Tickets listed for sale on Sports Where I Am are a combination of primary and reseller tickets. According to the Millwall away end seating plan, around 4000 away fans can be seated in The New Den. Although we were on an official supporters coach, our journey was made longer by a series of. Like the general improvement in football, a trip to Millwall is not as threatening as it once was. Ive done some stupid things in my time, but that was one of my better manoeuvres, he says. Up there in my top three away days I think. At Paddington station we jumped onto the Bakerloo line and remained on it until we got off at Waterloo, where we swapped over and got onto the Jubilee line. Parking is limited at the ground and it's not a place to wear your teams colours. This is by far the most tragic performance I have ever seen. All Rights Reserved. However defeat here would end their hopes, so we were expecting a fiesty game. i don't mind scruffy but this was filthy dirty and probably the worst pub i've ever been in. The stands were neat, and the two-tiered away end was certainly not the worst weve had this season. it was very cold and wet. I travelled by train from Chesham and got off at London Bridge. Interestingly the three young girls in front of us seemed to pick out a friend among the Millwall fans to our left. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. Sometimes you see a team and a stadium match each other perfectly, and that was certainly the case with the Lions and their ground. I had a couple of expensive beers at the 'Barrow Boy and Banker' pub near London Bridge Station. A 1978 riot had begun at Millwalls ground, The Den, and spread into the surrounding streets. It wasn't a bad drive up to the ground, taking just over two hours. The atmosphere was good. The only thing I was looking forward to was meeting my Romford based pal for a few pre-match ales. The A2 actually passes the ground. If anything on the day resembled a throwback it was the attitude of the Police. 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. The lower tier is usually empty. Billy Cowap, 24, left Jay Burns with lifechanging injuries after the clash in January 2019. 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. Web851 members in the Millwall community. Special thanks to Chris Hartford for providing some of the photos of the Den Millwall. A good win at a ground that we thought would be a tough fixture. They were doing chips, burgers etc.. as well but didn't indulge. This was first new major football ground to be constructed in London since before the Second World War. Well, standing at grounds became prohibited under the Taylor Report and the club moved to the creatively named The New Den genius, hey? I must have been drunk when I bought my rail tickets 3 months ago. 5 most recent reviews of 11 shown - A corner was flicked back across goal from the far post, and centre half Jake Cooper rose highest to nod it into the net, with Ruddy unable to get across to make a save. 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. it's a short hop (10 mins) on a train from there to South Bermondsey. Chicken Balti Pie Delicious. Millwall fans clearly revel in being hated and this made the Den one of the most atmospheric grounds I've been to. Thetoilet facilities were clean and tidy. The reason is very similar to that of their rivalry with Charlton as there are just six miles between the two grounds. Didn't feel threatened at all. 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. These seats offered us a great view of the pitch and stadium, and were impressed considering they were some of the cheapest seats. We got the train from London Bridge to South Bermondsey. 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). Great service. 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. As usual, I don't have a drink or food in the ground. The atmosphere throughout the game was lively. Over the summer it seemed that Bradford's James Hanson was joining Millwall which added some interest when I planned the trip, as I support Bradford City. You create a role and you live that role to a point. But where, exactly, is that point? I travelled from Doncaster by Grand Central. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. It is probably best to go by rail, as South Bermondsey Railway Station is only a few minutes walk from the ground. I just hope we can keep this momentum going for the next few games at least. The few hundred Bantams who attended were vocal throughout and added to the general feel of the match. Millwall FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). All of our tickets are suitable for travellers. The pub we went to was fantastic. 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. Anyone coming from further afield I can recommend the Southbank area if you have an hour or so to kill. Chris Lynskey a visiting Scunthorpe United fan recommends; The Shipwrights Arms on Tooley Street, near London Bridge. Millwall played the better football and deserved their 1-0 win although the goal came from a soft penalty in my opinion. A palpable zone of power surrounds him. To be a good undercover policeman, he says, you need to have many things, including a massive ego. we headed for O'Neils and had some really nice food and expensive drinks. Despite being two-tiered all the way around, it feels as though the home fans are right on top of you it's bizarre! They are trying to build a positive reputation which is unfortunately tarnished by a handful. millwall pubs to avoid. Generally its a smart enough ground compared to some of the others in the Football League. Almost 7 years to the day. It wouldve been better had Nottingham Forest made an even match of it. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. Prices may be higher or lower than face value. As I always say to my wife size isn't everything! How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Football really doesn't matter when something like that happens. It worked. The four stands are identical and unremarkable, however by keeping it small means only about 10,000 home fans are required to pretty well fill the home end and so give the place plenty of atmosphere. Instead, he almost became a hooligan himself. All in all, a very enjoyable day out as most London away days are. The ale was good though. There is a direct walkway specifically built for away fans which takes you directly to the away end and back to the station afterwards. He needs to take a good long look at himself before he starts looking at everyone else for reasons why he did what he did, says Bannon. Bannon won the trust of several key individuals by joining them in planned violence in pubs and backstreets. I cant think of a better way to spend Boxing Day than watching the Wolves! There were a lot of food places available but I didn't wish to have anything. Responsibly, Map showing the location of the Den Football Ground and Railway Station. We did not meet any locals but once inside, the Millwall fans nearest to our stand were vociferous and a few were offensive but too far away to pose any real threat. 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. With a nice tour of London on the way home. Out of nowhere, on 15 minutes, a long ball cut our defence in two and Lee Gregory was there to make it 1-0. 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. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Millwall went into the game knowing that they were pretty much safe but a win would mathmetically confirm it, whereas Leicester still had a chance of making the play-offs. Non- stop to Kings Cross in 90 minutes. I was expecting to be held back inside after the game had ended, but Millwall and Preston fans mingled on South Bermondsey station. The stadium is made up of four separate two-tiered stands that are of the same height and look fairly similar. It still happens, he says, but more covertly, away from the grounds. 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. Finally made back to the digs 1.30am. But being serious, it's as safe as you can get because of the reputation from the And we were barred. The atmosphere was good. Scottish left-back Barry Douglas had a free-kick 30 yards out, 92nd minute. Its location and proximity to other buildings make it seem almost claustrophobic, and to be honest, a refreshing throwback, compared to many modern grounds built in the middle of nowhere, or at the back of a retail park. WebAway pubs. I had been to the old Den in the 1980s. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the Den via YourParkingSpace.co.uk. Having arrived at South Bermondsey there was quite a large police presence when we exited the station. In addition to the close proximity, the two clubs have spent plenty of time playing at a similar level. We I still found the Den intimidating and I certainly wouldn't take my grandson to Millwall. 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. James's one-man show is at the Soho Theatre between February 10 and 12 next year. I thought, 'Well, the old mans Old Bill. I couldnt complain about my view in the upper tier however. I have been to Millwall before. The police ensured that home fans to turned left as they came out of the station, and away fans turned right, virtually turning back on ourselves into a secure away fans walkway that took us straight to the visitors turnstiles. I play soccer for Leigh Genesis FC and support Man Utd. Facilities were basic but very cramped. Millwall were relying more on the long ball. One of the easiest. There we took the underground circle line to Moorgate, and then the Northern Line to London Bridge. Chris surrounded by Millwall. They were aggressively asking Bannons partner what he was staring at. 1993 Undersoil Heating: Decided that the easiest way of getting there would be public transport. I wore my Middlesbrough scarf and I was asked by the bouncers to take it off to go into "The Barrow Boy & Banker". Brown broke down the left and squared the ball into the box for Chaplin to scoop the ball across the keeper inside the far post. 1. 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! Unquenchable arrogance. Bannons father was a policeman. What have other Away Fans said about their trip? Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN Telephone: 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! To be honest, there were not rea lly many away fans left at full time so they just let us all go. Well, basically we didn't get away after the game. The range of food seemed good looking at the menu board with pies, burgers and chips all making an appearance. Waiting nearly an hour to be allowed to leave the ground to walk the 600m to the train station for my safety is ridiculous. I genuinely felt affronted, he says. House Of Fun Manufacturer:Macron Home Kit: I got on the first train back to London Bridge, which was very crowded. Sat outside the ground and found everyone in good spirits due to The Lions good start to the season. However, the view from our seats was excellent and the stewards were very tolerant and friendly. WebThe Golden Lion, South Bermondsey - pub details. The second half began with Forests only period of dominance against a tiring Millwall side which culminated with Robbie Findlay hitting the post. After half time, however, it was a different story. Millwalls FA Cup quarter-final match against Luton Town had to be temporarily halted after just 14 minutes due to violence. I will definitely be visiting The Den again next season hopefully. A bit noisier and four TVs showing different programmes, including football, plus background music. Millwall Rugby Club. There is absolutely no love lost between Millwall and West Ham. It was my son's first visit to the New Den but apart from that I wasn't looking forward to it as Millwall are doing really well this season and we are at the wrong end of the table. Norwich won it through something of a rarity a set-piece goal, with Christoph Zimmermann getting his ginormous bonce on the end of Emi Buendia's corner. Then you're herded to the train station. The game finished just before 3pm, and we were leaving the Den at 3:15. Far better organisation and sheer numbers took many teams by surprise. In the end, I got home at just gone 1am instead of 12 as expected. We then got off at Bermondsey tube station and walked to the ground after receiving numerous directions. We support responsible gambling, so in case you require information about gambling addiction or need support please use the link GeGambleAware. The large police presence at the match I attended did nothing to dampen this feeling. 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. It was only mentioned over the PA System 20 minutes before the end of the game and quite frankly is ridiculous in 2019. I also had a tray of rather nice chips for 2.20! Millwall were originally founded back in 1885 under a different name Millwall Rovers and, since then, theyve called a number of places home. 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. 020 7231 3663 Ticket Office: It was somewhat intimidating walking to and from the ground and the Leicester fans were kept back inside the stadium for quite a long time after the final whistle. 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)** Visiting fans report that the New Den is a dramatic improvement on the foreboding old ground. The 'Market Porter' is frequently featured in London's Best Pubs guides and features 9 real ales on tap. I had never been to the Den and my team needs as much support as it can get. With good transport links across the capital, it is a superb base for a stay in London. Once you go past New Cross Gate tube station on your right the ground is about a mile further on. 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. Forest didnt take too many fans (around 1300) and the season is petering away with nothing but pride to play for. 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. So be sure to go there if you want to grab a drink before leaving for The Den! I was in London for the Notting Hill Carnival and keen to continue my exploration of the capital's league clubs. The ground is a five minute walk from South Bermondsey Station. We were not able to get to London Bridge from our starting point as there were multiple train works taking place over the weekend. 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. The atmosphere was proper with non stop singing for the entire 90 minutes from the 2000 strong Red n White army. Then, against the run of play Chaplin scored for the Reds. My experience of Millwall fans is that if you fine with them, then you wont have a problem. 3-0 up away from home after 30 minutes is very unusual so we were in dreamland. The New Den is located in Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN. 2. Into the ground easy enough. We then got the train from London Bridge to The Den. If Blackburn win tonight against Luton, only a draw between Rovers and the Lions would be good enough for Sunderland. There are no sizeable car parks around the ground (typical British Planning!). It was a great day out as all away games are more especially as I hadn't been to the Den before. 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. If you are not in a major rush or with children best to wait for the next one. The most costly Cat A matches have ticket prices ranging from 26.00 for an upper-tier seat behind the goal to 30.00 for a seat in the main stand. 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. 7. Away fans driving from the South should follow the A20 / A21 into London. If hes drinking with thugs, singing their songs and fighting in the streets with them, how is he not one of them? I would describe it as a modern, no-frills ground with its four, two-tier stands. It was a good view of the game and the end was well covered. Four Away goals, and a late winner to top off a class outing on the beers with the lads. 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. 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. The concourse was a little confined, and service was slow, meaning quite lengthy queues. Then I got hit on the shoulder by what I thought was a baseball bat. As expected, Millwall provided our lads with one of our tougher tests so far in the season. WebSave. The Lions Year Ground Opened: SacredEmuNZ 8 mo. 7. What is the capacity at Millwall stadium. This was the start of a police operation that was to last two years. Each two tier stand must be the same inside, and unlike most two tier stands, there is only one concourse inside, so you have to descend three flights of stairs to get to the bar.