Cold Blow Lane (Upper Tier): Blue With White Trim Away Kit: If your team brings a sizeable following, then an away fan football special may be laid on from London Bridge. Perhaps just as well! With not a hint of the hostile atmosphere, I was expecting. 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. With Oxford winning 2-0 and having one foot in a Wembley final it was a cracking evening. Its a wave I often see if I cut someone up at a roundabout. 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. I had a great view all round of the pitch, with not an obvious obstruction in sight apart from the big bloke in front of me. Turn left into Old Kent Road then right into Ilderton Road. We support responsible gambling, so in case you require information about gambling addiction or need support please use the link GeGambleAware. Lovely beer. 7. - a film based on Bannon's experiences. 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 is a bit of a trek but incredibly interesting, railway arches, scrapyards, garages and probably the biggest traveller site I have ever seen. The ground looks pretty much the same all round but it is a really nice looking stadium. it's a short hop (10 mins) on a train from there to South Bermondsey. The 'Market Porter' is frequently featured in London's Best Pubs guides and features 9 real ales on tap. Leicester started off well and were showing their quality on the ball as well as squandering a few good chances. 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. 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! Gradually Charlton worked their way back and eventually equalised early in the second half. WebThere are not many pubs located near to the stadium and those should be avoided by away supporters. * 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. House Of Fun But being serious, it's as safe as you can get because of the reputation from the 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? The second half began with Forests only period of dominance against a tiring Millwall side which culminated with Robbie Findlay hitting the post. From Elephant & Castle, take the A2 into Old Kent Road. Everyone knows, the first time you go into any pub, particularly a Millwall pub, you dont stare at anyone, he says. Four Away goals, and a late winner to top off a class outing on the beers with the lads. 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. Privacy Policy. But I never lost sight of the fact that it was a job. It was a great day out as all away games are more especially as I hadn't been to the Den before. Well, standing at grounds became prohibited under the Taylor Report and the club moved to the creatively named The New Den genius, hey? James assured me that there were plenty of Charlton and Millwall fans about, but it was all pretty low key and friendly. 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. Developments such as CCTV and all-seater stadiums have done much to reduce football hooliganism. It was sit where you like so I sat near the back and had a really good view. And the fact my club had a great start to the season. 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. A really good but strange day at the football just a shame we didn't get the result we needed. Barnsley bottom of the league and without an away win and having picked up only two points on the road. We arrived in the capital at around 10:45, and eventually reached the Den at 11:15, a journey time of 3 hours and 15 minutes. During the after-match lock-in, see below, I do feel that the bars could be kept open even if its only for hot drinks and snacks. 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. We got the tube to Canada Water at this point there were enough Millwall colours to follow to the New Den. Had a couple of pints at the classic Wetherspoons Metropolitan Bar at Baker Street, before journeying onto London Bridge. Dockers East Stand (Upper Tier): Stewards Friendly and personable. But you cant lose sight of the fact that some of them would hurt people simply for supporting another football team.. Will definitely visit the Den again. I must have been drunk when I bought my rail tickets 3 months ago. we headed for O'Neils and had some really nice food and expensive drinks. The few hundred Bantams who attended were vocal throughout and added to the general feel of the match. What you do not need is any confrontation between rival fans, even a small one. 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. Waiting nearly an hour to be allowed to leave the ground to walk the 600m to the train station for my safety is ridiculous. please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously. Off the bottom of the table at last. We had plenty of time to kill and we headed for a German bar called Katzenjammers, which is a tad pricey (that's London for you) but certainly quieter than other pubs in the vicinity and enjoyable nonetheless. The stewards were mostly tolerable but mainly very helpful and friendly. The day out was good. This is by far the most tragic performance I have ever seen. On one side is the Barry Kitchener Stand (named after a former player) which has the players tunnel and team dugouts at its front. 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. Most Leeds fans enjoy being hated (Dirty Leeds!) What you did before the game pub/chippy. There we took the underground circle line to Moorgate, and then the Northern Line to London Bridge. The Bushwhackers struck again in 1985. 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. Norwich's 3,200 strong following in fine voice as you'd expect when we're top of the league while that lot down the A140 kissed goodbye to their faint hope of survival with defeat at home to Reading and Norwich loanee Nelson Oliveira. I didnt have a pie, I am on a self-imposed ban from all meat products at football, following a very unsavoury incident at a game last season. We were all patted down very thoroughly outside the turnstiles. by Mark Steyn. Huski Chocolate Kit Breakfast at London Victoria station and then got the Underground to London Bridge. I had cuts and scrapes, hurt my rib and all sorts. We walked around the stadium, under the tunnel through Zampa Road and then up Ilderton road to South Bermondsey train station. 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. We then headed to the Shipwright's Arms to watch the end of the North London Derby before heading down to The Den. Eventually, we were lead up the path to the very crowded station. No issues with opposing groups of supporters with everyone mingling happily. Our first away win of the season and back to back wins. We managed to get seats and took about 40 mins to get back to Reading, getting back about half 7. We sat in the top tier of The Barry Kitchener Stand where the view was excellent. An early kick off kind of scuppered much drinking. The Stadium itself is fine; four separate identical stands arranged around a football pitch offering a perfectly good view. The reason is very similar to that of their rivalry with Charlton as there are just six miles between the two grounds. I would definitely go again! I thought the Den ground was great. 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. 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. WebI would strongly advise you to do what most travelling fans do and drink in the London Bridge Area. Getting Used to It. Millwall upped their tempo, we retreated to virtually on top of our keeper and the inevitable equaliser duly arrived and 1-1 it stayed with some good defending from us. If you are travelling on train, I do not recommend wearing colours, as you will meet some of the home supporters. I found Millwall to be one of the better London away days and well worth the trip and encountered no problems at all. 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. 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. The result was great and it was nice to see the Reds get their just rewards for a change. 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. 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. Many visitors have found the New Den to be quite intimidating and advise covering club colours around the ground. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. However, if Coventry avoid defeat, all eyes will be on the game at Millwall. However we came across another local pub nearby which was nice. As with the pub there didn't appear to be any threat of trouble. Even the concourse feels tight, cramped and dingy compared to most other grounds. There were no stanchions inside the ground to restrict the view from your seat and there was plenty of leg room. The New Den is located in Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN. 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). Your email address will not be published. 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. 270 police officers were deployed, 36 pubs were It is also being sued by Kennedy for personal injury owing to police negligence. That saw them move just a few hundred yards and theyve remained there since the changeover in 1993. All Rights Reserved. As mentioned previously, we spent most of our time around London Bridge and got a drink in a Wetherspoons pub called the Pommelers Rest. [They] had the audacity to call me Old Bill! Bannon also told them painters didnt come in until after the roof was fixed. For once Chris Coleman picked an attacking line up and we were at it from the off scoring with a screamer from Oviedo. The stands were neat, and the two-tiered away end was certainly not the worst weve had this season. Thehome fans were friendly enough. The match itself was a game of two halves. 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. WebAway pubs. A good win at a ground that we thought would be a tough fixture. The pies, drinks on offer were on the expensive side. We arrived in plenty of time. Once we got to London Bridge, we met up with a few mates at the Bunch of Grapes pub. At 4.70 a pint, its a little more than I pay back home, but then again, London prices! Still lots of singing and banter with the Millwall fans in the ground. Another pub closed by Admiral Taverns - freehold on sale for an extortionate amount that will probably only appeal to a property developer. WebGuide to good pubs in Millwall. One Millwall fan even complimented me upon my tattoos on my leg and stopped for a chat. We parked at the O2 Arena (which is not cheap at 11!) Millwall away sounds like a bit of a challenge and a rite of passage for football fans. Once. That occasion was a game at Middlesbrough in October 1988 during which the police stood by as the northern fans lobbed lumps of concrete, bricks and sharpened coins at the Millwall supporters. The most popular method of travel for away fans to the Den is by official club coach, or by train from London Bridge. I would describe it as a modern, no-frills ground with its four, two-tier stands. 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. Three goals; three points; one step closer to the Premier League. 020 7232 1222 Fax: But being serious, it's as safe as you can get because of the reputation from the 80s. Having got off the replacement bus service at South Bermondsey, we were surprised to see that there were no Police to be seen. This is quite an awkward one to answer On the one hand the Den is a new ground for me to visit that I need to tick off! Yellow and Black. I've been before and knew what to expect. 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. There are also Cheese & Onion Pasties (3.50), Sausage Rolls (3.10), Burgers (4) and Chips (2.10). After such a resounding victory the Police decided it was appropriate to keep us in for 20 minutes after the final whistle, just to let the understandably annoyed home support leave the area. ago No don't come, we will BBQ you with garlic and chilli. It took us over an hour to find the right bus that took us 25 minutes walk past our hotel. 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. The only awkward bit is about half way in-between New Cross Gate and the ground where the road splits into two. To be fair, those other options consisted of train (none running on Boxing Day), and driving (no one fancied a sober Boxing Day)! Pandemonium in the away end! All good natured with no sign of trouble as far as I could see. It was launched when public and political outrage at football hooliganism was at its peak. With good transport links across the capital, it is a superb base for a stay in London. I travelledon one of the official club coaches. Chaplin then almost had a second before half time, but the keeper beat the shot away. 3-0 up away from home after 30 minutes is very unusual so we were in dreamland.