How many seasons,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Fashthebash]

The crowds were pretty small when I first went. 3 to 4,000. Then they picked up when George Graham took charge but then they dipped again for a few seasons, possibly due to the Luton game and the fall-out. Didn't Pompey, Leeds and maybe some others have their fans banned from the Den in 1986? I remember we got hammered by Portsmouth 4-0 at home that season and the away end was empty. I think Kevin O'Callaghan scored for them that day.

Mick channon played that day.Maybe Micky Quinn aswell, they had a good team.

 

[partisan_lion]

The crowds were pretty small when I first went. 3 to 4,000. Then they picked up when George Graham took charge but then they dipped again for a few seasons, possibly due to the Luton game and the fall-out. Didn't Pompey, Leeds and maybe some others have their fans banned from the Den in 1986? I remember we got hammered by Portsmouth 4-0 at home that season and the away end was empty. I think Kevin O'Callaghan scored for them that day.

Remember buying a t shirt from a fella outside v a 4-0 defeat to Pompey which read something about RIP Leeds or something...Those low crowds didn't deter me...

 

[Gerry]

1957/58 season lost to Plymouth Argyle 1/0. Can’t remember much about the game except people shouting rude things at somebody dressed in black who kept on raising his flag.

 

[robbo555]

Remember buying a t shirt from a fella outside v a 4-0 defeat to Pompey which read something about RIP Leeds or something...Those low crowds didn't deter me...

I quite liked it when the crowds were smaller at the Old Den. Everyone knew everyone back then and those who went were the absolute hardcore Millwall. I can still remember all the faces that went to every game, rain or shine on the halfway line.

 

[Lions21]

Millwall 3-0 Newport County
2nd May 1983. All goals scored in the last 10 mins.
My Dad said I was too young to go to Millwall, so my first match was Arsenal v Spurs with my mate and his Dad. That worked a treat and I got carted off to this showpiece with Newport near enough immediately. Massive gate of 5,500

 

[sandbachlion]

Did anyone else collect the Pepsi bottles?
collect 5 a thruppence each you got a free Pepsi. Simple pleasures.

Yep. And the tea cups. Either pay to get in at start or wait until second half and bunk in for free

 

[jards]

First game was 87 when i moved to London, v Man City lost 1-0 but loved it!! Went on to win the league!!! Didn't do the New Den much then moved out here.

 

[Peckham Lion]

Sometime this year will be my 70th anniversary

That is superb support.

 

[robbo555]

Taken to my first game when I was 5 but earliest memories are from when I was 7/8.

Sometime this year will be my 70th anniversary

Surely we can cobble together a few quid and get you an actual medal. That is some dedication and service. I take my hat off to you.

 

[Joebres]

first game workington 3-0 win 1959 seven years old first’Off’ blackburn at home 1967 leading from the back with me cherry reds first’ ‘Off away birmingham again with rockers a few months later starting to get in middle bit by then

 

[BigPaul]

Surely we can cobble together a few quid and get you an actual medal.

Here are some ideas

 

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[onlyagame]

I have been going regularly since 1964 or 65.
I was only 9 or 10, but used to go with mates from school. Different world back then.

This (I was only six though) so by my rudimentary maths 2023/24 will be our 50th season. Deserves a beer or two Paul

 

[BigPaul]

This (I was only six though) so by my rudimentary maths 2023/24 will be our 50th season. Deserves a beer or two Paul

Whilst I would always agree a beer or two is to be recommended, I cannot endorse your rudimentary maths.
You seem to have lost 10 years somewhere. Do you lie about your age too?

 

[onlyagame]

Whilst I would always agree a beer or two is to be recommended, I cannot endorse your rudimentary maths.
You seem to have lost 10 years somewhere. Do you lie about your age too?

Oh shit! It’s not my maths that I’m actually worried about, I’ve just realised that Peckham IS that much younger than me

 

[BigPaul]

Oh shit! It’s not my maths that I’m actually worried about, I’ve just realised that Peckham IS that much younger than me

Maybe the 10 years you lost was your psychadelic period in the late 60's and early 70's?
And yes, Peckham is just a young whippersnapper in short trousers compared to us men of the world. His heart really is in the right place though.
The young can't help their youth. They were born with it.

 

[kinelloz]

My old man used to swear he took me when I was 18 months old so 1969. He'd do anything to get away from my Mum! Earliest I remember is 1975

 

[onlyagame]

Maybe the 10 years you lost was your psychadelic period in the late 60's and early 70's?
And yes, Peckham is just a young whippersnapper in short trousers compared to us men of the world. His heart really is in the right place though.
The young can't help their youth. They were born with it.

On the plus side, I can draw my pension next year!