The stewarding I found surprisingly relaxed and no issue at all while as for the pie price you have to pay London prices. Developments such as CCTV and all-seater stadiums have done much to reduce football hooliganism. Steyn on Britain. On one side is the Barry Kitchener Stand (named after a former player) which has the players tunnel and team dugouts at its front. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Your email address will not be published. He says, 'Well Ive got to drive. Bannon went to the toilet. 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. Non- stop to Kings Cross in 90 minutes. During the second half the PA announcer repeatedly reminded us of the situation with South Bermondsey, but I begun to wonder whether this was a bluff in order to get both sets of supporters to disperse themselves more thinly at other nearby stations and this combined with not really knowing alternative ways to get home made me go to South Bermondsey anyway. The Kings Arms. There were about 80 of us at this point. As for the home fans, you don't see that much of them at Millwall away because you're segregated almost instantly but those that we saw on the train (especially on the train back after the game) were in good spirits. I tried to spot car parks in the vicinity, but didnt see any. Between the East and North Stands in one corner is a large video screen. wipe your feet on the way out. Even got a Scumwall flag behind the bar. But on the other hand you have with Millwall a reputation tarnished by a history of hooliganism and a hostile welcoming to away fans, But I decided I had to go someday so why not now? Most visiting fans discourage away fans from drinking near the ground. Avoid local pubs. Otherwise, New Cross Gate and Surrey Quays tube stations, both on the East London Line, are a 15-20 minute walk from the ground. Had a laugh with some Millwall fans on route. After arriving at London Bridge Railway Station, we discovered that South Bermondsey station was closed and a replacement bus was provided. There we took the underground circle line to Moorgate, and then the Northern Line to London Bridge. A decent range of ales. Went into this pub to play darts, they didn't have any. 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. 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. Id argue that they knew Middlesbrough would be there and then they f----- off. But being serious, it's as safe as you can get because of the reputation from the What is the capacity at Millwall stadium. Great service, comfortable surroundings. I bought my programme, as I always do, and once the turnstiles were open, we went into the ground. 5. It is probably best to go by rail, as South Bermondsey Railway Station is only a few minutes walk from the ground. Overall a great day. Early 80's without a doubt. Millwall looked to make so decent passages of play and tested our keeper Worner on a number of occasions. 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. The match tickets were very reasonably priced at 26. WebMillwall need to start thinking about some good transfers like Akpom and a suggestion is Liel Abada from Celtic as I've seen some of his performances and he is really good. There are a lot worse grounds to go to. Breakfast at London Victoria station and then got the Underground to London Bridge. Before we know it, we were back at my cousins, and I was picked up the next day. The Villa fans were quite loud. I love football! We noticed to our right, their were a group of about 100-200 Millwall fans on the end of the East upper creating a good atmosphere as well being situated next to the Leicester fans. We then took a tube journey on the Northern Line to London Bridge where we stopped for a few drinks. 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. 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)**. The match was a league game so held some importance. Also going for the experience of visiting one of football's more "notorious" venues. The atmosphere was good. Finally, the Sheaf, a modern downstairs cellar bar. 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. I thought the stewarding was fine, they were a visible presence without getting unnecessarily involved, which is how it should be in my view. Came in from Redhill so not the normal away fans route until hitting London Bridge. Anyone that knows me, knows I love football, and love Wolves! Cuisines: Bar, British, Pub . It serves its own George Ale which went down nicely.. Barnsley had dropped numerous points conceding late goals and we feared another defeat with Millwall going for the win. Special thanks to Chris Hartford for providing some of the photos of the Den Millwall. With a nice tour of London on the way home. Therefore the place to drink is the area of London Bridge.The Shiprights Arms is very popular for fans seeking a pub with character - another pub similar to this is the 17th Century George Inn located on Borough High Street. 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. I've always said it, but after visiting The Den, I think it's a smaller version of Wolves' Molineux Stadium except both ends at Millwall are two tiered. 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. In addition to the close proximity, the two clubs have spent plenty of time playing at a similar level. Its just a case of turning left or right, isnt it? he says. 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. Grass Club Nickname: Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It was crowded but acceptable for a short journey. Although I would like to avoid stereotyping it did feel a bit like being on the set of a Guy Ritchie film. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. North Stand: The range of food seemed good looking at the menu board with pies, burgers and chips all making an appearance. The stewards were mostly tolerable but mainly very helpful and friendly. It meant an early start of 8am outside Molineux. Most of the people we knew didnt deserve to go to prison, he says. After the return trip on the river bus, we had tea before driving home. Still lots of singing and banter with the Millwall fans in the ground. Away fans are located at one end of the ground in the North Stand (usually in the upper tier only). Lovely beer. It wasn't a bad drive up to the ground, taking just over two hours. The journey to the ground from my home in Bexleyheath involved a straightforward train to Peckham Rye and then one to South Bermondsey, after which a five minute walk down Ilderton Road and Zampa Road past a few burger stands and a cafe brought you to The Den. I doubt Ill see a game like that for a very long time! The atmosphere was quite good from both sides. The large police presence at the match I attended did nothing to dampen this feeling. More than with most venues, if you're going to a Millwall game, you need to take care not to stray into the wrong kind of pub. With 2 goals in 50-odd games for Wolves, when he shaped up to shoot, few people, myself included, expected the ball to fly into the top corner. 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. After about a mile take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A2. It is also being sued by Kennedy for personal injury owing to police negligence. Finally made back to the digs 1.30am. We support responsible gambling, so in case you require information about gambling addiction or need support please use the link GeGambleAware. James assured me that there were plenty of Charlton and Millwall fans about, but it was all pretty low key and friendly. Programming note: Today, Wednesday, I'll be joining the great John Oakley north of the border on Toronto's AM640 live at 5pm Eastern. Millwall away sounds like a bit of a challenge and a rite of passage for football fans. A free weekend and shamelessly snubbing Non-League day, son and I headed to South London and a visit to The Den. Will never return. If they do approve these plans then expect a long drawn out battle through the courts as Millwall attempt to save their home. 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. Our 612 supporters were accommodated in the upper tier behind one of the goals. It worked. It was quite distracting/amusing when trains appeared behind the corner flags maybe just me! From the walkway, the Den Ground looks quite tidy with four stands of similar size. Address: 264 Rotherhithe New Rd, London, SE16 3EP [map] [gmap] Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 383) - calls cost 10p per minute We arrived in plenty of time. ** Under 12 tickets available only when purchased with an adult or senior ticket. It took about 20 minutes for the atmosphere to heat up but the Millwall fans were behind their side 100%. Despite being two-tiered all the way around, it feels as though the home fans are right on top of you it's bizarre! The snow did not put off the 2000 strong expected away support. Was I a football hooligan? Bannon asks of himself. I couldnt complain about my view in the upper tier however. A crowd of 10,228 including 1,097 Southend fans generated a good atmosphere and the acoustics of the North away stand is good. Id have been even more annoyed had I missed another goal. Went in there after the 4-4 a few years ago, as it was the nearest pub that was open on my way home - gents was I would definitely go again! wow this stadium might have looked good 20 years ago" Having said that it had plenty of legroom and good unobstructed views all around. Food was also served and some good cask ciders were available. This was my third trip to The Den. Posted February 10, 2015. A fairly easy journey. The Den is a small, compact, claustrophobic ground, with at times the atmosphere to go with it. 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. Reversing the walk back up the pathway to South Bermondsey station and getting the short ride back to London Bridge. 105 x 68 yards Pitch Type: The lower tier is usually empty. Traffic congestion is a factor if travelling by car. If people in their Stone Island jackets stopped pretending to be a Green Street wannabe.. we could actually get on enjoying the football. 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. 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. This seems to happen every time I go to a Charlton match. No One Likes Us (NOLU) Fanzine 1 Yes Shirt Sponsors: We sat in the top tier of The Barry Kitchener Stand where the view was excellent. My friends and colleagues all thought I was mad to go, my husband assured me it would be great fun. There have been plenty of clashes over the years as well with both having trodden similar paths at times. Perhaps it was the early kick off time, or the fact it was Boxing Day, but there were very few home supporters around. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. It is a nice pub with good grub. We had a few beers on the concourse, which were a little bit cheaper than the pubs earlier. Well Barnsley were awful in the first half. 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. I play soccer for Leigh Genesis FC and support Man Utd. Like the general improvement in football, a trip to Millwall is not as threatening as it once was. I headed downstairs to grab a pie on 43 minutes, but saw the queue and decided against it and returned to my seat. 3. For the rest of the half Leicester had a lot of the ball but didn't do much with it, and Millwall were battling away creating a few chances. The Police are well drilled in dealing with the coaches and supporters arriving by train. As well as playing with a high tempo, Millwall werent afraid to get stuck in, and saw two players booked for challenges we shall politely describe as robust! The food was reasonably priced and so were the beverages. 7. Facilities wise, as I mentioned above, the concourse wasnt particularly spacious, but served a purpose. 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. Neil Harris the Millwall manager finished his career at Southend. London Tower Bridge Premier Inn, 159 Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 3LP is also in a great location for the city of London, a short walk from Tower Bridge and numerous popular tourist attractions. The Den is a neat little ground that is ideal for any League One team and most sides are almost identical to each other. He subsequently made money in property, which he then lost following the collapse of an ambitious attempt to launch an airline. When you initially arrive into the away end there isnt much there only the turnstiles and the away exit from the train station, however when you get into the ground itself there is plenty of toilet facilities and an area to buy food which was handy for many of the fans who hadnt eaten prior to getting the coach. As we left early enough we had a couple of hours in Blackheath. I have, up to now, found watching Charlton both home and away a fairly pleasant past time. 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. Millwall were originally founded back in 1885 under a different name Millwall Rovers and, since then, theyve called a number of places home. So be sure to go there if you want to grab a drink before leaving for The Den! The only thing I was looking forward to was meeting my Romford based pal for a few pre-match ales. My husband's normal wing man Del Boy was away for the weekend so as per usual I stepped up, as I usually do. i'm an ordinary millwall supporting bloke with no airs and graces but this place could seriously damage your health. With time to kill we had a couple of drinks in the big pub opposite London Bridge station that was showing the early game on television. The Den is a small modern ground but is different to most other new grounds in that it has four distinct stands rather than one big continuous loop of a stand. But Chris was a bit of a gawper. Thats the difference., Does he maintain he never stepped over that line? We I still found the Den intimidating and I certainly wouldn't take my grandson to Millwall. Read reviews and see photos of the pubs, clubs and nightlife venues near you, get directions and opening hours and submit your own review. Sports Where I Am is a registered trademark of Where I Am Group 2023 WhereIam Group Pty Ltd. If anything on the day resembled a throwback it was the attitude of the Police. Also close to London Bridge Station on St Thomas Street is the Bunch of Grapes pub. Why you were looking forward to going to the Den (or not as the case may be)? House Of Fun Scottish left-back Barry Douglas had a free-kick 30 yards out, 92nd minute. The stewards were very friendly, but then they are the same ones used at Charlton so they are used to Charlton fans. With 1,500 traveling Sky Blue Army and a load of noisy South Londoners the atmosphere was optimistic and very loud! We then headed to the Shipwright's Arms to watch the end of the North London Derby before heading down to The Den. However as it was the last match of the season and many of the Millwall fans were staying on to watch their team's lap of honour, the police allowed the away fans back up the walkway to South Bermondsey station pretty much straight after the game. On 72 minutes, a corner was floated in and was met by Shaun Hutchinson for 4-0. Millwall has two price structures. It was a WPC., Reece Dinsdale as an undercover officer in I.D. It is an outstandingly beautiful building, and the pub itself retains its wooden flooring and wall panelling. All good natured with no sign of trouble as far as I could see. millwall pubs to avoid. But it did, and Wolves led at The Den! Although the barbed wire outside the away end was unnerving to say the least! It is a great pub with reasonably priced beers and food. Keep to the right following the signs A2 City/Westminster. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. Millwall were relying more on the long ball. The Den first opened its doors on August 4, 1993, with a friendly match between Millwall and Sporting Portugal from Portugal. SacredEmuNZ 8 mo. Be prepared to fork out, as a pie and a pint will set you back about 7-8. Display results as threads He won a header in the box in the 84th minute that led to a goal. Away walkway to South Bermondsey and a dedicated train which was shared with Millwall fans. We then got the train from London Bridge to The Den. Must be a cultural English thing. Matt Smith came on as a sub for Millwall. He had these thick glasses on. It gave Bannon an idea. As the Millwall fans were few and far between throughout the match itself there was really no fans around to cause any trouble which was great. 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. Average Attendance Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. 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. A Millwall fan who slashed an Everton supporter across the face with a knife in a mass brawl ahead of an FA Cup match was jailed for six years. 2. The support from the home fans was absolutely fantastic and is stillthe best home support I have seen. I have been to Millwall before. 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. If you are traveling on coach, wear your colours. We heard Millwall score after 45 seconds just as we got off the train, and then on four minutes (whilst we were queuing up at the turnstiles) Garner made it 1-1 to our delight! Tweet. After the match had ended all away fans were held in the ground for what seems like forever, but is probably about half hour. We were there just before 3pm. 2 Whys he doing that? But you cant lose sight of the fact that some of them would hurt people simply for supporting another football team.. This is a spooky place and the locals are hostile believe me. When the man beside him was badly cut by a 50p piece, Bannon complained to the officers, only to be threatened with arrest. Unofficial Web Sites: The North Stand boys in the mid/late 70's, Gate 17 had the Bridge a reputation but it is fair to say our general support in numbers never met our away in terms of ratio to the opposition. Hope they turn it into a mosque. Luke Fern a visiting Bolton Wanderers fan informs me; Inside the ground, the concourse is mostly concreted and looks very dull. 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. 12 games left, Norwich top of the table and the Canaries have it in their own hands. 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)** I feel that South Bermondsey station is wholly inadequate to deal with the crowds. First visit to Millwall and the New Den, with mixed feelings about potential for trouble from local fans. The stewards were relaxed, the food at the ground was well priced and varied and much better than a lot of Premiership grounds I have been to. Mostly Villa fans on the train although there were a few Millwall fans on there 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)! The stands were neat, and the two-tiered away end was certainly not the worst weve had this season. At the Den This was the start of a police operation that was to last two years. The Bushwhackers struck again in 1985. The coaches are parked right outside the away end, in an enclosed, fenced off compound. I turned around and grabbed the person whod done it by the throat. Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN Telephone: 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. 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! Capacity: 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. A nice quiet pub with a decent pint of Harvey's bitter. There are quite a large number of home fans up for 'banter' As for the game itself we lost 1-0, a score line that quite honestly flattered us. The atmosphere was good. From a Forest perspective, the game was nothing to write home about. I was hoping that we would exact some revenge for the 4-0 pasting we got last season! What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Den? Having been expelled from school for fighting, Bannon found work in the civil service, transferring magazines to microfiche. Parking is limited at the ground and it's not a place to wear your teams colours. The match itself was a game of two halves. Visiting fans have noted that limited street parking is available of the estate next to the stadium. This was first new major football ground to be constructed in London since before the Second World War. The Den holds around 20,000 but it was just over half full with 11,525 turning up including 1,400 from Leicester. Thetoilet facilities were clean and tidy. It is great for away fans. 020 7232 1222 Fax:
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