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Sadly, we have got some unsavoury elements in the fanbase, but at the risk of being an apologist, we are a club based in a deprived inner London ward. A watch of the classic, albeit depressing Nil By Mouth will inform you of why Millwall may have more issues than the likes of Reading, Wycombe and Bournemouth etc. However, I would always argue that overall, the Millwall fanbase is more Only Fools and Horses in character than Football Factory. Indeed, some of the best characters in it are real life Millwall fans - Uncle Albert, Syd, Mickey Pearce... and writer John Sullivan said all he did was take characters from the places he hung out in in SE London and put them on screen. I reckon Del was based on my dad! That is my experience of being a Millwall fan, drinking in pubs with characters like Del, Rodney, Granddad, Denzil etc etc... 
It is sad that the otherside of Millwall completely overshadows the normal, SE London side. Stories like this https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/millwall-fans-topping-the-table-for-charity-giving-on-last-day-of-cancer-deadline-day/ never make the national splash that a few idiots do. But it is a cross we have to bear.
As for the players... I do not know their individual circumstances, but they are young men and will react to a big crowd on their back. I don't know if they were getting social media messages from Derby fans in the build up, or outside the stadium or in the warm-up etc. I certainly did silly things in my 20s that I would not be proud of now, but which were reactions. Perhaps I am being too forgiving, I don't know. Tensions were always going to be high last night for Derby fans, I get that. 
 

Tame Millwall fan here. I have posted before, but not for a while. 
I enjoyed the game last night, mainly because you got it on, unlike Blackburn Rovers! Seriously though, as football fans, we all know the epicaricacy or 'schadenfreude' nature of the game's culture... and last night was a classic example. It was interesting and enjoyable to see a large crowd gather to get behind their city's only professional team so passionately, as their young and patched up side gallantly tries to overcome the huge obstacle of a 21 point deduction. I mean that by the way. I am not taking the Michael. This sense of spectacle was heightened by the fact that I was one of the 514 band of followers of perhaps the most unfashionable football club in England, managed by a disliked former Derby manager and containing some unpopular former 'Rams'. 
I think once the disappointment of losing what on paper looked like a winnable home match dissipates for you, you will be once again be filled with pride and no little hope - as Rooney and your players are doing an amazing job. I see some are already in that place. As others have pointed out, your young side came up against a very experienced and well-drilled defence last night. However, it must also be noted, that the reason we 'celebrated like we had won the league', is because we are going through our own injury crisis, and are also having to field a lot of young players, including a 15 year old! 
I also take issue with being called 'tin-pot'. Yes, we are a small club at Championship level, but I would not say we are tin-pot. I associate 'tin-pot' with clubs with no real character, history or romance. The sort of club whose fans sing the same old generic songs as everyone else - thankfully I have never heard a Millwall crowd sing a generic football chant like 'Everywhere We Go' or 'Easy' etc. etc. In fact, because of our strong sense of identity and character, I have only ever heard us sing very Millwall centric songs - NOLU, Let Em Come, Millwall to different tunes. 
Furthermore, Millwall have a rich and proud history - pioneers of professional football in London and the South no less. The only club able to challenge the dominance of the northern and midlands sides in the late Victorian era in football's oldest competition - the FA Cup. In fact, this is the reason Millwall are the only senior football club in English football to earn their nickname through footballing endeavour and achievement! Formerly the 'Dockers', Millwall were christened the 'Lions of the South' by the national press, after giving the likes of Aston Villa (the best club side of the Victorian era), Everton, Preston NE and yes, Derby County, bloody noses in the cup! 
Moreover, I was first taken to The Den by my granddad and uncle in 1985. By my maths, in the 37 seasons that have followed, Millwall and Derby County have played at the same level in 23 of them. That hardly suggests that going by endevours on the pitch, that Derby County are a vastly superior outfit. In fact that reflects rather poorly on Derby County, who represent a whole city and since Chesterfield have slipped out of the Football League, are the only representative for the whole of Derbyshire playing top level football. Whereas Millwall have to compete with some of the biggest clubs in world football in Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United (spit) only a tube ride away, plus the likes of Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic on our doorstep. I would argue that rather than being 'tin-pot', we are a very well-run club that gets the most out of its resources, allowing us to be a humble but proud second tier battler that no-one likes playing at The Den or in the cups. That may not be 'ambitious', but what's the alternative? Chase the dream like Derby County? 
That leads me on to Gary Rowett. Many Millwall fans are not enamoured with him either. You are correct, sometimes the football is painful. But needs must. Again, I take issue with it being 'typical' Millwall. From my time supporting the club Millwall have always been an aggressive and direct team yes, but in a positive way. That is to say, taking the game to the opposition, especially at The Den. However, Rowett is a dour pragmatic manager. That isn't Millwall, more like Charlton! But, times have changed, the Championship is full of big city clubs with regional level support like Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United etc, all wanting to get into the promised land, as well as clubs like Bournemouth and Fulham, their pockets filled with the filthy lucre of parachute payments. Millwall currently need to keep their heads down and become more and more entrenched, like a tick in the Championship beast and hope we get a lucky season like Burnley or Huddersfield Town did, or even the jammiest of jammy clubs - Crystal Palace! 
Also, the club hierarchy are quite happy for a steady ship, as their main concern is this: https://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/2020/february/millwall-reveal-plans-for-stadium-redevelopment/
The opportunity to develop land around The Den, which would allow us income streams to compete seriously for promotion. If and when it gets given the green light (Lewisham Council has already approved the adjoining Renewel development), then I would imagine Huski will fully takeover the club and maybe our ambitions will increase. Until then, it is all aboard the keep it steady Rowett Express! 
Okay, if you bothered to read all that, I will sign off by genuinely wishing you well... because as football fans of a grand old club like Derby County, you certainly do not deserve what you have been through! Even if you do not win this battle, I am positive you will bounce back stronger for it! Good luck. 

Just announced on Radio Derby that Kazim could be on the subs bench for tomorrow's game.
That would be a great last 15 minutes option if he came on and grabbed as winner.
COYR's

I'm hoping for a Birmingham win, nothing less.
The only realistic team, at the present time, to catch is Reading. If we concentrate on finishing one place above them, then we'll remain in the Championship. All other teams are just a periphery concern.

I'm hoping for a Birmingham win, nothing less.
The only realistic team, at the present time, to catch is Reading. If we concentrate on finishing one place above them, then we'll remain in the Championship. All other teams are just a periphery concern.

I'm hoping for a Birmingham win, nothing less.
The only realistic team, at the present time, to catch is Reading. If we concentrate on finishing one place above them, then we'll remain in the Championship. All other teams are just a periphery concern.

I'm hoping for a Birmingham win, nothing less.
The only realistic team, at the present time, to catch is Reading. If we concentrate on finishing one place above them, then we'll remain in the Championship. All other teams are just a periphery concern.

I'm hoping for a Birmingham win, nothing less.
The only realistic team, at the present time, to catch is Reading. If we concentrate on finishing one place above them, then we'll remain in the Championship. All other teams are just a periphery concern.

I'm hoping for a Birmingham win, nothing less.
The only realistic team, at the present time, to catch is Reading. If we concentrate on finishing one place above them, then we'll remain in the Championship. All other teams are just a periphery concern.

Just announced on Radio Derby that Kazim could be on the subs bench for tomorrow's game.
That would be a great last 15 minutes option if he came on and grabbed as winner.
COYR's

Just announced on Radio Derby that Kazim could be on the subs bench for tomorrow's game.
That would be a great last 15 minutes option if he came on and grabbed as winner.
COYR's

Just announced on Radio Derby that Kazim could be on the subs bench for tomorrow's game.
That would be a great last 15 minutes option if he came on and grabbed as winner.
COYR's

Just announced on Radio Derby that Kazim could be on the subs bench for tomorrow's game.
That would be a great last 15 minutes option if he came on and grabbed as winner.
COYR's

Just announced on Radio Derby that Kazim could be on the subs bench for tomorrow's game.
That would be a great last 15 minutes option if he came on and grabbed as winner.
COYR's

Just announced on Radio Derby that Kazim could be on the subs bench for tomorrow's game.
That would be a great last 15 minutes option if he came on and grabbed as winner.
COYR's

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

Friday. 9th May 1986 was my 34th birthday and I was working in Saudi Arabia. Being a Friday, it was the weekend, and several of us were having a small party in my room. So I rang my brother and listened to Radio Derby for the last 15 minutes of the game relaying back the commentary to the other chaps. That call cost me £30 in charges!!
I'll tell you what a party we had on the home-made illicit booze to celebrate.
Let's hope I can celebrate this year on my 70th birthday, which will be two days after the last game of the season, against Cardiff City, which, I hope. will see the Rams remain in the Championship.
COYR's!!!

First time here and i think im going to upset a few .But sorry i have an opinion .
 
Allsop 6 ..........Can only mark him a 6 didnt have alot to do not that he had a bad game . 
Byrne  8 ...........Tried it hardest and never gave up but nothing spectacular . 
Forsyth 6 ..............Im sorry but that was a very poor miss all he had to do was keep it down .
Davies 7  ..............Steady eddy enough said . 
Cashin 8  ..................Lovelly debut  , superb composure which augers well , Mark would have been higher because he wasnt really under the cosh , had a nice introduction game to be fair for his full debut .
Bird 7............Nothing spectacular ..........average score . 
Bielik  9. MOM ............Easily and i mean easily the best footballer on the pitch , he has composure , tackling , speed , height , a good pass . When he does get into trouble in a tight situation he knows and HAS THE SKILL to get out of it . Some player . 
Knight 6 ..........Im sorry maybe its me but i dont see what people see in Knight infact i didnt really notice him at all on the pitch .For me he runs around all day and achieves nothing . I wish him well i have nothing against him but for me he just a make weight . 
Ebosele  7.5    ...........A promising player but a one trick pony at the moment . Speed and thats it , he is also guilty of not starting to run before the ball is passed , to many standing starts and also standing around . When he switched over to the left he went out of the game entirely almost as if he gave up trying . 
Lawrence 4 ...............What an enigma this bloke is ( im sorry he has to be sold end of season ) He is CAPT .........he has to lead by example that wasan awful elbow and meant by the boro player . But to go after him in the way he did , he wasnt even clever about it . The fact he is capt and we lose an important player like this for next 3 games shows a true lack of intelligence . He does this after having a hard time winning fans over and he has done that this season WON FANS OVER . He is very lucky we won because if we had lost this match their would be an out cry on lawrence .
Plange 6 .................upfront ...........im pretty sure that was a goal he grabbed it behind the line but other that that i didnt really notice plange .And i think sellinghim for what we have was a very smart move . Hope he proves me wrong . 
 
Sibley 8.5...........Absolutley brillaint as soon as he came on and im not a sibley fan as i think he to is a bit like lawrence has anger issues in his game . Direct fast and had an impact straight away . Not totally sure whether that was a shot or a pass to be honest but who cares . 
Im a harsh critic and say what i think , im not looking through rose coloured glasses at all our players ..........some will agree some will disagree . Its all opinion . But what i do know is al lthe players are tying and for this i thank them . If we get out of this it will become a hollywood film , you can see it now .