Millwall has two price structures. It was a WPC., Reece Dinsdale as an undercover officer in I.D. Again at Paddington, there were plenty of West Ham fans, and because both scouse teams had played each other in the smei-final of the FA Cup at Wembley earlier that day, Paddington was covered with Liverpool and Everton fans. The Albion, on Albion Street, is being replaced with flats but locals hope to keep its memory alive by salvaging the 12ft sign commissioned by Courage Brewery. 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. The 21-year-old Bannon felt conspicuous. 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. They had one beer on tap, but everything else was bottles, poured into plastic pint pots for you. Why you were looking forward to going to the Den (or not as the case may be)? We didn't hit any traffic until we got into London but even then it wasn't that bad. The range of food seemed good looking at the menu board with pies, burgers and chips all making an appearance. The game was a cracker with Bradford taking a first half lead and Millwall equalising in the second half. We were right behind the goal, a couple of rows from the back. I wore my Boro scarf all day/night & never attracted any unwanted attention. 3. 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. 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. Average Attendance 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. But it was a job. What a nightmare! We then took a tube journey on the Northern Line to London Bridge where we stopped for a few drinks. I headed downstairs to grab a pie on 43 minutes, but saw the queue and decided against it and returned to my seat. Thats the difference., Does he maintain he never stepped over that line? The approach road and staircase to the platform was inevitably lined with police vans and police officers to potentially deal with both sets of supporters ending up there, but fortunately I got there early enough to catch the last train heading to London Bridge for an hour to change over for one to Bexleyheath. Thomas stole the ball out wide and put in a cross, which Schmidt headed brilliantly into the bottom corner from 12 yards. With not a hint of the hostile atmosphere, I was expecting. Miller & Carter Steakhouse #17 of 349 Restaurants in Bromley 1,103 reviews. The New Den is located in Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN. 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. Richard Langran a visiting Leicester City fan adds; We chose to drive down to Millwall and park away from the stadium. It is probably best to travel to the New Den by taking the tube to London Bridge, on the Jubilee and Northern Lines, then the overland train to South Bermondsey station, which is only a few minutes walk from the ground, with a designated Millwall away fans walkway. Why were you looking forward to visiting the Den football ground? Leicester started off well and were showing their quality on the ball as well as squandering a few good chances. 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. I have to admit, I cheated on this one. Official Matchday Programme 3 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. This pub is also a regular listing in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and always has 9 real ales on tap. by Mark Steyn. Bannon was further tested when he fell in love with the sister of one of the senior hooligans. 264 Rotherhithe New Rd, London, SE16 3EP [map] [gmap], Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 383) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras, Surrey Quays (0.6 miles), Bermondsey (0.7 miles), Canada Water (0.8 miles), South Bermondsey (0.2 miles), Queens Road Peckham (1 mile), New Cross Gate (1.3 miles), Ancient Foresters, Bermondsey (0.3 miles), Blue Anchor, Rotherhithe (0.3 miles), Gloucester Arms, Bermondsey (0.4 miles), Stanley Arms, Southwark (0.4 miles), Queen Victoria, Bermondsey (0.5 miles) - see more nearby pubs. 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. It was only in the last 10 minutes where Leicester started to play again, and on the 82nd minute substitute Danny Drinkwater finished well into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. Generally its a smart enough ground compared to some of the others in the Football League. Capacity: Pandemonium in the away end! I had cuts and scrapes, hurt my rib and all sorts. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Den? The stadium is made up of four separate two-tiered stands that are of the same height and look fairly similar. The Den has a decent traditional football ground feel to it. Chris surrounded by Millwall. They were aggressively asking Bannons partner what he was staring at. A fantastic day out spoiled by 90 minutes of shambolic football. There are also Cheese & Onion Pasties (3.50), Sausage Rolls (3.10), Burgers (4) and Chips (2.10). A really weird thing happens to you when you do this. A 1978 riot had begun at Millwalls ground, The Den, and spread into the surrounding streets. It was announced many times during the second half that we would be shut in from 4.35. Prices may be higher or lower than face value. It is evident that the Millwall supporters both young and old have no problem letting the opposing fans, players, officials and anyone else that is remotely outside their clique, know exactly what they think about them. Thetoilet facilities were clean and tidy. Before the match, I went and had a look around the outside of ground and popped into the club shop as I had some spare time before the gates opened. Ipswich Town had got off to a very strong start, and were looking very positive. 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. What more can I say QPR won 2-1 at the Den so great day out. London Bridge seems the best place to go. I also had a tray of rather nice chips for 2.20! Barnsley had dropped numerous points conceding late goals and we feared another defeat with Millwall going for the win. In theendwe did well not to concede a few more, Stuart Downing gave us some hope when his effort was helped in by the keeper, but overall not a great performance fromeithteam.Millwall held on to win 2-1, taking all three important points. WebAn unprecedented security operation was put in place to prevent Forest and Millwall hooligans from clashing in Nottingham. 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. Highly recommended. Millwall Online (Vital Football Network) They are trying to build a positive reputation which is unfortunately tarnished by a handful. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Den Stadium? A palpable zone of power surrounds him. You create a role and you live that role to a point. But where, exactly, is that point? The Police are well drilled in dealing with the coaches and supporters arriving by train. I was in the second row from the front of the Upper tier so had a great view although I suspect that the view is pretty good from any seat in the Upper Tier. The Den ground is small but holds a good atmosphere, the Millwall fans were very loud when they scored. Ticket prices for Cat B games are 3.00 less. The most popular method of travel for away fans to the Den is by official club coach, or by train from London Bridge. 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 view from the away end is one of the best I have ever experienced. Theirstadium is an excellent venue for a variety of activities, including but not limited to: Thank you for reading our guide to The New Den Stadium. 2. As usual, only the top tier of theaway endwas opened, but it offered a decent view. I genuinely felt affronted, he says. At the ground, there are bars to the rear of the stands, which also serve hot food. 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. The stewards were fine and didnt have any bother. This was the start of a police operation that was to last two years. There have been plenty of clashes over the years as well with both having trodden similar paths at times. WebSave. The support from the home fans was absolutely fantastic and is stillthe best home support I have seen. The whole day was very enjoyable, all apart from the football (that we didn't play). The 'Market Porter' is frequently featured in London's Best Pubs guides and features 9 real ales on tap. As you exit the station turn right for the visiting supporters walkway. 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. 48,672 v Derby County Millwall came out in the second half looking for the second goal, and they got it on the 55th minute when Keogh cheekily dinked his penalty into the net from 12 yards to send The Den into raptures. The large police presence at the match I attended did nothing to dampen this feeling. To say they were objectionable was putting it mildly. 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. There are a lot worse grounds to go to. SacredEmuNZ 8 mo. I thought the stewarding was fine, they were a visible presence without getting unnecessarily involved, which is how it should be in my view. Luke Moore pulled one back and nearly grabbed an equaliser in the last minutes. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Game was a bit dull with Chesterfield winning 2-0, a very professional away performance. House Of Fun This has made the Polices job of keeping rival supporters apart so much more manageable. Read reviews and see photos of the pubs, clubs and nightlife venues near you, get directions and opening hours and submit your own review. 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. Me and a few friends were on a day out seeing and experiencing the wonderful attractions of London, and we were in town and went to London Paddington station at approx 1:30pm planning to get a tube to Waterloo. Avoid local pubs. Southend scored a second after 49 minutes with a Barrett header in front of the Southend fans to ensure a happy afternoon. Category A prices are shown below, with Category B & C tickets shown in brackets: Home Fans* I doubt Ill see a game like that for a very long time! Millwall fans clearly revel in being hated and this made the Den one of the most atmospheric grounds I've been to. We were there just before 3pm. The home fans seemed fine. 105 x 68 yards Pitch Type: * 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. You may also then be held for a while at the station itself, so please bear this in mind when booking the time of your return journey home. 270 police officers were deployed, 36 pubs were We were all patted down very thoroughly outside the turnstiles. The concourse is rather narrow, especially when there is a large away following. 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! 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 1,500 traveling Sky Blue Army and a load of noisy South Londoners the atmosphere was optimistic and very loud! This was my third trip to The Den. 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. A bit noisier and four TVs showing different programmes, including football, plus background music. If travelling by train then it is probably best to grab a beer around London We were both looking forward to this trip with me being a little apprehensive due to the clubs' reputation. But first, they had to repair the damage of the initial disaster in The Old Castle. Barnsley played much better in the second half, playing some neat football. 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. They just steamed in, says Bannon. Hope they turn it into a mosque. Having got off the replacement bus service at South Bermondsey, we were surprised to see that there were no Police to be seen. It's only the American melts of r/soccer that stigmatize An early kick off kind of scuppered much drinking. In addition, Millwall's ground was the only stadium in the top two tiers of the Prem/EFL that I had not visited before. One journalist who witnessed the event described scenes of open bloody warfare. I turned around and grabbed the person whod done it by the throat. Blue With White Trim Away Kit: SacredEmuNZ 8 mo. Food was also served and some good cask ciders were available. The corners of the ground are open, apart from one corner where there is a large video screen. It was launched when public and political outrage at football hooliganism was at its peak. The Den is a tidy looking ground. There we took the underground circle line to Moorgate, and then the Northern Line to London Bridge. Im looking at what trainers theyre wearing, their trousers, who theyre talking to, what theyre drinking. 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. At the Den We were in Euston station eating our breakfast. The food was reasonably priced and so were the beverages. Perhaps just as well! On 72 minutes, a corner was floated in and was met by Shaun Hutchinson for 4-0. 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. 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. Millwall were originally founded back in 1885 under a different name Millwall Rovers and, since then, theyve called a number of places home. Bannon began to see his time running with Millwall as a two-year long exercise in improvisational acting. see all reviews, beerintheevening.com 2001-2022. Finally made back to the digs 1.30am. I used the designated walkway to the station. As we didn't have to drive, a few cheeky Thursday night beers were in order. Keep to the right following the signs A2 City/Westminster. Address: 264 Rotherhithe New Rd, London, SE16 3EP [map] [gmap] Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 383) - calls cost 10p per minute Drove down from Worcestershire via M40/A40 and parked at Ickenham Tube station (2 for all day parking). Anyone coming from further afield I can recommend the Southbank area if you have an hour or so to kill. We then got the train from London Bridge to The Den. Most of the Everton fans we came across sounded to be true scousers whereas the Liverpool fans had some southern accents, surprise, suprise. With that in mind I wasnt overly worried about going to The Den although I did have the advantage of not going as an away fan, I guess. With good transport links across the capital, it is a superb base for a stay in London. After that it was pretty end to end stuff will no real chances until Millwall obviously scored their winner in injury time at the end. 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. I have, up to now, found watching Charlton both home and away a fairly pleasant past time. In conclusion, my trip to The Den was an enjoyable one overall. Gradually Charlton worked their way back and eventually equalised early in the second half. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Breakfast at London Victoria station and then got the Underground to London Bridge. ago No don't come, we will BBQ you with garlic and chilli. The ale was good though. Away fans driving from the South should follow the A20 / A21 into London. Costa was again the architect, holding the ball up superbly, before laying it off to Romain Saiss, the Moroccan midfielder. They were showing the early Sky kick off though, as Harry Kane broke Alan Shearers calendar year goal record. As with the pub there didn't appear to be any threat of trouble. The ground has open corners with a railway line running the length of one stand and the away end. Still lots of singing and banter with the Millwall fans in the ground. 1-1. We then headed to the Shipwright's Arms to watch the end of the North London Derby before heading down to The Den. This is by far the most tragic performance I have ever seen. These were grim miles of looming tower blocks, shuttered shops and graffitied trains clattering above looming arches. 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. Millwall fans were passionate and mounting a play off run. FA Cup 5th Round, 20th February 1937. 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 were about 80 of us at this point. All in all, a very enjoyable day out as most London away days are. Instead, he almost became a hooligan himself. The club played their home games at the Den for over 80 years with that period also including the infamous height of hooliganism. There also bouncers on the door to turn away any potential troublemakers who might otherwise spoil the harmonious atmosphere. 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. 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. 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. I stopped in Redhill at a Wetherspoons for breakfast. Once we got to London Bridge, we met up with a few mates at the Bunch of Grapes pub. But you cant lose sight of the fact that some of them would hurt people simply for supporting another football team.. But it was the Lions who moved into the lead after 23 minutes, a free kick was delivered from the right to the back post where captain Paul Robinson headed back across goal, and on loan Spurs striker Harry Kane was there to smash home into the top corner from close range. The game itself was fairly poor from our point of view due to the fact we failed to really make an attacking movement until the last twenty minutes. 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)** Away walkway to South Bermondsey and a dedicated train which was shared with Millwall fans. 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. It wouldve been better had Nottingham Forest made an even match of it. 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. What you do not need is any confrontation between rival fans, even a small one. 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. For once Chris Coleman picked an attacking line up and we were at it from the off scoring with a screamer from Oviedo. Its just a case of turning left or right, isnt it? he says. The stewards were non-obtrusive and allowed us to enjoy the day, while the facilities were decent enough. The volume of the home fans is amplified by a large set of speakers, which I guess are there to try and dampen out the noise from the away support. The only real option for away fans is by train. We would head to the ground later on. Southend had lost 3 home games but were unbeaten away with 3 draws. Several away fans have recommended pubs near London Bridge tube station as being best for a pre-match drink. 0844 826 2004 Pitch Size: Im like, 'Of course hes staring. Out of nowhere, on 15 minutes, a long ball cut our defence in two and Lee Gregory was there to make it 1-0. The concourse was a little confined, and service was slow, meaning quite lengthy queues.