from us this season and Millwall fully deserved the win. It was a tight area at the entrance but once inside the facilities were good as well. To be fair, those other options consisted of train (none running on Boxing Day), and driving (no one fancied a sober Boxing Day)! Very easy from London Bridge. The range of food seemed good looking at the menu board with pies, burgers and chips all making an appearance. Interestingly, the seating at the Cold Blow Lane end was unreserved so you could sit anywhere, which I preferred as I was able to get a seat behind the goal in the upper tier albeit at the expense of having the guy next to me spread out and encroach onto my seat but I doubt the few hundred Forest fans had the same luxury as they were flanked by police and stewards in the upper tier of the opposite North Stand. We I still found the Den intimidating and I certainly wouldn't take my grandson to Millwall. 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 looked to me like the intention was to clear the away fans before allowing any Millwall fans back into the station. We got the tube to Canada Water at this point there were enough Millwall colours to follow to the New Den. Millwall looked to make so decent passages of play and tested our keeper Worner on a number of occasions. Went into this pub to play darts, they didn't have any. He trained as an actor and helped write the cult 1995 film ID which was based on his experiences. Most visiting fans discourage away fans from drinking near the ground. The traffic on the North Circular was pretty bad but once through that it was plain-sailing back to Norfolk. After keeping 4 clean sheets in a row, we were surprised and disappointed to find ourselves a goal down quite early on. Ironically via a player my husband seemed to think "didn't want to know" up to that point. Sunderland's play-off permutations - and how tonight's Blackburn FA Cup 5th Round, 20th February 1937. If you keep yourself inconspicuous, and maybe steer clear of the volatile matches like Cardiff or West Ham, you should enjoy going to see Millwall too particularly if they play as well as they did against Forest. Our 612 supporters were accommodated in the upper tier behind one of the goals. My first trip to a competitive match this season saw me making the journey to Bermondsey to see Millwall play Nottingham Forest in the Championship. A good win at a ground that we thought would be a tough fixture. Millwall Supporters Club. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. However, it is hardly a relaxing day out and I found the Den to be quite intimidating. This was the start of a police operation that was to last two years. The A2 actually passes the ground. 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. It has an overall rating of three-and-a-half Follow the ring road signs for Dover and cross over Tower Bridge. This goal was to make it an anxious finish; but the Lions held on for a 2-1 win to secure their Championship status for another year and ending Leicester's hopes of sneaking into the play-offs. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. The decor bordered on derelict and it wasn't the cleanist of places (to put it mildly) but it had atmosphere and that is sadly lacking in many pubs now. West Stand (Zampa Lower Family Area): After 3 minutes Millwall took the lead via a poorly defended corner. Perhaps just as well! We sat in the top tier of The Barry Kitchener Stand where the view was excellent. Leicester started off well and were showing their quality on the ball as well as squandering a few good chances. Chris had his nose and finger broken. * 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. Fans are well supervised to ensure safety, but I would still advise to be cautious at this ground. I was looking forward to going to the Den as I had never been before due to the fact that the paths of our respective clubs had only crossed once since our inception. Beforehand we went around Borough Market near London Bridge Station. 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. When Millwall entertain Crystal Palace things do get spicy. We were seated in the upper North stand which appears to be a bit remote from the the two side stands. It was just gone 8pm when the two men entered one of the Bushwhackers favourite pubs, The Old Castle. SacredEmuNZ 8 mo. Ticket prices for Cat B games are 3.00 less. Not my favourite away day by a long way. Having arrived back at London Bridge and it was still baking hot we decided to go for a couple more beers. Millwall played the better football and deserved their 1-0 win although the goal came from a soft penalty in my opinion. If you are travelling on train, I do not recommend wearing colours, as you will meet some of the home supporters. The approach road and staircase to the platform was inevitably lined with police vans and police officers to potentially deal with both sets of supporters ending up there, but fortunately I got there early enough to catch the last train heading to London Bridge for an hour to change over for one to Bexleyheath. There were some chants and threats by the oyster machines at the station entrance, but nothing serious. There were no stanchions inside the ground to restrict the view from your seat and there was plenty of leg room. As above, we joined some other fans at the Bunch of Grapes pub near London Bridge. Thetoilet facilities were clean and tidy. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. 20,093 v Arsenal 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. The stewards didnt give us any hassle. Visiting fans have noted that limited street parking is available of the estate next to the stadium. The area around Millwall is about as desolate as it gets. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: The ground atmosphere was really good. We then got the train from London Bridge to The Den. One stop on the train and you are there. The New and Slightly improved but *sometimes* active Millwall Subreddit #COYL, Scan this QR code to download the app now. Before visiting, we advise that you check ahead by phone or via social media to avoid disappointment. No One Likes Us (NOLU) Fanzine 1 The Muckers We actually had a Burger King back at Paddington station before we decided to come to the game, so food wasn't an issue at this point. It was like a church. That intense mood was thickened by the presence of individuals that he recognised from surveillance tapes as being highly dangerous. The New Den is located in Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN. 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. My experience of Millwall fans is that if you fine with them, then you wont have a problem. The view from the away end is one of the best I have ever experienced. 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. 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. Best Pubs-around-the-den ? - London | Sports Where I Am I don't think many small groups go there and give it " large" you will come unstuck. My friend threw a sicky! These were grim miles of looming tower blocks, shuttered shops and graffitied trains clattering above looming arches. At New Cross, follow signs for Surrey Quays into Kender Street. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. A 94th minute winner. With that in mind I wasnt overly worried about going to The Den although I did have the advantage of not going as an away fan, I guess. The result was great and it was nice to see the Reds get their just rewards for a change. 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. By the time he was 21, Bannon had been singled out as a rising star. The police will keep you in for about 1/2 hour to get the home fans away. I've been in most pubs around London Bridge/Borough Market so a few different pubs this time. pub search # beerintheevening.com Getting away from the ground was just as easy as getting into it. I had never been to the Den and my team needs as much support as it can get. Programming note: Today, Wednesday, I'll be joining the great John Oakley north of the border on Toronto's AM640 live at 5pm Eastern. because my mate had the genius idea of getting the river bus to London Bridge which costs 7.30 per person each way (pay on Oyster card or contactless), with the added bonus that there is a bar on the boat! It is superbly located, within 20 minutes of London City Airport. No issues with opposing groups of supporters with everyone mingling happily. Most City fans were in buoyant mood and did not seem to mind so no issues! At the Den I must admit I didnt do much hanging around before going into the ground, but I didnt feel I had the time to as I had to collect my ticket from the box office first which actually didnt take long at all and buy a programme for 3, the Millwall version of which is a very smart and well-designed small glossy magazine. They are trying to build a positive reputation which is unfortunately tarnished by a handful. There is a direct walkway specifically built for away fans which takes you directly to the away end and back to the station afterwards. 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. As I mentioned earlier I didn't see a Millwall fan other than in the ground, designated walk-way straight to the away end. Into the ground easy enough. What is the capacity at Millwall stadium. A 1982 match against Slough Town had ended in so much mayhem that Millwall chairman Alan Thorne had threatened to close the club. Harvey's Old Ale on offer at 3 a pint. It was only mentioned over the PA System 20 minutes before the end of the game and quite frankly is ridiculous in 2019. Big tick! Millwall is a depressing area. The ale was good though. Fans weren't made to sit down and I didn't witness any problems. Boro started off well, but that was very brief, Millwall got a goal, (great through ball to set it up) and then added a second, which was embarrassing from our point of view. As for the atmosphere, I said that the ground was intimidating and The Den has been in great voice when I've visited in the past but on this occasion, the home fans weren't great although they were quick to wind up the away fans after the equaliser. There was some intimidation by home fans as we passed and surprisingly we were not given a Police escort. The concourses were a bit on the dingy side with their bare breezeblocks and low-level lighting, but the blocks were well signposted. Away fans are housed in the North Stand, which is located at one end of the stadium (usually in the upper tier only). With 1,500 traveling Sky Blue Army and a load of noisy South Londoners the atmosphere was optimistic and very loud! But first, they had to repair the damage of the initial disaster in The Old Castle. However, for once it was the Reds who scored a late winner. Three goals; three points; one step closer to the Premier League. Although the Den ground itself is directly unaffected, the losing of supporting infrastructure, such as for example, most of the current Club Car Park, would make the Clubs stay untenable and Millwall would need to relocate elsewhere. We almost, almost nicked it at the death though. I doubt Ill see a game like that for a very long time! We both really enjoyed our day at The Den. I had heard a lot of bad things about the Millwa ll supporters but I wanted to see what they were really like. The stands were neat, and the two-tiered away end was certainly not the worst weve had this season. This was my first experience of this local derby. Although we were on an official supporters coach, our journey was made longer by a series of. Cold Blow Lane (Lower Tier): Several fans have reported that despite a cursory search on entry to the ground, the game was interrupted by sections of both home and away fans throwing missiles at each other and onto the pitch. 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. - a film based on Bannon's experiences. Lots of huffing and puffing by Forest, but no end result, which saw a 2-0 defeat. 5. Millwall fans were passionate and mounting a play off run. The game was awful ( we loss ) however drinks and food was expensive paying 5 for some lager I never heard of really grinded my gear. Off the bottom of the table at last. Hilton London Docklands, 265 Rotherhithe Street, London SE16 5HW is situated on the South bank of the River Thames, with stunning views across to Canary Wharf. As it was still early, my dad and me decided to brave a walk round the ground. Similarly is the Shipwright Arms, not far from Spoons. I have to admit, I cheated on this one. Afterwards, I'll be south of the border with Tucker Carlson on Fox News coast to coast at Michael Olise inspired a Crystal Palace turnaround to spare Jack Butland's blushes and help the Premier League side avoid an FA Cup shock at Millwall. I feel that South Bermondsey station is wholly inadequate to deal with the crowds. We had a few beers on the concourse, which were a little bit cheaper than the pubs earlier. 1993 Undersoil Heating: Generally its a smart enough ground compared to some of the others in the Football League. 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. My husband's normal wing man Del Boy was away for the weekend so as per usual I stepped up, as I usually do. You can see the ground on approach from the train and then the designated away walkway. 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. North Stand: There are no sizeable car parks around the ground (typical British Planning!). Scores of innocent people had been injured. We then headed to the Shipwright's Arms to watch the end of the North London Derby before heading down to The Den. Seems like rail works override all this! Teemu Pukki wrapped up the points with his 25th goal of the season as Norwich carved through Millwall, Buendia set the Finn through and he guided the ball over Jordan Archer and into the back of the net. "F**k you, I'm Millwall": Roy Larner. And the fact my club had a great start to the season. You dont need me to tell you that the language was very spicy at times but I didnt feel that the atmosphere become overly hostile in any way, which as I mentioned at the beginning has become something people almost expect to be the case at Millwall matches. But you cant lose sight of the fact that some of them would hurt people simply for supporting another football team.. 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. 020 7232 1222 Fax: A bit noisier and four TVs showing different programmes, including football, plus background music. Wolves came out for the second half in better shape than Millwall, and we were delighted when we took the lead through an unlikely scorer. But the match was fully secured by the home side when substitute Danny NGuessan sprinted past Forests left-back and pulled the ball back from the by-line to be turned in by Liam Trotter a goal which illustrated Millwalls impressive wing play throughout the match. Well, basically we didn't get away after the game. As mentioned previously, we spent most of our time around London Bridge and got a drink in a Wetherspoons pub called the Pommelers Rest. The stewards were pretty relaxed and laid back. WebThe Golden Lion, South Bermondsey - pub details. Bannon was further tested when he fell in love with the sister of one of the senior hooligans. Instead, he almost became a hooligan himself. It was simply a 40 minute train journey with one changeover. Barry Kitchener Stand (Lower Tier): We then got off at Bermondsey tube station and walked to the ground after receiving numerous directions. Much of what saved Bannon was the outrageous challenge to his ego: to be sniffed out would be to fail.

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