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Millwall F.C.

Millwall F.C.

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Millwall Football Club is a professional football club based in Bermondsey, South East London, England.

The club competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football.

Founded in 1885, Millwall was originally known as Millwall Rovers and has a rich history in English football.

Биография

Formation

Millwall Football Club, originally founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, emerged from the workforce of J.T. Morton's canning factory in the Millwall area of the Isle of Dogs, East London. The club's first match took place on October 3, 1885, against Fillebrook, where they faced a tough defeat of 5-0. However, they quickly found their footing, winning their first home game against St Luke's 2-1 just weeks later. The club's early years were marked by a series of successes in local competitions, including their first major trophy, the East London Senior Cup, which they won in 1887.

Development and Relocation

As the club grew, it relocated from its original home to The Old Den in New Cross in 1910, where it remained until 1993. During this period, Millwall established itself as a competitive force in English football, eventually moving to their current stadium, The Den, nearby. The club's identity is symbolized by its traditional crest featuring a rampant lion, which has earned them the nickname "The Lions." Millwall's colors of dark blue shirts, white shorts, and blue socks have become iconic in the football community.

Achievements

Millwall has experienced various successes throughout its history, including winning the Second Division title in the 1987-88 season and multiple championships in lower divisions. The club also reached the FA Cup final in 2004, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest levels. Their legacy includes numerous league titles and cup victories, reflecting their resilience and dedication to the sport.

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History

Beginnings, Southern League and relocation: 1885–1920

The club was founded as Millwall Rovers by the workers of J.T. Morton's canning and preserve factory in the Millwall area of the Isle of Dogs in London's East End in 1885. J.T. Morton was founded in Aberdeen in 1849 to supply sailing ships with food, the company opened their first English cannery and food processing plant at Millwall dock in 1872 and attracted a workforce from across the country, including the east coast of Scotland, primarily Dundee. The club secretary was 17-year-old Jasper Sexton, the son of the landlord of The Islander pub in Tooke Street where Millwall held their club meetings. Millwall Rovers' first game was an away fixture held on 3 October 1885 against Fillebrook, a team that played in Leytonstone. The newly formed team were beaten 5–0. Millwall's first home game was on a piece of waste ground on Glengall Road against St Luke's, on 24 October 1885, which they won 2–1. Rovers found a better playing surface for the 1886–87 season, at the rear of the Lord Nelson pub and it became known as the Lord Nelson Ground. In November 1886, the East End Football Association was formed, along with the Senior Cup Competition. Millwall made it to the final against London Caledonians, which was played at Leyton Cricket Ground. The match finished 2–2 and the teams shared the cup for six months each. Millwall won the East London Senior Cup at the first attempt. The club also won the cup in the following two…

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League

Second Division / First Division (level 2) Champions: 1987–88 Third Division South / Third Division / Second Division / League One (level 3) Champions: 1927–28, 1937–38, 2000–01 Promoted: 1965–66, 1975–76, 1984–85 Play-off winners: 2010, 2017 Fourth Division (level 4) Champions: 1961–62 Runners-up: 1964–65 Western Football League Champions: 1907–08, 1908–09 Southern Football League Champions: 1894–95, 1895–96 Cup

FA Cup Runners-up: 2003–04 Football League Trophy Winners: 1982–83 Runners-up: 1998–99 Football League War Cup Finalists: 1945 Third Division South Cup Winners: 1937 Minor

London League Champions: 1903–04 United League Champions: 1896–97, 1898–99 Kent Senior Shield Winners: 1912, 1913 London Challenge Cup Winners: 1909, 1915, 1928, 1938 East London Senior Cup Winners: 1887, 1888, 1889 East London FA Cup Joint-winners: 1886 Southern Professional Charity Cup Winners: 1904 Finalists: 1903 London Charity Cup Finalists: 1892 Source:

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Description

association football club in London, England

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Millwall Football Club is a professional football club in Bermondsey, South East London, England. They compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the Millwall area of the Isle of Dogs in 1910. From then until 1993, the club played at what is now called The Old Den in New Cross, before moving to its current home stadium nearby, called The Den. The traditional club crest is a rampant lion, referred to in the team's nickname The Lions. Millwall's traditional kit consists of dark blue shirts, white shorts, and blue socks.

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