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The Times - August 26, 2009
Two famous clubs with a tainted past
Last night's appalling scenes at Upton Park were not the first to involve hooligans connected with West Ham United and Millwall. Ben Henderson recalls some of the other worst incidents in the clubs' chequered histories
Millwall
QPR v Millwall, March 1966
Both clubs were pushing for promotion from Division Three when they met at Loftus Road. Millwall’s Len Julians was struck on the head by a coin, which he promptly threw back into the crowd during the game, but crowd control soon became a problem as QPR went on to win 6-1. After each goal, the customary pitch invasion ensued until the stadium announcer threatened that the game would be abandoned if they continued. On hearing that, the travelling supporters swiftly invaded the pitch in the vain hope of getting the match abandoned and subsequently replayed. It set a precedent for further trouble, as Millwall fans were in trouble again when they clashed with Oxford fans the following month.
Millwall v Ipswich Town, March 1978
A full-scale riot occurred before, during and, after the FA Cup quarter-final against Ipswich in 1978. The violence involved bottles, iron bars and knives, among other weapons, and led to the Millwall chairman Herbert Burnige's resignation.
Millwall v Birmingham City, May 2002
Violence erupted after the play-off semi-final defeat by Birmingham in 2002. A late goal from Birmingham sent them through to the final, sparking clashes with police as angry fans threw bricks, paving stones, flares and fireworks outside the ground immediately after the game. Forty-seven police officers suffered injuries, among them broken arms and legs. Twenty-four police horses were injured.
Leeds United v Millwall, October 2007
On arriving at Elland Road, Millwall fans smashed windows and kicked open doors of the double-decker buses that had escorted them from the station directly to the ground, attempting to incite the home supporters. Leeds fans were not blameless, with many being held back, while others were locked inside the club shop as the Millwall fans entered the ground.
Hull City v Millwall, January 2009
More than 50 seats were destroyed by travelling Millwall fans in their January FA Cup game at the KC Stadium. Hull chairman Paul Duffen demanded that Millwall provided full compensation for the damage caused. A statement that appeared on the Hull website condemned the actions of the away fans. “It is already clear that a significant contingent of the travelling Millwall supporters arrived at the match with the single intention of causing maximum disruption”, it read.
West Ham
Tottenham v West Ham, October 2003
Ninety-three West Ham fans were arrested for causing “extensive damage” to The Cockerel pub on Tottenham High Road in a midweek Carling Cup clash against their London rivals in 2003. Fans were also arrested at nearby Northumberland Park train station for criminal damage and violent disorder.
Palermo v West Ham, September 2006
The night before this Uefa Cup clash, an hour-long battle occurred between the two sets of supporters in Sicily. Twenty West Ham fans were arrested following an incident in which 17 people - six English fans and five police officers - suffered injuries.
Colombus Crew v West Ham, July 2008
Trouble occurred during a pre-season friendly with MLS side Colombus Crew last season, as approximately 30 West Ham fans entered the northeast corner of the stadium – an area in which the home side’s loyal supporters like to gather. Fighting quickly broke out between visiting fans and about 100 home supporters, requiring police and stadium security staff to intervene.
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Two famous clubs with a tainted past
Last night's appalling scenes at Upton Park were not the first to involve hooligans connected with West Ham United and Millwall. Ben Henderson recalls some of the other worst incidents in the clubs' chequered histories
Millwall
QPR v Millwall, March 1966
Both clubs were pushing for promotion from Division Three when they met at Loftus Road. Millwall’s Len Julians was struck on the head by a coin, which he promptly threw back into the crowd during the game, but crowd control soon became a problem as QPR went on to win 6-1. After each goal, the customary pitch invasion ensued until the stadium announcer threatened that the game would be abandoned if they continued. On hearing that, the travelling supporters swiftly invaded the pitch in the vain hope of getting the match abandoned and subsequently replayed. It set a precedent for further trouble, as Millwall fans were in trouble again when they clashed with Oxford fans the following month.
Millwall v Ipswich Town, March 1978
A full-scale riot occurred before, during and, after the FA Cup quarter-final against Ipswich in 1978. The violence involved bottles, iron bars and knives, among other weapons, and led to the Millwall chairman Herbert Burnige's resignation.
Millwall v Birmingham City, May 2002
Violence erupted after the play-off semi-final defeat by Birmingham in 2002. A late goal from Birmingham sent them through to the final, sparking clashes with police as angry fans threw bricks, paving stones, flares and fireworks outside the ground immediately after the game. Forty-seven police officers suffered injuries, among them broken arms and legs. Twenty-four police horses were injured.
Leeds United v Millwall, October 2007
On arriving at Elland Road, Millwall fans smashed windows and kicked open doors of the double-decker buses that had escorted them from the station directly to the ground, attempting to incite the home supporters. Leeds fans were not blameless, with many being held back, while others were locked inside the club shop as the Millwall fans entered the ground.
Hull City v Millwall, January 2009
More than 50 seats were destroyed by travelling Millwall fans in their January FA Cup game at the KC Stadium. Hull chairman Paul Duffen demanded that Millwall provided full compensation for the damage caused. A statement that appeared on the Hull website condemned the actions of the away fans. “It is already clear that a significant contingent of the travelling Millwall supporters arrived at the match with the single intention of causing maximum disruption”, it read.
West Ham
Tottenham v West Ham, October 2003
Ninety-three West Ham fans were arrested for causing “extensive damage” to The Cockerel pub on Tottenham High Road in a midweek Carling Cup clash against their London rivals in 2003. Fans were also arrested at nearby Northumberland Park train station for criminal damage and violent disorder.
Palermo v West Ham, September 2006
The night before this Uefa Cup clash, an hour-long battle occurred between the two sets of supporters in Sicily. Twenty West Ham fans were arrested following an incident in which 17 people - six English fans and five police officers - suffered injuries.
Colombus Crew v West Ham, July 2008
Trouble occurred during a pre-season friendly with MLS side Colombus Crew last season, as approximately 30 West Ham fans entered the northeast corner of the stadium – an area in which the home side’s loyal supporters like to gather. Fighting quickly broke out between visiting fans and about 100 home supporters, requiring police and stadium security staff to intervene.
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