<p>The regular Friday preview show for the visit of Reading FC with Neil Fissler and yours truly.</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>

<p>Our occasional series of random fixtures from years gone by returns. After a summer of Charlie Hewitt inspired hoopla, the Lions fall flat on their faces in the opening day fixture v Bristol Rovers August 1936 ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall </p><br><p>Nick </p><p>achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</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>Post Norwich conversation with Harry, Matt Richards and John Rankin ...</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>

<p>This edition of Achtung! Grassroots sees yours truly take a pleasant, if rather convoluted route to St Paul's in Rotherhithe for the the FA Cup visit of Sittingbourne to play Fisher. Features references to local notables and local beers, plus late match dramas. Get yourself along to your local non-league side when the Lions are next away from The Den - you won't regret it.</p><br><p>Arrivederci Fisher</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>

<p>More SCEFL action on this edition of our grassroots show, this time Michael Avery visits the Barnehurst home of Phoenix Sports for the visit of Glebe FC ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci non-league ...</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 Millwall week summed up in all its drama, ludicrousness and last minute-ness with Neil Fissler and yours truly ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</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>In which Saturday's two goal comeback win is reviewed by show regulars Ryan Loftus and Michael Avery, as well as Nick gets schooled on Millwall history by whipper-snapper Ryan and Danny Mc's new contract just makes the stop press section. Hurrah!</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</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 regular in-game stream of consciousness plus the voicemails. Huge thanks to all of our voicemail contributors, would you like to send in a post game voicemail for the show? </p><p>Message us via Twitter @AchtungMillwall or by email achtungmillwall@gmail.com and we can sort our phone numbers out for WhatsApp</p><p>Arrivederci Millwall!</p><br><p>Nick</p><p><br></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 week at The Den considered by yours truly with Neil Fissler ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</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>

<p>The Sheffield United debacle chewed over with Graham Payne, featuring John Rankin ...</p><br><p>Nick</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>

<p>Post match cud chewing between yours truly and Neil Fissler ...</p><br><p><br></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 week's events at The Den chewed over by Neil Fissler and yours truly, (just) ahead of our away trip to Bramall Lane this afternoon ...</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>

SCEFL action in front of 365 fans at the Erith Stadium, watched and commented upon by Michael Avery ...<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>

Featuring Graham Payne plus his dog!<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' fine win over Stoke City on Saturday considered by Ryan Loftus, Michael Avery and yours truly ...</p><br><p>Arriverderci 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>

<p>The traditional in-game stream of consciousness from today's EXCELLENT home win to open the 2022-23 season, ably assisted by Matt Webb.</p><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</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>Featuring Neil Fissler and yours truly, the Millwall equivalent of grumpy old men look forward to the 2022-23 season which is almost upon us ...</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>Pre-season Millwall musings with Harry Warren and Michael Avery ...</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>

<p>Another in Neil and my series of summertime history shows. This time reflecting on the life of George King who won two Southern League championship medals with Millwall Athletic in the 1890s, but would perish on the battlefield of the Somme in 1916.</p><br><p>RIP George King </p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</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 week's Millwall news considered by Neil Fissler and yours truly ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</p><p><br></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>Breaking the habit of a football lifetime, BBC Radio 5 Live's Aaron Paul lured me to the pre-season friendly at The Den last night between the Lions at Stockholm side Hammarby - the 'Huski Derby' of course...</p><p>Co-commenting on proceedings is show regular Ryan Loftus - apologies for the tinny quality of the bootlegged radio section at half time, recorded at home on an iphone - hence its 'raw' sound ... ahem</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>

<p>Only at Millwall can you miss a ground closure, but that is indeed what we did on our recent edition examining the incidents of 1920, 1934, 1947 and 1978. But ... we missed out a week's closure in 1950 following a controversial FA Cup tie versus Exeter City. Remiss or what? With our historian reputation in tatters, Neil also looks at the lost world of pre-season 'trial' matches ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall </p><p>Nick</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>

<p>The Lions' pre-season performances considered by yours truly, in conversation with Neil Fissler, Graham Payne, Matt Richards and John Rankin ...</p><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</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 match report from last night's friendly fixture at Prince's Park by show regular Michael Avery ...</p><br><p>Arrivederci Millwall</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>@AchtungMillwall</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>Today was a sad day for Millwall fans, with the passing at the too-young age of 67 of Phil Walker. A highly skilful midfielder and part of the memorable 1975-76 promotion winning side.</p><p>Phil's memory is honoured with Neil Fissler and yours truly in the first part of this edition, plus the other Millwall news of the week in the second.</p><p>Phil Walker 1954-2022 RIP</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>