It was on this day in 1985 that the FA Cup Sixth Round tie between Luton Town and Millwall made international news. Sadly, the publicity had nothing to do with the game. It was the behaviour of the fans that took the limelight. Before the match, there had been trouble out in the streets of […]
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On This Day – 6th November
If you thought it was bad when Barcelona threw a pig’s head at Luis Figo when he returned to the Nou Camp with Real Madrid, that’s nothing!On this day back in 1965 that Brentford goalkeeper Chic Brodie had a hand grenade thrown at him by visiting Millwall fans in a league game at Griffin Park! […]
Heroes & Villains – Millwall
Millwall legend Harry Cripps Hero-Harry CrippsIt seems somewhat ironic that Millwall’s hero should be a player signed from their biggest rivals West Ham United. This was the case for Harry Cripps, who joined the club from Upton Park in 1961.Cripps never played a first team game for the Hammers, although he was part of the […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.52
Naughty Tony Adams! This week’s ‘Iconic Moment’ comes from 11th February 1989 in a First Division match between Millwall and Arsenal.An ITV documentary was covering the game, following the match officials and showing what they do during a match. The referee David Elleray and two linesmen were wired up with microphones and club officials from […]