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Millwall to move from their Home?
Millwall considering move away from The Den because of CPO dispute
The Lions have played in Lewisham since 1910, and at The Den since 1993.
Millwall chairman John Berylson is giving "full consideration" to moving the club away from Lewisham.
The Lions are involved in a long-running dispute with the local council over a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for land around The Den.
"We have taken steps to investigate alternative sites," he said.
"It will be extremely difficult to see a long-term future in a borough where our local authority is unhelpful and hostile to us."
Lewisham Council abandoned their CPO in January, but Berylson believes there are "clear indications" that the council intend to revisit their plans.
The council wanted to sell the land to a developer, Renewal, who proposed building houses and a sporting village as part of a regeneration of the New Bermondsey area.
An independent inquiry by Lord Dyson, which began in April and was published last month, concluded there was no impropriety by any member of the council during the CPO process.
But American businessman Berylson, in a statement on Millwall's club website, has questioned some of the evidence used and findings of Lord Dyson's report.
"The council continues to state, notably to Lord Dyson, that it sees Millwall as being at the heart of the new community it envisages," Berylson added.
"Its current deeds do not match those words. My fellow directors and I are dismayed by these extended battles."
Councillor Chris Best, senior Lewisham Council cabinet spokesperson said: "We are proud that Millwall Football Club has called Lewisham home since 1910 and want them to stay here for generations to come. That's why we let the football stadium to the club on a 150-year lease until 24 June 2143.
"Now Lord Dyson's independent inquiry report has been published we urge all parties involved in the New Bermondsey development to work together to agree a way forward to bring much-needed new jobs and homes to the area and ensure Millwall FC stays in Lewisham."
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The Lions have played in Lewisham since 1910, and at The Den since 1993.
Millwall chairman John Berylson is giving "full consideration" to moving the club away from Lewisham.
The Lions are involved in a long-running dispute with the local council over a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for land around The Den.
"We have taken steps to investigate alternative sites," he said.
"It will be extremely difficult to see a long-term future in a borough where our local authority is unhelpful and hostile to us."
Lewisham Council abandoned their CPO in January, but Berylson believes there are "clear indications" that the council intend to revisit their plans.
The council wanted to sell the land to a developer, Renewal, who proposed building houses and a sporting village as part of a regeneration of the New Bermondsey area.
An independent inquiry by Lord Dyson, which began in April and was published last month, concluded there was no impropriety by any member of the council during the CPO process.
But American businessman Berylson, in a statement on Millwall's club website, has questioned some of the evidence used and findings of Lord Dyson's report.
"The council continues to state, notably to Lord Dyson, that it sees Millwall as being at the heart of the new community it envisages," Berylson added.
"Its current deeds do not match those words. My fellow directors and I are dismayed by these extended battles."
Councillor Chris Best, senior Lewisham Council cabinet spokesperson said: "We are proud that Millwall Football Club has called Lewisham home since 1910 and want them to stay here for generations to come. That's why we let the football stadium to the club on a 150-year lease until 24 June 2143.
"Now Lord Dyson's independent inquiry report has been published we urge all parties involved in the New Bermondsey development to work together to agree a way forward to bring much-needed new jobs and homes to the area and ensure Millwall FC stays in Lewisham."
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What a vibrant spot for a new community hub. Never felt safer in my life than when I walked down this path.
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What will this mean for the ffsa run grounds at West beach and the parks?
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YawnOld Master wrote:Millwall considering move away from The Den because of CPO dispute
The Lions have played in Lewisham since 1910, and at The Den since 1993.
Millwall chairman John Berylson is giving "full consideration" to moving the club away from Lewisham.
The Lions are involved in a long-running dispute with the local council over a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for land around The Den.
"We have taken steps to investigate alternative sites," he said.
"It will be extremely difficult to see a long-term future in a borough where our local authority is unhelpful and hostile to us."
Lewisham Council abandoned their CPO in January, but Berylson believes there are "clear indications" that the council intend to revisit their plans.
The council wanted to sell the land to a developer, Renewal, who proposed building houses and a sporting village as part of a regeneration of the New Bermondsey area.
An independent inquiry by Lord Dyson, which began in April and was published last month, concluded there was no impropriety by any member of the council during the CPO process.
But American businessman Berylson, in a statement on Millwall's club website, has questioned some of the evidence used and findings of Lord Dyson's report.
"The council continues to state, notably to Lord Dyson, that it sees Millwall as being at the heart of the new community it envisages," Berylson added.
"Its current deeds do not match those words. My fellow directors and I are dismayed by these extended battles."
Councillor Chris Best, senior Lewisham Council cabinet spokesperson said: "We are proud that Millwall Football Club has called Lewisham home since 1910 and want them to stay here for generations to come. That's why we let the football stadium to the club on a 150-year lease until 24 June 2143.
"Now Lord Dyson's independent inquiry report has been published we urge all parties involved in the New Bermondsey development to work together to agree a way forward to bring much-needed new jobs and homes to the area and ensure Millwall FC stays in Lewisham."
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I thought millwall had left the old den on coldblow lane and gone to saracens fields.
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Lewisham is several miles down the road.
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The sign on the building does say Welcome.......Lucas Leiva wrote:What a vibrant spot for a new community hub. Never felt safer in my life than when I walked down this path.
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Stitch This wrote:Lewisham is several miles down the road.
The Den is in the London Borough of Lewisham
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Safest ground in the country for away fans nowLucas Leiva wrote:What a vibrant spot for a new community hub. Never felt safer in my life than when I walked down this path.
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I think you mean Senegal Fields. Yea we did, the ground is now called The Den though.theorakle wrote:I thought millwall had left the old den on coldblow lane and gone to saracens fields.
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If Millwall move out of the new den,we should get Englishman to arrange for the fans to rip of the roofing off & send it over to Hindmarsh,it would fit perfectly!
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?predrag wrote:If Millwall move out of the new den,we should get Englishman to arrange for the fans to rip of the roofing off & send it over to Hindmarsh,it would fit perfectly!
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yes I did, sorry about that,thanks for the heads up cheers.God is an Englishman wrote:I think you mean Senegal Fields. Yea we did, the ground is now called The Den though.theorakle wrote:I thought millwall had left the old den on coldblow lane and gone to saracens fields.
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God is an Englishman wrote:Safest ground in the country for away fans nowLucas Leiva wrote:What a vibrant spot for a new community hub. Never felt safer in my life than when I walked down this path.
That's because they issue them with Hard Hats and Bullet Proof Vests, as they go in and travel back and forth to the ground and the Train Station in Armoured Cars.
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I lived in the London Borough of Lewisham from 1964-1971, but I didn't live in Lewisham.God is an Englishman wrote:Stitch This wrote:Lewisham is several miles down the road.
The Den is in the London Borough of Lewisham
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When waa the last time you went to the Den?Old Master wrote:God is an Englishman wrote:Safest ground in the country for away fans nowLucas Leiva wrote:What a vibrant spot for a new community hub. Never felt safer in my life than when I walked down this path.
That's because they issue them with Hard Hats and Bullet Proof Vests, as they go in and travel back and forth to the ground and the Train Station in Armoured Cars.
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Safest ground in the country for away fans now[/quote]
That's because they issue them with Hard Hats and Bullet Proof Vests, as they go in and travel back and forth to the ground and the Train Station in Armoured Cars. [/quote]
When waa the last time you went to the Den?[/quote]
Never been and never will go.
Safest ground in the country for away fans now[/quote]
That's because they issue them with Hard Hats and Bullet Proof Vests, as they go in and travel back and forth to the ground and the Train Station in Armoured Cars. [/quote]
When waa the last time you went to the Den?[/quote]
Never been and never will go.
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So, making stuff up AGAIN.Old Master wrote:
Never been and never will go.
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God is an Englishman wrote:So, making stuff up AGAIN.Old Master wrote:
Never been and never will go.
Yes, you are making things up again, why do you keep doing it?
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Classic comeback.Old Master wrote:God is an Englishman wrote:So, making stuff up AGAIN.[/quoteOld Master wrote:
Never been and never will go.
Yes, you are making things up again, why do you keep doing it?
Love how you make things up when you haven't even been there.
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Never been and never will go.[/quote]
So, making stuff up AGAIN.[/quote
Yes, you are making things up again, why do you keep doing it?[/quote][/quote]
Classic comeback.
Love how you make things up when you haven't even been there.[/quote]
Occasionally, I just go on the reports and opinions of people I respect to form my opinions, when I haven't personally been somewhere and Millwall is one of those places.
So, making stuff up AGAIN.[/quote
Yes, you are making things up again, why do you keep doing it?[/quote][/quote]
Classic comeback.
Love how you make things up when you haven't even been there.[/quote]
Occasionally, I just go on the reports and opinions of people I respect to form my opinions, when I haven't personally been somewhere and Millwall is one of those places.
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Which mythical friend told you that the police hand out hard hats and bullet proof vests?Old Master wrote:
Occasionally, I just go on the reports and opinions of people I respect to form my opinions, when I haven't personally been somewhere and Millwall is one of those places.
You're talking bollocks, as usual.
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God is an Englishman wrote:Which mythical friend told you that the police hand out hard hats and bullet proof vests?Old Master wrote:
Occasionally, I just go on the reports and opinions of people I respect to form my opinions, when I haven't personally been somewhere and Millwall is one of those places.
You're talking bollocks, as usual.
And as usual you are not reading what is written, only what you think is written.
IT WAS A JOKE, YOU FOOL.
How many times do you need reminding to read what is written, not what you think is written?
I do feel sorry for your teachers at school, they must have held a huge party to celebrate you graduating - that's if you ever did!
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So, you want me to read what is written. You wrote that the police handed out bullet proof vests and hard hats. Did you write that or not?Old Master wrote:God is an Englishman wrote:Which mythical friend told you that the police hand out hard hats and bullet proof vests?Old Master wrote:
Occasionally, I just go on the reports and opinions of people I respect to form my opinions, when I haven't personally been somewhere and Millwall is one of those places.
You're talking bollocks, as usual.
And as usual you are not reading what is written, only what you think is written.
IT WAS A JOKE, YOU FOOL.
How many times do you need reminding to read what is written, not what you think is written?
I do feel sorry for your teachers at school, they must have held a huge party to celebrate you graduating - that's if you ever did!
I'm sure the teachers and professors did have a party when I "graduated".
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OM wrote nothing about the police.God is an Englishman wrote:So, you want me to read what is written. You wrote that the police handed out bullet proof vests and hard hats. Did you write that or not?Old Master wrote:God is an Englishman wrote:
Which mythical friend told you that the police hand out hard hats and bullet proof vests?
You're talking bollocks, as usual.
And as usual you are not reading what is written, only what you think is written.
IT WAS A JOKE, YOU FOOL.
How many times do you need reminding to read what is written, not what you think is written?
I do feel sorry for your teachers at school, they must have held a huge party to celebrate you graduating - that's if you ever did!
I'm sure the teachers and professors did have a party when I "graduated".
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You are indeed correct.Slinky_Pete wrote:
OM wrote nothing about the police.
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God is an Englishman wrote:You are indeed correct.Slinky_Pete wrote:
OM wrote nothing about the police.
So I think you owe me an apology then - but I won't hold my breath waiting for it, as you never give a simple apology do you, you usually redirect it somewhere else.
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You want an apology because I said the police instead of they.Old Master wrote:God is an Englishman wrote:You are indeed correct.Slinky_Pete wrote:
OM wrote nothing about the police.
So I think you owe me an apology then - but I won't hold my breath waiting for it, as you never give a simple apology do you, you usually redirect it somewhere else.
I apologise, you didn't lie about the police handing out protective equipment, you lied about "them" giving out protective equipment.
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you assumed he meant the police, which he probably did.
he has no proof he didn't mean them.
he has no proof he didn't mean them.