Millwall

[W4 R]

It would make a lot of sense if they didn't allow away fans out for 20-30 mins after the match. That way, anyone wanting a peaceful evening would be able to go home without, sadly, having to watch their back.

What were these tips, Swanleyhoop? This kind of thing intrigues me, the psychology and all that.

Keep smiling and dont worry about the idiots, let them get on with it. If anyone wants trouble it will be there on a plate.

[swanleyhoop]

Eyes and ears open, always aware of where the nearest bolthole is, eg: front gardens, alleyways, stairs to basement flats, as stampeding idiots tend to run past these places. Have frequented various people's front gardens getting out of the way of the Luton fans who started running at the top of the road with the aim of flattening anyone in their way.
The sound of a mob kicking off is quite unique and distinctive, and one you know if you were around in the "good" old days. Quite different from your normal rowdiness/banter/general drunken revelry.
Have only really heard it twice in vicinity of the ground in very recent years, both time when we played Chelsea. First time, we retraced our steps back towards the ground's exit, away from the noise. Second time, we went into a Chinese restaurant's doorway. If that hadn't worked, we would have just gone right inside till the fuss had died down.
Common sense more than anything, and, the important thing is, to recognise when crowd noise changes into that distinctive sound.

[swanleyhoop]

Keep smiling and dont worry about the idiots, let them get on with it. If anyone wants trouble it will be there on a plate.

And
With common sense and a bit of hanging back, people can stay safe.
Don't leave early by the way -- you won't avoid the trouble, probably more likely to walk into it, as many of the trouble-makers leave early.
Better to hang back.

[Sam-QPR]

They will get anihilated on tuesday.

really?

[swanleyhoop]

really?

Let's let our team do the annihilating for us on the pitch.

[Gtleighsr3]

http://members.boardhost.com/Mozzer/msg/1285447826.html

[irememberlesley]

Its like listerning to a bunch of kids on here venturing into the grown ups playground for the first time.

Was there any trouble the last time we played Millwall? Or the time before that? Maybe the odd isolated incident, that's it. Cardiff will be a much more intimidating presence down the down the Bush when it's their turn.

[loneranger]

dont know why people get so worked up about millwall.they aint superhuman with special powers.people treat them with far too much fear and respect.i cant wait till tuesday its going to be buzzing im sure

[irememberlesley]

dont know why people get so worked up about millwall.they aint superhuman with special powers.people treat them with far too much fear and respect.i cant wait till tuesday its going to be buzzing im sure

Too right.

[geejaybee]

Its like listerning to a bunch of kids on here venturing into the grown ups playground for the first time.

Was there any trouble the last time we played Millwall? Or the time before that? Maybe the odd isolated incident, that's it. Cardiff will be a much more intimidating presence down the down the Bush when it's their turn.

I have my own views on Millwall as a club and in particular their supporters.From past first hand experience it doesn't make nice reading.Whether its at LR or the New Den,when it comes to QPR v Millwall,extreme care and caution should be taken.Win or lose they will be out to spoil our evening unless they have mellowed or come to heel since their last excursion into the Championship.I will elaborate further if you want me to,but it may be more prudent to keep shtum,you never know who's reading these threads.

[irememberlesley]

Fair do's, they have their idiots, we have our own.

http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/4484114.Football_thugs_told_to_expect_jail/

http://astonvilla.blogfootball.com/Lions/2004/10/09/Villa-Steward-dies-after-attack-at-QPR-game

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-507387/Mayhem-reigns-QPR-try-coffin-marking-death-Chelsea-richest-club-London-Bridge.html

[swanleyhoop]

I just think that it would be naive to go to this game and think everything's going to be OK.
Just having an idea of what could go wrong and how to react isn't an overreaction, it's just using common sense which could, if the worse happens, keep us and our families safe.
Like Geejaybee, I've seen Millwall fans at their worst, albeit 30 years ago, but the memory doesn't go, despite our recent encounters being relatively trouble free.
And never ever pretend that Millwall have sorted their hooligan problem -- remember what happened at their cup match with West Ham earlier this year. It might take two to fight, but unfortunately we have a minority like that too.

[Gtleighsr3]

Wall good at the numbers game as most big mobs,live on their rep as well.Some of the smaller grounds lower leagues can be more trouble if your not carefull.

[Toni German]

QPR v Millwall and Chelsea at home.

The epicentre for trouble half an hour after the game will probably be in the vicinity of Earls Court Tube.

[swanleyhoop]

Tube stations always seem to be where the OB end up running to.