<p>Duncan Hamilton watched England beat West Germany as an eight-year-old boy in the company of his father and grandfather. He recalls 'Wembley, spread out in the sun; the waving flags; the delirious, joy-of-all-joys moment of the final whistle; the trophy sparkling in the late afternoon light'.</p><br><p>But, seeing the whole game again during the misery of the first Covid lockdown, finally made him realise what Alf Ramsey and his players had no inkling of, which was what came next for them. How, for many of those boys of summer, almost everything after that shimmering moment amounted to an anti-climax or a setback. How '66 was not a beginning, a guaranteed path towards more success, but a slow decline and fall, and also a disproportionate number of disappointments. And how the triumph of '66 was dulled through constant repetition, the same images always flashed before us.</p><br><p>Hamilton recognised, too, how many myths and misconceptions had grown around the match.</p><p>He decided to revisit '66, tracing the very roots of a story - as well as the hidden figures within it - that really began during the era of post-War austerity.</p><br><p>Answered Prayers provides, at last, a full account of English football's greatest achievement and the failures that followed it. We see the institutional inability to appreciate Ramsey and his players, who were taken for granted; the political machinations of the blazered fools who ran the Football Association; the short-sighted blunderers of the Football League.</p><br><p>To buy 'Answered Prayers' please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Answered-Prayers-England-1966-World-ebook/dp/B0BRS88NXY</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>More conversation on yesterday's high level axeings at The Den with Harry Warren @block45lion plus 'the voicemails' ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</p><p>achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Today's breaking news at John Berylson Way, chewed over with Neil Fissler...<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>A historic day for the Dockers, as Erith defeat Corinthian FC 4-2 in a tense penalty shoot out and so enter the Step 4 Isthmian League for the first time since formation in 1959. Relive the drama, heartbreak and ecstasy of the afternoon with show host Michael Avery, plus an array of the personalities that make this such a wonderful club.</p><br><p>Up the (Isthmian) Dockers!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The final game of the strange but, in the end memorable 2023-24 season finishes in Wales with a 1-0 win for Millwall. Our final edition of the season includes thoughts with Harry Warren, as well as the usual range of voicemails from all around the world.</p><br><p>I'd like to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who's contributed to Achtung this season, as well of course to you too dear listener without whom, it would just be me waffling away to myself from our spare room.</p><br><p>Until August, it's ARRIVEDERCI MILLWALL and bye for now ...</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</p><p>email - achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>A preview edition ahead of tomorrow's SCEFL play-off final Bayliss Avenue between the Dockers and Corinthian FC. Regular show host Michael Avery joins with Achtung! Millwall host Nick Hart to chew over this huge match in the history of both clubs.</p><br><p>Up the Dockers!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>A fantastic late, late victory in Chislehurst for the Dockers proples them into a home SCEFL play off final versus Corinthian FC on Bank Holiday Monday. A huge afternoon in Thamesmead awaits ...</p><br><p>In game coverage with Michael, Rob and Chris - post match comments with gaffer Adam Woodward.</p><br><p>Up the Dockers!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>After a long, gruelling season the Dockers have qualified for SCEFL play-off football, but first the league season must be completed at Bayliss Avenue versus Snodland Town ...</p><br><p>In game comment with Michael, Rob and Chris, post match with gaffer Adam Woodward.</p><br><p>Up the Dockers!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>My favourite part of the week, it's ... the post Plymouth win voicemail show! </p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><br><p>@AchtungMillwall</p><p>email - achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>With Championship safety achieved, the Lions could approach today's home fixture versus Plymouth with a more relaxed frame of mind than we might have expected just a few matches back. A late header by Jake Cooper sealing the win for Millwall and pushing Argyle deeper into relegation trouble. In game thoughts with yours truly, post match comment with Matt Webb.</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><br><p>'X' - @AchtungMillwall</p><p>email - achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Dockers' away trip to SCEFL Champions Deal Town, covered by Michael, Rob and Chris.</p><br><p>UTD</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>A tense afternoon in SE28 as the Dockers finally achieve play-off football after a long hard season. In-game comment from the late, late win over Lordswood with Michael and Rob and post match with gaffer Adam Woodward..</p><br><p>Up the Dockers</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>With yesterday's win at the Stadium of Light all but securing our Championship status for next season, this was a particularly enjoyable voicemail show to produce. Huge thanks to all of our contributors as always.</p><br><p>Nick</p><br><p>PS ignore the part where I talk about Sheffield Wednesday still having a mathematical chance of passing us. Other results have dealt with that and I ws of course speaking tosh …🙏🏻</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>STRONG LANGUAGE FROM THE START - With Championship safety assured, I took the chance to speak on Twitter Spaces last night to Harry ... nobody joined us. Not sure why....</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><br><p>@AchtungMillwall</p><p>email - achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>An impromptu conversation with Michael Avery on the inconsequential (to the guardians of the game - so called) of a fundamental part of the oldest cup competition in the world, that sustains the grassroots of the sport in ways that go far beyond mere money ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</p><p>email - achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Erith Town 3-2 Croydon Kent County Cup Final 2024 - more cup glory for the Dockers, with a late winner from the talented talisman James Dyer. Full coverage from the Gallagher Stadium in Maidstone from regular show host Michael Avery plus the usual podcast gang.</p><br><p>Up the Dockers!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Apologies for the belated issue of this edition, blame the idle show editor ... ahem...</p><br><p>Up the Dockers</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Huge thanks to all of our voice contributors, if you'd like to join our fantastic range of guests message me via X @AchtungMillwall OR email me at achtungmillwall@gmail.com and we can exchange phone numbers.</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>There's some excellent voicemail reaction to yesterday's excellent home win over Cardiff City dear listeners, starting here with part two of our coverage.</p><br><p>You want to contribute your voice to our show? You'll be more welcome, message me via X @AchtungMillwall or by email achtungmillwall@gmail.com - the more the merrier!</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Lions take a huge step toward Championship salvation with a hard-fought win over Cardiff City at The Den yesterday. Joining me for the post-game analysis is show regular Graham Payne.</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><br><p>@AchtungMillwall</p><p>email - achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>A few Friday night odds and ends dear listeners. SEND ME YOUR VOICENOTES! (please) - via WhatsApps OR Twitter @AchtungMillwall - direct message me.</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>