Wilse Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Do it Just go and sit down towards the front 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Although when I went in 2018, me and some mates got told to sit down which came as a surprise! For a crunch play-off clash, ahead of the Easter weekend, level on points! We did of course sit when asked but we weren't that close to the front so it was a bit of a surprise- many around us were sat too. Edited August 10, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 31 minutes ago, Wilse said: Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! Mate. If you have tickets with our supporters it will be fun. IF YOU HAVE NOT AND YOU ARE GOING IN THE HOME TERRACES I WOULD REPORT YOU TO CHILD PROTECTION OFFICIALS. I hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. And don’t get tickets in the home sections! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 40 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. Agreed. Millwall was a sketchy day out in the 80s, I did it on several occasions and saw it close up. Today, it is much like many football grounds. If you want trouble, you will find it, if you don’t, you will be fine. Just enjoy the day out and ignore the Stone Island wannabees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 You'll be well looked after. Get down there, your support is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilse Posted August 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Thanks all! Tickets purchased in the away end. I didn’t contemplate getting tickets in the home end. More because I wouldn’t want my son’s first City game to be surrounded by away fans, regardless of the team. Hopefully I can get him singing a few songs! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Wilse said: Thanks all! Tickets purchased in the away end. I didn’t contemplate getting tickets in the home end. More because I wouldn’t want my son’s first City game to be surrounded by away fans, regardless of the team. Hopefully I can get him singing a few songs! My old man is always a good one to get em started 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrob Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Wilse said: Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! I'm taking my 8 year old. If you fancy meeting up and sitting with another dad and his son drop me a DM. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilse Posted August 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 6 hours ago, redrob said: I'm taking my 8 year old. If you fancy meeting up and sitting with another dad and his son drop me a DM. Thanks for your offer! I’ve sent you a DM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Wilse said: Thanks all! Tickets purchased in the away end. I didn’t contemplate getting tickets in the home end. More because I wouldn’t want my son’s first City game to be surrounded by away fans, regardless of the team. Hopefully I can get him singing a few songs! Hope you and your son enjoy the game and it lives long in the memory. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 If everyone is standing surely he can stand on the seat,job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, Gimme Shelton said: If everyone is standing surely he can stand on the seat,job done! I’ve done this with my son in the past but a child standing on a tip-seat in a busy away end during exciting moments is not an ideal situation believe me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 11, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 56 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I’ve done this with my son in the past but a child standing on a tip-seat in a busy away end during exciting moments is not an ideal situation believe me! I can remember seeing a young lad slip between the seat and the seat back, not a pleasant outcome for the young lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 It's not like this every week! @Wilse Hope you both enjoyed that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hope your son enjoyed the game as much as I did! What a great atmosphere. And the roar when the goal went in in additional time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 16:33, Wilse said: Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! Bet he loved that! What a way to win a football match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Looking forward to a post match report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 23:09, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 11/08/2023 at 01:52, redrob said: I'm taking my 8 year old. If you fancy meeting up and sitting with another dad and his son drop me a DM. On 11/08/2023 at 07:54, Wilse said: Thanks for your offer! I’ve sent you a DM. Hope you guys and the kids had a bloody good time!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: Looking forward to a post match report. Probably still all kettled in away end 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 30 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Been a few times in recent years ie talking mid to late 2010s, not too bad tbh. It has become somewhat gentrified, but it may depend on when you were in situ there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hope you both enjoyed the game and didn’t get caught up in any of the shit being thrown from their brain dead fans! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 23:09, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. The comfort and the joy of feeling lost, with the only living boy in New Cross. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Just a bit of harmless fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 53 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Yeah it used to be pretty rough, I went to goldsmiths uni so lived there 2002-3. Got bottled in a nightclub called the Venue because I accidentally spilt some lager on some meatheads shoes. Then got chased down depford high street by a Millwall crew because I had a portmouth fc pin badge on my coat. Landlord of the Hobgoblin, knew something was up so tried to get me to leave through the back but they were waiting. Character building 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Not a bad game to go to then ! Hope you were safe and he enjoyed it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 36 minutes ago, City Rocker said: The comfort and the joy of feeling lost, with the only living boy in New Cross. Hello, good evening and welcome to nothing much A no holds barred half nelson and the loving touch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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