When did Millwall leave the old den?

Millwall played their final game at The Old Den on 8 May 1993 after 83 years and then moved to the new stadium a quarter-of-a-mile away from Cold Blow Lane.

When was the old den demolished?

The new stadium was unveiled in December 1990, and a few years later, in the summer of 1993, the club made the move to the New Den. The old Den got subsequently demolished and replaced by housing.

When did Millwall move from Isle of Dogs?

They were forced to move to a new ground North Greenwich in 1901, as the Millwall Dock Company wanted to use their land as a timberyard. Millwall Athletic reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 1900 and 1903, and were also champions of the Western Football League in 1908 and 1909.

When did the New Den become the den?

It replaced The Old Den, which was located in the same area. The Den opened on the 4th of August 1993 with a friendly match between Millwall and Portuguese side Sporting Portugal. The new stadium had come at a cost of £16 million.

Why is Millwall called the den?

Having been the nomads of the Isle Of Dogs for 25 years, the club made the choice to settle in The Den in 1910 and lasted 83 years before moving to a new ground. Just to confuse supporters of both their own club and other clubs, Millwall decided to call their new stadium The Den, too.

What pub do Millwall drink in?

If you're after a real football pub though, Millwall fans have been drinking at the Blue Anchor on Southwark Park Road for years. The family-run pub is always buzzing with home fans, and has one of the best atmospheres on match days.

What was the attendance at Millwall today?

Millwall FC on Twitter: "Tonight's attendance is 16,601, including 1,820 away supporters.

Is Millwall ticket office open?

The Lions Store will be open from 9am-5pm on Monday-Friday, however it will be closed at weekends. Meanwhile, the Ticket Office will be open for personal callers from 9.30am-5pm on Monday-Friday in conjunction with the call centre. As a result, Lions supporters will be able to purchase 2021/22 season tickets in person.

Is Millwall safe for away fans?

Away fans are located at one end of the ground in the North Stand (usually in the upper tier only). Around 4,000 away fans can be accommodated in this end. Like the general improvement in football, a trip to Millwall is not as threatening as it once was.

Why does nobody like Millwall?

During the 70s, Millwall fans earned a reputation for hooliganism. Many at the club felt they were unfairly singled out, particularly as there were plenty of other clubs with hooligan elements in England at the time.

Why did Millwall kick off late?

Nottingham Forest's clash with Millwall at The Den has been delayed, due to “a medical emergency”. The Reds are in action in the capital for their first Championship game of 2022. The match will now kick-off at 3.10pm.

Who is Millwall's biggest rival?

Millwall's main rivalry is with East London club West Ham United, with Palace placed second and Charlton third. Crystal Palace fans consider their main rival to be Brighton, with Millwall second and Charlton third.

Where is Millwall ticket office?

The main Ticket Office, located to the left of the main reception, is open for sales in the build-up to kick-off, as is the South Stand Ticket Office, which is next to the SE16 Bar behind the Cold Blow Lane end.

Is Millwall a rough area?

A quiet neighborhood of terraces and apartment complexes in the shadow of Canary Wharf. Millwall has an average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for London.

When did Millwall get promoted?

Millwall have reached the Football League play-offs eight times. They were play-off semi-finalists in 1991, 1994, 2000, 2002, finalists in 2009 and 2016, and they were promoted as winners in 2010 and 2017.

What are Millwall hooligans called?

Millwall were, at this time, one of the most notorious teams in Britain and synonymous with off-field violence and hooligan firms. Entitled F-Troop, Treatment & The Half-Way Line - after the name of the three prominent hooligan firms within the club - the documentary was informative and, for it's time, ground-breaking.

Where do West Ham fans drink before games?

For West Ham fans:

When the club was based at Upton Park, the Boleyn Tavern was the obvious choice for Hammers fans.

Where do away fans sit at Selhurst Park?

Away are housed on one side of the Arthur Wait Stand, towards the Whitehorse Lane End, where just over 2,000 away supporters can be seated.

Are the ICF still active?

The Inter City Firm (ICF) is an English football hooligan firm mainly active in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, associated with West Ham United. The name came from the use of InterCity trains used to travel to away games. The ICF was still active in 2009.

Who is Andy Swallow?

Andy Swallow, 53, walked free after prosecutors decided not to retry him after his trial collapsed. He was said to have plotted 'mass violence' between Millwall and West Ham fans at the Eastbrook Pub in Dagenham Road.

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