We sat and waited in the stand and watched the players warm down. I expected to be held in the stadium for half an hour or so after the game, which apparently is the norm. The most notable thing about Millwall was their work rate, especially the two lads up front Keogh and Kane. Half time entertainment consisted of Millwall and Southend youngsters pedaling inside a plastic transparent sphere in a race from penalty area to penalty area. Luke Fern a visiting Bolton Wanderers fan informs me; Inside the ground, the concourse is mostly concreted and looks very dull. But he insists the relationship never became sexual. A bit noisier and four TVs showing different programmes, including football, plus background music. 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 view from the away end is one of the best I have ever experienced. 1-1. London Bridge seems the best place to go. I had a great night out at Millwall, and despite the result which left us out of the cup it was a decent match overall and was nice to get such a warm welcome from the AFC Wimbledon players as they came out to begin a warm up. 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. Most City fans were in buoyant mood and did not seem to mind so no issues! The home fans are extremely loud, and so is the PA system. WebStill a Millwall pub last time I went past, which was during the last year. We arrived in plenty of time. 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. Bannon, its easy to tell, is of the old pre-gentrification order. I was looking forward to the experience of a new ground as I haven't visited the Den before. WebThe 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. It wasn't a bad drive up to the ground, taking just over two hours. It was simply a 40 minute train journey with one changeover. 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. As with many times watching Forest, a good day out spoiled by the 90 minutes of football. I was clearly wearing my teams' shirt, but I wasn't made to feel uncomfortable whatsoever by any of the home fans. Any home support were friendly enough, taking pity I expect given our lowly position. However, for once it was the Reds who scored a late winner. My husband's normal wing man Del Boy was away for the weekend so as per usual I stepped up, as I usually do. 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. This was a really enjoyable tour. The area around Millwall is about as desolate as it gets. The coaches are parked right outside the away end, in an enclosed, fenced off compound. Two minutes later, once again we were cut open down the left hand side, and an over hit pass was rolled back to George Saville who struck down the middle to make it 2-0. He and Chris were to pretend to be painters and decorators. All Rights Reserved. The Den is quite an interesting stadium to travel to. The stewarding I found surprisingly relaxed and no issue at all while as for the pie price you have to pay London prices. Visiting fans have noted that limited street parking is available of the estate next to the stadium. Cup of tea for 1. In 2001, 250 Millwall hooligans stormed The Feathers pub where Wolverhampton's Subway Army were drinking and slashed their rivals in the face with With Oxford winning 2-0 and having one foot in a Wembley final it was a cracking evening. Must be a cultural English thing. The traffic on the North Circular was pretty bad but once through that it was plain-sailing back to Norfolk. Well, standing at grounds became prohibited under the Taylor Report and the club moved to the creatively named The New Den genius, hey? Average Attendance I genuinely felt affronted, he says. 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. It's fair to say this wasn't Norwich's best performance of the season but equally, after last year's mauling, it was a very valuable three points. For all their faults it's one of the best atmospheres you'll find inside a ground Knight GT, Apr 11, 2013 #5 lutonh8a Squad Player 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. I had a couple of expensive beers at the 'Barrow Boy and Banker' pub near London Bridge Station. Millwall had several corners and numerous free kicks. From the walkway, the Den Ground looks quite tidy with four stands of similar size. Three goals; three points; one step closer to the Premier League. When travelling to away fixtures there was not enough information on a football away days guide so we have set up to bridge this gap. 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. With its artisan flapjacks, this middle-class establishment is not the sort of place that existed when he patrolled the streets in the mid-Eighties. If hes drinking with thugs, singing their songs and fighting in the streets with them, how is he not one of them? Had a laugh with some Millwall fans on route. Our first away win of the season and back to back wins. Forest conceded a goal after just 22 seconds and then another later in the first half. I love football! Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. I would definitely go again! After the match, he says, the Millwall fans were led out by the police to where the cars were parked. Was I a football hooligan? Bannon asks of himself. Generally its a smart enough ground compared to some of the others in the Football League. There have been plenty of clashes over the years as well with both having trodden similar paths at times. The Den is a venue in or near London that is most often used for Soccer. The concourse was a little confined, and service was slow, meaning quite lengthy queues. One journalist who witnessed the event described scenes of open bloody warfare. Although the barbed wire outside the away end was unnerving to say the least! 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. So be sure to go there if you want to grab a drink before leaving for The Den! WebFind Pubs near Millwall on Yell. Away walkway to South Bermondsey and a dedicated train which was shared with Millwall fans. Perhaps just as well! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. If I pick a bat up and run at a load of West Ham fans, theres no justification in that, he says. Billy Cowap, 24, left Jay Burns with lifechanging injuries after the clash in January 2019. The Den is a small, compact, claustrophobic ground, with at times the atmosphere to go with it. Drove down from Worcestershire via M40/A40 and parked at Ickenham Tube station (2 for all day parking). The atmosphere was quite good from both sides. Barnsley bottom of the league and without an away win and having picked up only two points on the road. I was looking forward to adding a new ground to my list. we headed for O'Neils and had some really nice food and expensive drinks. Having got off the replacement bus service at South Bermondsey, we were surprised to see that there were no Police to be seen. wow this stadium might have looked good 20 years ago" Having said that it had plenty of legroom and good unobstructed views all around. The few hundred Bantams who attended were vocal throughout and added to the general feel of the match. We walked around the stadium, under the tunnel through Zampa Road and then up Ilderton road to South Bermondsey train station. Barry Kitchener Stand (Lower Tier): 13. 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)** After leaving South Bermondsey station there is a direct walkway to the away end so you have no contact with home fans. No meal deal so a pie and a pint is about 8.80 from memory. We then got off at Bermondsey tube station and walked to the ground after receiving numerous directions. 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 sit where you like so I sat near the back and had a really good view. My half-time was spent not standing in a queue for either the toilets (strong bladder) or the food counters (resolved not to buy any food at matches anymore as its just too expensive) but watching the entertainment of a race between youngsters from both clubs around the perimeter of the pitch and trying to work out a new journey home; as news filtered through from the PA that South Bermondsey station was suffering severe delays and wed all be better off going to other nearby stations instead, but more of that to come. A Den. Breakfast at London Victoria station and then got the Underground to London Bridge. 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. There was a visible police presence at the turnstiles to help prevent any problems. Facilities were basic but very cramped. I did not purchase refreshments at the ground so can't comment. 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. It looked to me like the intention was to clear the away fans before allowing any Millwall fans back into the station. Prices may be higher or lower than face value. Then you're herded to the train station. But total infiltration wasnt as simple as a handshake. It worked. Millwalls FA Cup quarter-final match against Luton Town had to be temporarily halted after just 14 minutes due to violence. Dark ground Moron fans Expensive beer Worst away day so far. No problems with excessive queues for the toilets. It was launched when public and political outrage at football hooliganism was at its peak. If you want a friendly experience in the Capital go to Brentford or Fulham. The New Den is located in Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN. The Den is separated into four stands, and the away fans are situated in the upper tier of the North Stand. There is simply no place for that kind of behaviour in our society, and whilst I dont expect anything to be done about it, I do hope that eventually, more is done to make sure this is stamped out of football for good. The train took about 4 minutes to get to London Bridge where we got off. Im like, 'Of course hes staring. If travelling by train then it is probably best to grab a beer around London Bridge before moving onto the ground. Chaplin then almost had a second before half time, but the keeper beat the shot away. Several away fans have recommended pubs near London Bridge tube station as being best for a pre-match drink. WebOvercrowding on the terrace holding the Millwall fans forced police to open security gates to allow supporters onto the pitch side to avoid a crush in the oversold terrace. One of those things turned out to be the undercover investigation that Bannon was involved with. North Stand: I couldnt complain about my view in the upper tier however. But it did, and Wolves led at The Den! WebGuide to good pubs in Millwall. 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. My friends and colleagues all thought I was mad to go, my husband assured me it would be great fun. Parking is limited at the ground and it's not a place to wear your teams colours. The area is quite industrial with not much to see with the ground surrounded with metal fences and razor wire. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: Like a number of Clubs, Millwall has a category system (A, B & C) for ticket pricing, whereby the most popular games cost more to watch. The Bushwhackers struck again in 1985. It was a tight area at the entrance but once inside the facilities were good as well. It's neat, functional and surprisingly welcoming. 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. Over the coming months, the two men had to prove their worth. Further down the High Street is the Borough Market, which on nearby Stoney Street is situated the legendary Market Porter pub. * 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. I apologise when I use the term "Soccer" but we have some US followers also lol, Copyright 2023 AwayGrounds - awaygrounds.com is intended for the sole use of the individuals over 18 years of age. Though it's a minority, there is a violent culture associated with Millwall, so be careful at the pub and hide any rival club colours.However, there are good options for a drink. 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. He apologised for his colour blind friend. Yes Shirt Sponsors: The Council are expected to make a decision on whether to go ahead with the Compulsory Purchase Orders in early 2017. The support from the home fans was absolutely fantastic and is stillthe best home support I have seen. please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously. Almost 7 years to the day. Very easy from London Bridge. The ground is a five minute walk from South Bermondsey Station. Similarly is the Shipwright Arms, not far from Spoons. You can also reach near the ground via New Cross or New Cross Gate Stations, however they are around a twenty minute walk away from the Den and is not really recommended for away fans to use. 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. A 1982 match against Slough Town had ended in so much mayhem that Millwall chairman Alan Thorne had threatened to close the club. The journey itself was good, seeing different parts of London for different angles was great and found the atmosphere in the coach extremely pleasant. At the end of the match, Millwall But if Im with a group of Millwall fans and a West Ham fan is running at me with a bat, Im totally within my rights to hit him. It's as simple as that. West Stand (Zampa Lower Family Area): Im like, oh Jesus, says Bannon. I would advise that you exercise caution around the ground and not to wear club colours. 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 obvious reasons, away fans are advised to keep drinking around the ground to a minimum. Once allowed out the journey back was simple and quick. ** Under 12 tickets available only when purchased with an adult or senior ticket. The match itself was a game of two halves. Although I would like to avoid stereotyping it did feel a bit like being on the set of a Guy Ritchie film. The Den from the outside looks very impressive. The Den, formerly known as The New Den, was one of the first stadiums created in response to the Taylor Report and in line with its recommendations. This worked perfectly well for us as the game finished about 2.30pm and we were back on the train to London Bridge at 2.45pm. 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. Unquenchable arrogance. Bannons father was a policeman. 3. The range of food seemed good looking at the menu board with pies, burgers and chips all making an appearance. Millwall looked to make so decent passages of play and tested our keeper Worner on a number of occasions. The area is policed very well. Thomas stole the ball out wide and put in a cross, which Schmidt headed brilliantly into the bottom corner from 12 yards. We decided to take a train intoLondon Victoria to go to a pub. West Ham United, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): We weren't planning on going to this game at all. I stopped in Redhill at a Wetherspoons for breakfast. That said, the inevitable hostile atmosphere and the presence of ex-Wolves players in the Millwall line-up meant it promised to be a tough afternoon for Nunos men. The home fans were few and far between when we arrived due to the fact that we arrived at 5:30pm but although many stared at the coach nothing was shouted or gestured towards us. Ex- Red Bradshaw put a header wide, but Barnsley's fragile defence were never really troubled. Southend managed to take the lead with a Mooney header at the home end after 37 minutes. All the stands looked impressive. Yellow and Black. I was in London for the Notting Hill Carnival and keen to continue my exploration of the capital's league clubs. 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. Click here to check the current train timetables, London City Airport is within 5 miles of the new Den. The people were friendly, the ground neat with good views and a great game. There are a lot worse grounds to go to. Well Barnsley were awful in the first half. We were right behind the goal, a couple of rows from the back. Anyway based on this one visit, I would certainly visit the New Den again in the future. Around 4,000 away fans can be accommodated in this end. Having arrived at South Bermondsey there was quite a large police presence when we exited the station. He burst into the area and rolled the ball across the six-yard box for Diogo Jota to flick in his 10th goal of the season. Bannons cover had almost been blown when some of his Millwall associates had gone to find him and Chris at the house they were supposed to be decorating, only to discover they werent there, and roofers who were at the building had never heard of them. I think it was helped by it being the last day of the season, a fairly low-key game, and the beautiful weather of course. The stewards were very friendly, but then they are the same ones used at Charlton so they are used to Charlton fans. At the Den Most of the people we knew didnt deserve to go to prison, he says. Once we got close to the ground we didnt see any home fans as we were massively segregated from South Bermondsey train station. We were both looking forward to this trip with me being a little apprehensive due to the clubs' reputation. It was only mentioned over the PA System 20 minutes before the end of the game and quite frankly is ridiculous in 2019. Will definitely visit the Den again. A lovely little pub which also serves food. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Considering we'd been in London since 10am and hadn't planned to go to the game, we all really enjoyed our day out apart from walking through Bermondsey! 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! This simple looking stand has the same characteristics as both ends with windshields to either side in the upper tier and with the upper tier slightly overhanging the lower tier. Ironically via a player my husband seemed to think "didn't want to know" up to that point. I had previously been to Old Den not the New Den and my team were playing. Marco Stiepermann set the ball rolling, slamming home a rebound after 16 minutes before the hosts levelled through Shaun Williams from a corner to make it level at the interval. Millwall does have a reputation and I'll be silly to write it off as a myth but fans were mingling together before and after the game with no trouble at all. If Blackburn win tonight against Luton, only a draw between Rovers and the Lions would be good enough for Sunderland. We were arguably the better side for the first 10-13 minutes, then Millwall piled on the pressure. A few Millwall fans were there, but there wasnt any trouble. i don't mind scruffy but this was filthy dirty and probably the worst pub i've ever been in. Will never return. 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. Finally made back to the digs 1.30am. What is the capacity at Millwall stadium. it was very cold and wet. I've always wanted to go there to experience it after hearing everything about it. The stewards were pretty relaxed and laid back. Thats the difference., Does he maintain he never stepped over that line? 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. In the second half we never took our foot of the gas and truthfully it could have been about 5 or 6 but Millwall's defence drastically improved. The last named is a regular inclusion in the CAMRA guide, with numerous real ales on tap. 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. 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. However, it is hardly a relaxing day out and I found the Den to be quite intimidating. Address: We walked out of the away stand onto the street outside the main entrance and after a few minutes took our taxi back to Lewisham and an easier but long journey back to North Wales. The pubs are okay, some of the food and drink is a bit expensive, but you don't have to buy it. Decided that the easiest way of getting there would be public transport. Millwall had been relegated last season and despite back to back away wins coming into this game they had lost 3 home games. The home fans seemed fine. 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. As a visiting Bolton Wanderers supporter the trip to the new Den was eagerly awaited as I had missed the previous seasons fixture. Just when we felt wed be going into half time behind, we levelled with virtually the last kick of the half. We then took a tube journey on the Northern Line to London Bridge where we stopped for a few drinks. They are trying to build a positive reputation which is unfortunately tarnished by a handful. 6. The second half began with Forests only period of dominance against a tiring Millwall side which culminated with Robbie Findlay hitting the post. The Shipwright Arms, on Tooley Street, about 200 yards from the station, has received excellent reports from visiting fans. That was Millwall's only attempt on target. The only thing which spoilt the day was some rather vile chanting from a small section of home support, directed towards several of our players. No arrests were made it was thought the evidence theyd gathered wouldnt stand up in court. If people in their Stone Island jackets stopped pretending to be a Green Street wannabe.. we could actually get on enjoying the football. 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. see all reviews, beerintheevening.com 2001-2022.
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