New Den Stadium
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| The New Den | |
| Full name | New Den Stadium |
| Nickname | The Den, |
| Built | 1993 |
| Opened | 1993 |
| Capacity | 20,146 |
| Home of | Millwall F.C. |
| Pitch size | 105 x 68 yards |
The New Den is the home of Millwall F.C. It is situated in Bermondsey, South London, almost directly adjacent to the railway line between London Bridge and New Cross Gate. It has an all-seated capacity of 20,146, although the average attendance for the 2005-06 season was just 9,529. The local press and fans groups argued that this was due in part, to the "Membership Scheme" introduced by former club Chairman Theo Paphitis. Toby Porter, Chief Sportswriter of the South London Press, argued that the scheme whilst detering the "hooligan element", also deterred decent law abiding fans who were reluctant to hand over sensitive personal information in order to watch a game of football.
The scheme introduced by Paphitis now applies to away games only.
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[edit] History
In May 1993, Millwall played their final game at The Den after 83 years and moved to a 20,000 all-seater stadium a quarter of a mile away from Cold Blow Lane at Senegal Fields. The £16 million New Den was opened by the late John Smith MP on 4 August 1993 prior to a prestigious friendly against Sporting Clube de Portugal. The New Den was the first new football stadium constructed for a professional team in London since 1937.
The New Den is the sixth ground that Millwall have occupied since their formation as a Football Club in Millwall on the Isle of Dogs in 1885.
On 1 May 2006, the New Den hosted the FA Women's Cup Final between Arsenal L.F.C. and Leeds United L.F.C.. Arsenal Ladies won the Cup 5 - 0.
[edit] Average attendances
- 2005-06: 9,529 (Football League Championship).
- 2004-05: 11,656 (Football League Championship).
- 2003-04: 10,497 (First Division).
- 2002-03: 8,512 (First Division).
[edit] Details
[edit] Pitch
- Length: 96 metres.
- Width: 62 metres.
[edit] Address
- Zampa Road
- Bermondsey
- London
- SE16 3LN
[edit] External links
- Millwall's official site
- The New Den at the Internet Football Ground Guide
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