[9] The ground was again closed for two weeks in 1934 following crowd disturbances after the visit of Bradford (Park Avenue). : I could go on .. massive away support..I have been watching the transfer window tonight .an everton fan said we were a small club with no history before abramovich god that so winds me up, I just laugh at them all I keep on saying to these people is who was in 3 FA.Cup final including 2000, 2 of which we won in the 90's plus Cup Winner Cup, winners and Semi - Final of champion League. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. The message was effective in one way. , Text-to-Speech Some of the advert banners can actually be closed to avoid interferance of your experience on The Shed End. Was quiet for large parts of the contest but when he comes alive he Remember all that bollox about the Millwall brick? Not to be denied his afternoon's fun Harry hitched a lift to Rovers and carried out his lone assault on the home end - he was promptly ejected. Lets unite to confound the they who want us to fail. I was only fortunate to get to as many home games as I could and some away games in and around London as I was living in Reading and although the cost of getting in the ground wasn't high, the cost of the train fare etc and a 'fun' day out ate into the wage packet, especially as a young apprentice..anyway my point is that as I sit here 40+ years later I sometimes reflect when I read posts like yours; Was this the era that had one of the biggest impacts on the history of footballbecause of the fights and the way the old grounds were designed; fans standing on the terraces leaning against the railings and being pushed forward from the back etc, the feeling of the warm piss of the nutter behind you running down your leg, caused many significant changes in terms of safety and security, none of those things entered our heads then, let alone the owners. Unable to add item to List. jessica parker journalist father. Millwall thugs reunited hopes dashed Last updated at 15:19 29 November 2007 A gang of retired hooligans have been targeted by the BBC for a special thugs-reunited TV show. I used too hear so many stories of Harry the dog when I was a millwall hooligan in the 80s, most true, a few mot so true, one being he was dead. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. That is understandable to a point. this one worked as a school caretaker or something like that. Alex Mighten 8. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The Den has never been as universally white as some imagine. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Please try your request again later. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. 10:19 EST 29 Nov 2007 For anyone that knows football - that is a penalty. You're Going Home in a F*****g Ambulance: Hooligan Wars - The Inside Story, NIGHTMARE: The Incredible Story of Britain's Most Prolific Football Hooligan. He is now an icon & an image of huge notoriety for MIllwall F.C. There was fighting inside and outside the ground during the game between both sets of supporters, with one Millwall fan sustaining a broken jaw. ASIN Bobby Robson, then manager of Ipswich, said of Millwall fans afterward, "They [the police] should have turned the flamethrowers on them". That's about right. [33] Other examples of this include archive footage of their hooligan element's past bad behaviour being shown, when disorder has occurred at other grounds, not involving them. The real fans today, the blue collar lot, are being priced out of the game as its all about commercialism, big pay packets for the players and big money for the owners the real fans are steadily being forced to watch more games on the TV in the comfort of their own homesas I do now living overseas..than going to the grounds; but IMO when I watch our games, or any other it is without doubt that the fans have made the EPL what it is today. [4], The BBC documentary Panorama was invited into the club by Millwall in 1977 to show the hooligan reputation was a myth and being blown out of proportion by reporting. But isnt that an indication of quality? "The problem of mob violence is not solely a Millwall problem, it is not a football problem, it is a problem which plagues the whole of our society", he said. Learn more. Megson wasn't steady though was he, he was taking us straight down, Negative, boring and shit as well as alienating half the players and three quarters if the fan base is quite something else, It appears fashionable for folk to try to rewrite history though. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The police halved the number of tickets given to travelling Millwall fans from 3,000 to 1,500,[20] sparking anger among Lions fans. Looks interesting, but unfortunately I can't get it to load. The scheme introduced by Paphitis now only applies to perceived high-risk away games. [4] Millwall's hooligans are regarded by their rivals as amongst the stiffest competition, with Manchester United hooligan Colin Blaney describing them as being within the 'top four' firms in his autobiography 'Undesirables'[5] and West Ham hooligan Cass Pennant featuring them on his Top Boys TV YouTube channel, on which this fearsome reputation for violence was described. Soulboy its the millwall that do my head in, they think they really are something, 2-1 & another managerial casualty in the morning I suspect. Members. Gary Johnson pinched our goal. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Hooligan Agony: Anecdotes on Wakefields Paul Sykes. Funny watching Harry the Dog & co in the Tote. [24] In August 1993, Millwall relocated to the New Den and ended that season third in Division One, entering the playoffs to try and win a place in the FA Premier League. The Shed End Forum relies on revenue to pay for hosting and upgrades. [9] As a result, rival hooligan firms gained access to the stadium. "Trumpton FC's hooligans _____ "Return to the land of your fathers; blood calls to blood." . "Bobby the Wolf, Harry the dog, Mad Pat and Winkle." Poor old Winkle - how come he got stuck with . Home game, 4-0 win, Hughes 2, Halom 2 Sunderland AFC - Statistics, History and Records - from TheStatCat [12][13], On 11 March 1978 a riot broke out at The Den during an FA Cup quarter-final between Millwall and Ipswich Town, with the home team losing 61. "[10][11] Trouble was reported at Loftus Road on 26 March 1966 during a match between Queens Park Rangers and Millwall, at a time when both sides were near the top of the league table pushing for promotion to Division Two, but the London derby was won 61 by QPR. If they dont go down ill stick my cock in a blender", Watching it, villa woeful first half, all over Newcastle so far in 2nd, If it stays like this, lambert can't be there too much longer. : The Nightmare Returns: The Violent Story of Britain's Most Prolific Football Hooligan and Combat 18's Top Boy. As well as the Millwall hooligans and those belonging to Luton's firm the MIGs, many of the 31 fans arrested after the violence were identified as being from Chelsea's Headhunters firm and West Ham United's Inter City Firm. That Bobby the Wolf is still around, lives up Brentwood Whitester. The Shed End Forum relies on revenue to pay for hosting and upgrades. An alcoholic who died in a shop doorway. Always plenty of mW all in there. Mainly went with anothe chelsea daigo who was a celtic and celta vigo fan - birri we called him and his mate mick a huge skinhead from southfields area. Many were rivals working for opposing companies and vying for the same business. - Millwall FC forum from footymad.net. I can't see him getting past tomorrow judging by tonight's show. He came down for a visit and brought a mate who called himself 'Mac the knife' (LOL). These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Seen it before.not a bad docu and some noted faces appear and quality fight footage of west 'aaam in action v Millwall Man U and others. Ginger Bob, of Millwall's F-Troop, started fighting at matches when he was still in primary school Credit: Exclusivepix Media. The knifing happened just half-an-hour before the return Milk Cup tie between the two London clubs notorious for their hooligan supporters. Millwall in the Cup. London has changed a lot since then mind you. Bobby the Wolf: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Football Hooligan, and the West Hams Intercity Firms Top Boy, This title and over 1 million more are available with. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 27 February 2015 Dr Desperate Harry appears at 2:00 and 15:04 in the above YouTube clip, and with the rest of F Troop at 30:15 ("Bobby The Wolf, Harry The Dog, Mad Pat and Winkle piled into the bus") 27 February 2015 Bobby SVARC The North Stand boys in the mid/late 70's, Gate 17 had the Bridge a reputation but it is fair to say our general support in numbers never met our away in terms of ratio to the opposition. The lad with the big hair? You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I think it was a Panorama programme about Millwall and hooliganism where w learned of Harry the Dog. Please try again. , Publication date Very hairy outside that night. 15. A gang of retired hooligans have been targeted by the BBC for a special thugs-reunited TV show. To see our price, add these items to your basket. I can remember a programme on the radio away back early 70s, must have been about a year after Barcelona. It may not display this or other websites correctly. , Word Wise Saw an article a while back- he was the one in the Panorama documentary that said that if any Northern Ponce spits on him he sticks pint glasses in their eads!. After the fun and games on the pitch after the game we decide to make our own way back to the station, Where we had a couple of run in with a few of their boys in the end we jump on a bus back to the Station, Under DH and B there was a good gang of chelsea to roam the country in a viking thrilling way..Ive thought about this again and i have to have a slight preference for SH and the edge that was brought to the table..We must remember though that folk in charge of proceedings couldnt have achieved all that was done without the brave warriors that were ( yes ive chosen my words correctly) surrounding all scenarios. Sports. took all reasonable precautions in accordance with the requirements of FA Rule 31(A)(II)." 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It is worth noting, however, that at least one black youth was featured in Panorama and when Millwall caused havoc at Luton in 1985 a handful of black faces can be seen among the rioters. The battle is bigger than any individual team. [38], The infamous terrace chant of Millwall supporters , Utrecht Bunnikside, Glasgow Rangers ICF, Westham Massive, Millwall F.C.West Ham United F.C. There were conflicting reports in the media as to whether missiles were initially thrown by Hull supporters following chanting and jeering by Millwall fans at Jimmy Bullard (an ex-West Ham player) just prior to the fixture. The irony is that, like last nights letter, the documentary was a self-inflicted wound. The pretence that the issue had gone away was maintained. One thing Cafu isnt afraid to do is put a shift in and his work rate was a real bonus against Millwall. Long story, but in Oct 1974, 7 of us got ambushed by him & his mob on the top deck of a bus. There was also widespread fighting in the stands. Back in 1977, one fan spoke of an Asian family, just off the Banana Boat, being placed in an expensive hotel. . Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. As leader of West Ham United's hooligan firm, the Intercity Firm (ICF), Bobby the Wolf struck fear into all who knew him. That Bobby the Wolf is still around, lives up Brentwood, But unfortunately the coach broke down ! We had a thread about the Millwall docu on the old Footymad messageboard - Harry the Dog drunk himself to death, Billy Plummer moves to a town on the coast and committed suicide just before his daughters wedding, Bobby the Wolf (of dirty Northern ponce fame) is still with us and attending games. The Sex Pistols have just released Never Mind the Bollocks, power blackouts are plunging the United Kingdom into darkness, and the Yorkshire Ripper is on the prowl. Come together to confront prejudice? The game, won 20 by Hull, was overshadowed when seats, coins and plastic bottles were thrown by some away supporters. Millwall played local rivals West Ham United away at Upton Park on 17 September 1906 in a Western League game. I met him once. Sounds like a nice scarf. , Screen Reader Millwalls letter to fans was weak, pathetic and not worthy of a club that has done fine work in the community over the years. I think it was a Panorama programme about Millwall and hooliganism where w learned of Harry the Dog. They became the poster-boys for terrace violence, an identity cemented to such a degree that more than three decades later Millwalls mob were the bad guys in the risible hooligan movie Green Street. Fighting began on the terraces and spilled onto the pitch; dozens of fans were injured, with some hooligans turning on their own team's supporters leaving some innocent fans bloodied. The squire on Bromley road? Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Cbl was scarry. harry the dog millwall hooligan dead harry the dog millwall hooligan dead. Watched this a while ago, really good watch indeed. He. How's the head lol, Where we playing Millwall are did your paths just pass. That was the basis for the film ID. Famous for his Awooooooooo howl, which could be heard every time he went into battle, Harry is perhaps best known for his 1977 appearance on the British documentary Panorama, where a startled nation witnessed Harrys hooligan activities at first hand, and because of his notorious brawl with neo-Nazi hardman Mickey Crane, which many regard as the most violent and bloody fist fight of the century. The handout should have said: We dont want bigots. Feb 14, 2012. Early 80's without a doubt. 1 talking about this. Upload or insert images from URL. Soulboy Had to get stuck in that day and Chelsea . It's easy! The lad living with he's mother was hillarious . If any proof was needed that the deep, underlying problems of racism are trivialised and only addressed on a superficial level, the Millwall experience of the past four days makes depressing evidence. Clear editor. how to save a picture on laptop without mouse. 2 weeks later he did, there was around 18 of them!. [30], Former club chairman Reg Burr once commented: "Millwall are a convenient coat peg for football to hang its social ills on",[31] an example being the reporting of convicted murderer Gavin Grant. Bobby SVARC Bobby the Wolf - F-Troop. as leader of millwall's notorious f-troop during the 1970s, he was at the forefront of many of the fist fights, pitch battles and gang warfare that broke out between rival firms in that era, including at eastville stadium in bristol where he single-handedly tore into bristol rovers firm, the gas hit squad and began headbutting, kicking, punching HomerJay, Forza&co will be wanking themselves silly as per. If I remember correctly the supporters coach broke down on the M4 when it was heading to Bristol Rovers. In the last episode of the series Bobby gets his revenge on the Wolf for last week's grilling and the Wolf lays down a chilling challenge for the current top. Could you please allow adverts on this domain by switching it off. As leader of Millwalls notorious F-Troop during the 1970s, he was at the forefront of many of the fist fights, pitch battles and gang warfare that broke out between rival firms in that era, including at Eastville Stadium in Bristol where he single-handedly tore into Bristol Rovers firm, the Gas Hit Squad and began headbutting, kicking, punching and gouging the eyes out of every member of that pathetic little outfit who got in his way. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in. January 25, 2013 in Terrace Talk, Not on telly, I fear it would be because villa would of took the piss out of the mighty wall on a satdy, it has and thats with only handful of villa, thats why ob made it friday night. : Please try again. WHU77 8:55 Sun Mar . [16] The then chairman Theo Paphitis responded that Millwall could not be blamed for the actions of a mindless minority who attach themselves to the club. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Claims that the antipathy towards the kneeling players is a reaction to the cultural Marxism that has been associated with a section of the Black Lives Matter movement is as laughable as the myths of immigrants pouring into the country to gorge on the benefits system. The best days for me were from 1974 (ish) to mid 1980s. Loved early to mid 80s The millwall game remember them just before kick off giving it some and getting run out of the west.into the north and setting fire to everything they could . Think, as many others, the mob of the early 80s was the best. The Millwall Bushwackers are the most notorious football firm associated with Millwall Football Club. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This was on a serious newscast, probably radio 4 and they were talking about football violence. I mean he was that good.look at the quality job he has now.. Wasnt Harry the Dog a child minder or nursery assistant or somat like that? They ruined football for many folks but again I dont get folks who are into gangsters like ferris as they are scumbags too. : Brentford's goalkeeper Chic Brodie picked it up, inspected it and threw it into his goal. . All of us who lived out those days will, I am sure, never forget them. In sloppy joes with chicken gumbo soup and brown sugar; darrell williams leidos . Bobby the Wolf: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Football Hooligan, and the West Ham's Intercity Firm's Top Boy Paperback - 20 Feb. 2022 by EWAN RILAD (Author) 1 rating See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 0.00 This title and over 1 million more are available with Kindle Unlimited 0.99 to buy Paperback 4.99 1 New from 4.99 Thanks for posting that link. Could you please allow adverts on this domain by switching it off. I was at Upton Park in 1979 in the old second division when we beat them 1-0. (Yes he called them Chelse). JavaScript is disabled. Back to top. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is possible that, had they turned down the BBCs overtures, Millwall could now be seen in a very different light. I know i am sounding like an old geezer (but i suppose i am sort of getting there now!!) Knew the face can't remember his name was a bit older than us. Try again. , Sticky notes However, they were eliminated in the playoff semi-finals by Derby County, and the game at the New Den had to be halted twice due to pitch invasions by Millwall hooligans. And don't forget cambridge away first game of the season when the general was in all the newspapers what a mob that plus pop robson scoring the winner.on his debut and brighton in the cup bank holiday weekend the rows started on the friday night , and finished with us all over the pitch and the old bill running everywhere, That was the norm Steve remember the northbrook with Millwall and aving cass pennant on the door never helped did it now i would say 1970s right up to the 80s was the best until it become trendy to be a chelseaa thug. I suppose its a tough part of London so in away I admire how they stick together. Replies (0) 0 0. chalmetteowl New Orleans Saints Fan Chalmette Member since Jan 2008 42012 posts Online . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. The Sun newspaper ran the sensationalist grenade-related headline "Soccer Marches to War! your username. The board then give in sack the boring manager and then appoint the fans favourite up-coming Scottish manger with an attacking style of play. Yeah it was the pub featured in the Panorama program became a Wetherspoons a couple of years before I moved down the line understand now demolished and is a block of flats the Saxon is now Lidls, RIP billy plummer.. millwall fan was a nice fella, Sorry to hear about that he was a good laugh Billy. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. He was really gobby, and one of our lot gave him a hiding. [22], The Football Association later handed Millwall three charges and West Ham four. 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When i think of the mobs ive seen from boy to erm..bigger boyThe skins in the late 60s..Greenaway, ECCLES, BABS ..then Hickey, i feel privilaged to have lived those CHELSEA erasThe fans of today, or some of them , wont be able to grasp the magnitude of our fans especially away from homeThe ends that fell to us.Some very easily and some not so.The fun some of you boys n girls would have had would be beyond your dreams of footy related fun.The comradsThe friendships.The love interests..AND THE LOYALTY.We werent like vikings like i once quoted on hereWe were better.Although in my near 50 years as a BLUE ive not been a part of a CHELSEA tribe that has fully taken the park lane, which would have been the pinnacle of my chelsea life, ive had bloodbursting wonderous times..I have been in a chelsea fan only in the park lane in some mickey mouse tournament which doesnt count, and with millwall when they decimated WHLNone of those count..When i look back the sadness i have of the nostalgic feelings eats meGoodbye to the teams we loved ,but generally were quite inefectual followed by great support most of the timeNow.Over a decade of being traumatised with the amount of trophies aquired, great fans dispersed amongst other chelsea fans of less greatness, im a dissatisfied old man..