All of our tickets are suitable for travellers. It was the last game of the regular season and we had already qualified for the play-offs. 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. Id argue that they knew Middlesbrough would be there and then they f----- off. From the walkway, the Den Ground looks quite tidy with four stands of similar size. It's neat, functional and surprisingly welcoming. Address: 264 Rotherhithe New Rd, London, SE16 3EP [map] [gmap] Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 383) - calls cost 10p per minute The game was terrible from our point of view as we were 3-0 down at half time and that was the final score. 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. Sports Where I Am is a registered trademark of Where I Am Group 2023 WhereIam Group Pty Ltd. 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. It was then a 45 minute trip to London Bridge Station and a short five minute shuttle to South Bermondsey. 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. Fair play to Millwall they knuckled Down and made a game of it, pulling a goal back in the second half. The club played their home games at the Den for over 80 years with that period also including the infamous height of hooliganism. We sealed the victory in the 81st minute, Jim O'Brien making 4-0, The Stewards were obviously prepared for potential trouble as they looked like they knew what they were doing whilst being completely approachable. Read reviews and see photos of the pubs, clubs and nightlife venues near you, get directions and opening hours and submit your own review. It wouldve been better had Nottingham Forest made an even match of it. I was in London for the Notting Hill Carnival and keen to continue my exploration of the capital's league clubs. Millwall played the better football and deserved their 1-0 win although the goal came from a soft penalty in my opinion. 48,672 v Derby County Best Pubs-around-the-den ? - London | Sports Where I Am 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. The transfer did not happen in the end but prior to the game the Bantams were linked with Millwall's defender Mark Beevers (again nothing came of it) It was certainly an interesting experience. Three goals; three points; one step closer to the Premier League. The Den from the outside looks very impressive. Even the concourse feels tight, cramped and dingy compared to most other grounds. 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. At the ground, there are bars to the rear of the stands, which also serve hot food. Stewards were really friendly and helpful, normal facilities under the stand. WebI would strongly advise you to do what most travelling fans do and drink in the London Bridge Area. The train or the coach are the easiest forms of transport to use especially with walkway from the station direct in to the away end. 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. Despite being 2-0 down and needing the win, Leicester didn't really show much and were letting Millwall boss the middle of the park, especially the lad Josh Wright who had a terrific game and looked a quality player. Big tick! The early years were spread across North Greenwich, The Athletic Grounds, the Lord Nelson Ground and, the first of them all, a literal dump of a ground on Glengall Road. As it was still early, my dad and me decided to brave a walk round the ground. ** Under 12 tickets available only when purchased with an adult or senior ticket. There are several taxi companies in Millwall that can take you to and from the new Den. Perhaps just as well! WebThe 80s it is not. We had traveled by official Club coach and had to wait 45 minutes after the game had ended before we were allowed to exit the stadium car park. 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. When approaching the ground there were stewards ushering our coaches into the away end. I met people Id quite happily have had as lifetime friends. Running with the Firm (Ebury, RRP 14.99) by James Bannon is out now. As an undercover officer, PC James Bannon was meant to be securing the arrests of violent football fans. Barnsley played much better in the second half, playing some neat football. My friend threw a sicky! No One Likes Us (NOLU) Fanzine 1 Getting Used to It 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. The Council are expected to make a decision on whether to go ahead with the Compulsory Purchase Orders in early 2017. I was looking forward to the experience of a new ground as I haven't visited the Den before. This has made the Polices job of keeping rival supporters apart so much more manageable. I don't think many small groups go there and give it " large" you will come unstuck. Poplar & Millwall Royal British Legion Club - whatpub.com Well worth the 26 ticket price. A Den. Then the police just left. A police officer arrests a fan in the wake of the violence during Millwall's sixth round FA cup tie with Luton Town (Mirrorpix). It was to be my first time to the Den and so I was interested to see what the atmosphere would be like. 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. My experience of Millwall fans is that if you fine with them, then you wont have a problem. The Den has a decent traditional football ground feel to it. 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. There we took the underground circle line to Moorgate, and then the Northern Line to London Bridge. The lower tier is usually empty. The Villa fans were quite loud. With Oxford winning 2-0 and having one foot in a Wembley final it was a cracking evening. If anything on the day resembled a throwback it was the attitude of the Police. 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 wasn't a bad drive up to the ground, taking just over two hours. I did not purchase refreshments at the ground so can't comment. I would advise keeping any colours covered, even when drinking in the London Bridge area. It is also very cramped with little space available for fans to get around those queuing for food and drinks. Follow the ring road signs for Dover and cross over Tower Bridge. Pandemonium in the away end! 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 I would definitely go again! The stewards were mostly tolerable but mainly very helpful and friendly. Thats the difference., Does he maintain he never stepped over that line? Facilities were basic but very cramped. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Stewards were easy going, and fans were allowed to sit where they wanted. The Den the home of Millwall | Around The Grounds 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! Although we never saw any trouble and we walked back to Surrey Quays tube station in the midst of all the Millwall supporters, we were always on our guard. When Millwall entertain Crystal Palace things do get spicy. Worth it I guess though! What period was our mob at What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Den? The Wickham Arms, Brockley - pub details the way it goes here abouts, most of the locals After that hiccup, we got the right train, and then led down the separate entrance to the away end. Millwall is a depressing area. 5. The area is quite industrial with not much to see with the ground surrounded with metal fences and razor wire. 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. Steyn on Britain. In 2001, 250 Millwall hooligans stormed The Feathers pub where Wolverhampton's Subway Army were drinking and slashed their rivals in the face with 5 most recent reviews of 11 shown - The pubs are okay, some of the food and drink is a bit expensive, but you don't have to buy it. The 21-year-old Bannon felt conspicuous. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. 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. I dont think itll ever go away. He is not afraid of retribution now that hes revealed his identity nobody went to prison and it was a long time ago and, in fact, he says he hopes, theres a certain admiration for what I did., But, he adds, Im sure theres a part of them thats like, 'that cheeky little, Running with the Firm (Ebury, RRP 14.99) by James Bannon is out now. James's one-man show is at the Soho Theatre between February 10 and 12 next year. I feel that South Bermondsey station is wholly inadequate to deal with the crowds. 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. 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. The end of the Seventies had seen the emergence of the perception of hooliganism as a national problem, with Millwalls Bushwhackers frequently involved in some of the most egregious scenes. All fairly straightforward. Privacy Policy. I had heard many rumours regarding the reputation of the club and in particular the Millwall fans so that was something that slightly concerned me, but the fact that it was a Capital One Cup tie I thought it may be much quieter than usual (a point that was proved to be right). Brilliant day out! 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. Restaurants near Millwall Football Club, London on Tripadvisor: Find traveler reviews and candid photos of dining near Millwall Football Club in London, United Kingdom. There was some bad feeling from some home fans about the Reds players celebrations and some allegations are being investigated by Millwall. 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. It was like exits from any event, a big rush, everyone trying to get on a train but at a small station so everyone was packed in like the proverbial sardines. 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. Away fans are housed in the upper tier of the North Stand, where facilities and the view of play are reported good, though the quality of food on offer is reportedly poor. I bypassed the Bermondsey "crawl" and took advantage of the fayre on offer on the concourse. Adults 32 (B 29) (C 27), Over 61s 22 (B 19) (C 17), Under 18s 18 (B 16) (C 14), Under 16s 14 (B 12) (C 10), Under 12s 9 (B 7) (C 5)** And when I leave the toilet, what do I see? We got the train from London Bridge to South Bermondsey. Once you go past New Cross Gate tube station on your right the ground is about a mile further on. 020 7231 3663 Ticket Office: After the match, he says, the Millwall fans were led out by the police to where the cars were parked. Hes highly critical of Mark Kennedy who infiltrated environmental groups between 2003 and 2010 and had a series of affairs. Four Away goals, and a late winner to top off a class outing on the beers with the lads. We had eaten before the game and had a Brick Lane curry planned for later so just had a pint before kick off. 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. The atmosphere was electric from the Ipswich fans, the best Ive known it for a while. home fans friendly? A 94th minute winner. 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. Most Leeds fans enjoy being hated (Dirty Leeds!) We were arguably the better side for the first 10-13 minutes, then Millwall piled on the pressure. 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. The ale was good though. It worked. It is a nice pub with good grub. A new ground for me. After making my way to the Cold Blow Lane end and going through a turnstile which could do with some WD40, I got into The Den itself. The Club are facing the prospect of the Club being forced to leave the Den, if the local Lewisham Council go ahead to compulsorily purchase land around the stadium. Turn left into Old Kent Road then right into Ilderton Road. Forest conceded a goal after just 22 seconds and then another later in the first half. Travelling by train to London on the last Saturday before Xmas. Sat outside the ground and found everyone in good spirits due to The Lions good start to the season. Decided that the easiest way of getting there would be public transport. 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. Breakfast at London Victoria station and then got the Underground to London Bridge. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! 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. We also drank in The Crown and Zerodegress which was a micro brewery/pub/restaurant, once again the drinks were really expensive. 0844 826 2004 Pitch Size: "F**k you, I'm Millwall": Roy Larner. Millwall is not as threatening as it once was, however it is not for the faint hearted. WebFind Pubs near Millwall on Yell. FA Cup 5th Round, 20th February 1937. The corners of the ground are open, apart from one corner where there is a large video screen. No issues with opposing groups of supporters with everyone mingling happily. Posted February 10, 2015. I got the Northern line from Kings Cross to Borough for some pre-match ale and then walked to London Bridge and got a train to South Bermondsey. 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. At the New Den Over the coming months, the two men had to prove their worth. Special thanks to Chris Hartford for providing some of the photos of the Den Millwall. There are not many pubs located near to the stadium and those should be avoided by away supporters. Three minutes before half time, Jed Wallace went on a run through the middle of our defence, struck from 25 yards and straight past a despairing Angus Gunn. .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. Stewarding was friendly. There was a little trouble in our end with some flares being let off during the last ten minutes which were dealt with very well by the stewards. If they do approve these plans then expect a long drawn out battle through the courts as Millwall attempt to save their home. Zampa Road is the 7th turning on the right. As expected, Millwall provided our lads with one of our tougher tests so far in the season. The whole day was very enjoyable, all apart from the football (that we didn't play). Waghorn scored twice either side of a Millwall goal to put us 3-2 up at half time in what was a complete goal fest of a match so far. On arrival at the station we came across the Barrowboy and Banker pub, which looked to be packed with Oxford fans but with a large number of coppers on the door, we wasn't allowed in. As with the pub there didn't appear to be any threat of trouble. Then for the first time I hear the Millwall anthem 'No One Likes Us, We Dont Care. Noticing, in the crowd, the same people whod beaten them up, Bannon approached the men, offering his hand and no hard feelings. Had a few beers there, then made our way over to "The Barrow Boy & Banker" pub across the road, for a few more, I never saw any Millwall fans before the game. However one problem we experienced throughout the afternoon was that when the sun comes up above the West stand (situated opposite), it gets in your eyes and is really annoying. 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 concourse area was okay, with beer at just over 4 a pint. 6. Drivers arriving from the North should follow signs for the City from the A1 / M1, then signage for Whitechapel and Shoreditch. Will definitely visit the Den again. First visit to Millwall and the New Den, with mixed feelings about potential for trouble from local fans. It may have been different with Irons on my shirt! They are trying to build a positive reputation which is unfortunately tarnished by a handful. The Den is separated into four stands, and the away fans are situated in the upper tier of the North Stand. Despite being two-tiered all the way around, it feels as though the home fans are right on top of you it's bizarre! It's only the American melts of r/soccer that stigmatize Charlton started slowly, which was a bad idea in the bear pit atmosphere created inside the ground by both sets of fans. Chicken Balti Pie Delicious. But total infiltration wasnt as simple as a handshake. Thomas stole the ball out wide and put in a cross, which Schmidt headed brilliantly into the bottom corner from 12 yards. WebGuide to good pubs in Millwall. Chris had his nose and finger broken. Millwall Rugby Club. 2019-2020: 13,734 (Championship League) The Den is exactly that. Fans are well supervised to ensure safety, but I would still advise to be cautious at this ground. 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. Sunderland's play-off permutations - and how tonight's Blackburn We decided to take a train intoLondon Victoria to go to a pub. Display results as threads (pricey drinks as always in London). On the Borough High Street by London Bridge is the Barrow Boy & Banker, which is a Fullers pub and has the benefit of a large screen showing Sky Sports. There was a cordon of about 20 police keeping an eye on proceedings which turned it all into a tourist attraction for passing tourists. Judging by the reaction of my fellow fans it also happens every time they play Millwall. All Rights Reserved. I have to say that the Millwall fans that we spoke to in the pub were very friendly and everyone seemed to be getting on well (the way it should always be of course). Left at 7am and travelled via M6, M1, M25, M11 and A12 via Blackwall tunnel to meet up with relatives in Lewisham and then taxi ride of about 4 miles that took 30 minutes due to traffic congestion. It was a good view of the game and the end was well covered. There was a visible police presence at the turnstiles to help prevent any problems. As I mentioned earlier I didn't see a Millwall fan other than in the ground, designated walk-way straight to the away end. Its not all that though with the roots of the rivalry actually dating back to the early 1900s with major disagreements over workers rights down on the docks. The new stadium had cost 16 million to build. I think The Den is very much deserving of its reputation. It is superbly located, within 20 minutes of London City Airport. Plenty of British Transport Police at London Bridge station to keep order, but most Reds fans had travelled by coach. After half time, however, it was a different story. 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. Saying that the only "naughtiness" we saw on the way came from a small gang of youth from Chesterfield who were a bit full of bravado and lager! Ardent West Ham and Millwall fans have declared a surprise truce to help Isla Catons fight against cancer. I was very keen to go game as it was the Southern final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, with Oxford having a real chance at reaching the final at Wembley Stadium. 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.