<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>

<p>Recorded from the rooftop overlooking the All England club courts, BBC 5 LIve's Aaron Paul joins us with his thoughts on the Gary Rowett contract extension news that broke earlier this afternoon ...</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 bit of a pick n' mix edition featuring some audio that had 'hung around' n my phone for a while. Now served up to you dear listener bubble and squeak style...</p><br><p>Nick</p><p>Arrivederci Millwall</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>Featuring Harry and Neil, this episode considers the transformation of the Lions' mood from relegation melancholics, to top six hysterics ...</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>Ask any 1970s era schoolboy which club has had its ground closed the most times and you could bet money on the reply being "Millwall". Four times in fact: 1920 - 1934 - 1947 and 1947. We also dodged a couple of bullets in 1994 and 2002 too. Considering the Lions' tales of darkness and disgrace are Neil Fissler and yours truly ...</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>

Corinthians FC were a public school derived - and strictly amateur - club, composed of 'gentlemen' of a certain social class and who believed in sportsmanship on the field of play. Evangelists for the game, the famous Corinthian club of Brazil as well as Real Madrid paid tribute to the influence of the side that held to a Latin phrase 'Lex Non Scripta' (the unwritten law). In 1930 they played our very own Millwall over three epic FA Cup ties in front of a total attendance numbering over 150,000...<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 midsummer Millwall show on the day that finally we said goodbye to Jed as he joins expectant top six contenders West Brom on a free transfer. Ouch. Joining me in a Millwall slough of misery are Harry Warren and Michael Avery.</p><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>Millwall's recent announcement that, in common with many clubs, they will no longer print a matchday programme brings to an end one of the formative parts of attending a football match. Rest in peace the matchday programme ...</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>Another in our series of summertime short shows, this episode considers the proposal for German prisoners of war be allowed to visit The Den for some rest and recuperation in 1947 ...</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>Another in our summertime series of Millwall history shows, this time we consider the traumatic move south of the river from the Island to New Cross in 1910 ...</p><br><p>Got a story or Millwall history idea that you'd like Neil and Nick to look into? Message us via Twitter @neilfissler or @AchtungMillwall - or email the show via achtungmillwall@gmail.com</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>

Another in our series of short history shows, this edition covers one of the founding figures of Millwall FC - Elijah Moore 1866-1961.<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 Harry Warren, Michael Avery and yours truly ...</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>Achtung! Grassroots continues its commitment to cover the very best of local and grassroot clubs, with Michael Avery covering the WESFA cup final between Under the Radar FC and Metrogas Sundays, played at VCD Athletic on May 18th 2022. Enjoy!</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>Despite being the Southern League's champions in 1894-95 and 1895-96, the Dockers very nearly went out of existence in 1901 when the local dock company reclaimed the Athletic Ground. The critical months of May to September 1901 are discussed in this edition of Nick and Neil's summer history show. Who might you have supported if the Lions had never existed? It doesn't bear thinking about ...</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>Until the 1999 Auto Windscreen Shield final, Millwall's only appearance at Wembley Stadium came toward the very last days of the Second World War in April 1945 - a 0-2 loss to Chelsea. In this edition of the summer history shows, Nick and Neil consider the strange football scene that saw the Lions play in front of 90,000 at the national stadium...</p><br><p>Please do let us have any thoughts or views either via Twitter @AchtungMillwall or by email achtungmillwall@gmail.com</p><br><p>Cheers</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>Who is a Millwall legend and what makes them so? Neil Fissler and I chew over the various candidates and factors in the first of our summertime history series. More to follow ...</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' dream ends on the South Coast at genteel Bournemouth. In game thoughts with yours truly and post game analysis with Aaron Paul and Harry Warren. Huge thanks to all of our listeners across this strange but oddly fulfilling 2021-22 season.</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>A bumper edition of Achtung! Grassroots for you dear listener. Featuring Michael's coverage of the @WESFA_Football 'Woolwich &amp; Eltham Sunday Football Alliance' cup final between @UnderTheRadarFC v @JAMFCldn ... PLUS comment from yesterday's CRITICAL home win for Welling United over Kent rivals Maidstone in the Vanarama National League South.</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>