Londonlad1985 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hi Everyone, apologies I've not posted in aaagggeeesss, I haven't had much time for internet socialising lately, however I've missed the forum. I've been keeping an eye on a few threads to keep up with what's going on in the heady world of broads boating, today however I'm doing something different and new to me, Norfolk related but not boaty, and I thought I'd share it. I'm off to see Norwich away to Millwall which I hope will be an experience. If you'd asked me this time last year if I liked football l'd have said no. However I'd now probably say I like to watch a live match. I've never been a football fan preferring summer games at school, but last year I discovered I get Leyton Orient tickets at a staff discount, not one to miss a perk, I went to see a couple of matches at Brisbane Road, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It's got a great supporters associate club bar tooπ So when I heard friend of a friend had a spare ticket to go and see Norwich away to Millwall I couldn't say no. So here I am on the Jubilee Line enroute to London Bridge and the away pub! This is my 1st ever away match. Assuming I survive, I'll report back later! Any tips from footy fans about surviving Millwall will be gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hi Londonlad, Millwall used to have a very bad reputation for violent fans, especially at home games. However, that was back in the days of major football violence, of which the FA went to great lengths, as did the clubs themselves to stamp this out. Millwall put in one hell of a lot of effort to get rid of the violent element of their fans, and were very much successful. Nowadays, i think (though not 100%), it`s more friendly "banter", and not to be worried about. I used to love football, and from about the age of 8 was a lifelong Chelsea fan. Now however, i really can`t stand to watch (as Guy Martin" put it) 22 millionaires kick a bag of wind about for nearly 2 hours, while trying to look like a bunch of male models. I would however be interested to watch a local village game between pubs, schools, or social club teams etc. Now, if you`re talking about British Superbikes? ............................Β 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Is the match on tv?Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndham Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I've been there many times as a West ham fan and if there is going to be any trouble it's when we visit.Β Believe it or not, when travelling by train it's one of the safest grounds to visit. A dedicated station, straight off the train and into the away end. No mixing at all with the home fans. Good atmosphere there, hope you enjoy it.Β 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aboattime Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Wyndham said: I've been there many times as a West ham fan and if there is going to be any trouble it's when we visit.Β Believe it or not, when travelling by train it's one of the safest grounds to visit. A dedicated station, straight off the train and into the away end. No mixing at all with the home fans. Good atmosphere there, hope you enjoy it.Β So another Happy Hammer ? I thought i was the only one on this forum . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Even though i was a life long Chelsea fan, iΒ always used to support Hammers, and Crystal Palace. I always used to keep an eye on the London teams, Fulham, Charlton Athletic, , Leyton Orient etc, as i grew up in North West Kent, so most of them could be classed as local.Β Anyway, my local team, Gravesend and Northfleet, (now Ebsfleet United) were always in Conference South or Conference leagues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Hi Londonlad, Millwall used to have a very bad reputation for violent fans, especially at home games. It's only their players now ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaniaman Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Used to be a football referee,never had any mates don`t know why?Β Β Had my parentage doubted every week.Β 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Aboattime said: So another Happy Hammer ? I thought i was the only one on this forum . Not at all ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hope its a good game.If which seems possible,Norwich go up perhaps you could see a good away game at Chelsea!Don't know about Millwall,Falham.road has some good pubs. Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aboattime Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, RumPunch said: Not at all ! No, What 3 Hammers ? I love this forum even more. COYIΒ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 So you are the three at West ham! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndham Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Aboattime said: So another Happy Hammer ? I thought i was the only one on this forum . Not sure about the "happy" bit.Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonlad1985 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Half time 1 all. An amazing away crowdΒ Sold out and singing up. Was a great journey to the ground. I'd be surprised if Millwall are half full.Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Come on the LionsΒ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndham Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Looks like no way back for the wall now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 - 3 . We are top of the league (again ! ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Yes well done at least we came secondΒ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/millwall-1-norwich-city-3-championship-report-1-5914820 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hope that the City fans get home safelyΒ !Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonlad1985 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Well I'm home and survived. An excellent way to spend the day IMHO. The EDP summed the matchΒ up better than I ever could. All in all a thoroughly good day. The whole thing ran like clock work from London bridge, through the game and back again,Β and we didn't even get the chance to mix with the home fans - what else would you expect from a central London fixture. The Canaries fans were vocal and supportive the whole match, it was a great atmosphere, as we were at the end of the stand, the gobbier fans got to eyeball their Millwall counterparts and exchange unpleasantries, all in reasonably good spirits. On balance I'd reccomend it.Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aboattime Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Wyndham said: Not sure about the "happy" bit.Β Have a look at the league table, makes me happy,and what a great tribute to our legend,Billy Bonds. I met him once ,chatted to him for about 10 minutes, got his autograph,a wonderful man just a shame he was injured when he got called up to the England squad.,he deserved an England cap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Phoned aΒ good friend of mine, an immigrant from London (I'm not prejudiced) who is a born & bred Millwall supporter. His wife answered the phone, Lee, her husband has gone into hibernation! Must have thought that I was going to wind him up. On the ball, City . . . . . . . . . .Β 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Aboattime said: Have a look at the league table, makes me happy,and what a great tribute to our legend,Billy Bonds. I met him once ,chatted to him for about 10 minutes, got his autograph,a wonderful man just a shame he was injured when he got called up to the England squad.,he deserved an England cap. https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/table 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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