Are we underachieving? Maybe. But as Henry says at least we've had sustained spells at the top (and 1947's cup). We could do better, we hopefully will. Are Millwall and Palace underachieving? Nah, they've found their level.
Actually not a bad article, though those smaller northern clubs mentioned got their success at a time when football was much more concentrated there. Certainly, it's surprising that none of us have won a League Cup, when you consider the likes of Swindon, Oxford Utd and Luton Town who have won it!
West Ham have won several trophies despite being no bigger than we have been in our history Millwall and Charlton both had great teams just as WW2 broke out Arsenal became a giant after leaving South London Charlton nearly went bankrupt, and lost its ground for 7 years Wimbledon ended up disappearing and being relaunched in Milton Keynes Palace... are well Palace.
I thought it was actually a pretty decent article, I read it earlier and enjoyed it.
The mighty addicks bit caused a bit of a smile. That said, I know Millwall provokes a bit of a strong reaction amongst some of our fans; truth be told I don't mind them - I even like them a bit!
I'm with you lucky I have never had any bad feeling towards Millwall and if I am honest don't have the real hatred of Palace that a lot of CAFC posters do I try to put all my energy into supporting our lot and basically ignore the rest.
I'm with you lucky I have never had any bad feeling towards Millwall and if I am honest don't have the real hatred of Palace that a lot of CAFC posters do I try to put all my energy into supporting our lot and basically ignore the rest.
Agree with you there Dave....though when i was younger I really did dislike Palace...not so bothered about them nowdays.
"Millwall have the most prestigious history out of the trio" I didn't know that fact but there yeh go learn something everyday.
In terms of influence founding the first professional league (the Southern League) south of Birmingham is quite prestigious.
Lots of clubs have won the FA Cup, and even more played a few seasons of top flight football (it's not that much of achievement)..,,pioneering football in the south is.
It's sad that cos of our hooligans being pretty good at beating other hooligans up in the last 30 odd years it overshadows our early history as pioneers. Something Preston are lorded for oooop north.
Oh well...what's our song?
Thought I'd return for a Millwall related thread at least.
I thought it was actually a pretty decent article, I read it earlier and enjoyed it.
The mighty addicks bit caused a bit of a smile. That said, I know Millwall provokes a bit of a strong reaction amongst some of our fans; truth be told I don't mind them - I even like them a bit!
Palace on the other hand... Scum!
This.
Don't really mind Millwall, lots of friends and family who support them (but don't go of course), and they are usually quite complimentary of Charlton.
I will never ever have a positive word for Palace though.
Don't really mind Millwall, lots of friends and family who support them (but don't go of course), and they are usually quite complimentary of Charlton.
I will never ever have a positive word for Palace though.
We (Millwall and us) don't need to even talk about the surrey lot they do a very fine job of showing themselves up all the time.
Millwall and Charlton both had great teams just as WW2 broke out .
I just checked - Millwall came 13th in Division 2 in 1938/39 season. I suppose that is dizzy heights by Millwall standards, despite their 'prestigious history'.
truthful article, we have all seen us win no major trophies and us especially not even a SEMI FINAL . People were still playing on bomb sites and eating lard last time we won anything
Lots of clubs have won the FA Cup, and even more played a few seasons of top flight football (it's not that much of achievement)..,,pioneering football in the south is.
truthful article, we have all seen us win no major trophies and us especially not even a SEMI FINAL . People were still playing on bomb sites and eating lard last time we won anything
Nolly I played on bomb sites and was fed lard. But we never won anything at all until in my lifetime until the play- off final. Since then we have won two league titles and spent 8 seasons in the PL so our recent history is quite distinguished.
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And Millwall and Palace may have only had fleeting spells in the top flight but our 20 year, 4 year and 7 year spells were not.
In any case Millwall is in east london where their club was formed by economic migrants and Crystal Palace are from Surrey
Althought = to 50% of Smallwall' total
Are Millwall and Palace underachieving? Nah, they've found their level.
I didn't know that fact but there yeh go learn something everyday.
West Ham have won several trophies despite being no bigger than we have been in our history
Millwall and Charlton both had great teams just as WW2 broke out
Arsenal became a giant after leaving South London
Charlton nearly went bankrupt, and lost its ground for 7 years
Wimbledon ended up disappearing and being relaunched in Milton Keynes
Palace... are well Palace.
The mighty addicks bit caused a bit of a smile. That said, I know Millwall provokes a bit of a strong reaction amongst some of our fans; truth be told I don't mind them - I even like them a bit!
Palace on the other hand... Scum!
Lots of clubs have won the FA Cup, and even more played a few seasons of top flight football (it's not that much of achievement)..,,pioneering football in the south is.
It's sad that cos of our hooligans being pretty good at beating other hooligans up in the last 30 odd years it overshadows our early history as pioneers. Something Preston are lorded for oooop north.
Oh well...what's our song?
Thought I'd return for a Millwall related thread at least.
Don't really mind Millwall, lots of friends and family who support them (but don't go of course), and they are usually quite complimentary of Charlton.
I will never ever have a positive word for Palace though.
Does this not count?
Not bad at the age of 43
: - )
Nolly I played on bomb sites and was fed lard. But we never won anything at all until in my lifetime until the play- off final. Since then we have won two league titles and spent 8 seasons in the PL so our recent history is quite distinguished.