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M!llwall looking to build their new training ground in West Kingsdown???

cookierules
cookierules Posts: 244
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Local residents have received letters from "them lot" regarding their plans to build a new training ground in Kent....

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/millwall-consider-plans-to-move-training-facilities-to-kent-254688/


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  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,821
    Not clicked link, but Bought land down Fawkham Lane, haven’t they?
  • cookierules
    cookierules Posts: 244
    AFKABartram said:
    Not clicked link, but Bought land down Fawkham Lane, haven’t they?
    yes they have.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    I wonder if we could end up sharing it with them?  (runs for cover).
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,288
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    I wonder if we could end up sharing it with them?  (runs for cover).
    They used to train behind Sparrows Lane didnt they, as there was that incident when Curbs / McCarthy were the Managers of the two clubs and there was some incident in the 90s (elbow thrown during a game) where Curbs called Mick and told him to come over as he wanted him to see the footage before we made the complaint.
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,800
    Sounds sensible as the training ground in Downham is a bit knackered. Weren't we once looking at moving the training ground to Kings Hill?
  • iamdan
    iamdan Posts: 2,421
    Thought they used facilities near South Circular, blackheath rugby?
  • southamptonaddick
    southamptonaddick Posts: 4,054
    AFKABartram said:
    Not clicked link, but Bought land down Fawkham Lane, haven’t they?
    The local residents should Fawkham off.  :D
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,615
    iamdan said:
    Thought they used facilities near South Circular, blackheath rugby?
    Last time I looked their training ground was in Bromley/ Ravensbourne, nr the golf course. I suppose you could say it was Downham but residents would say otherwise....😄
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,846
    Calmont Road, Bromley


  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,482
    Was saying to Goonerhater on FB, that gonna hit house prices
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  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,217
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    I wonder if we could end up sharing it with them?  (runs for cover).
    They used to train behind Sparrows Lane didnt they, as there was that incident when Curbs / McCarthy were the Managers of the two clubs and there was some incident in the 90s (elbow thrown during a game) where Curbs called Mick and told him to come over as he wanted him to see the footage before we made the complaint.
    Was that Pat Van den How on Shaun Newton in the first minute of the game where we won 2-0, Bowyer and Leaburn scoring?
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,846
    edited September 2021
    The welcoming main gate


  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,288
    iaitch said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    I wonder if we could end up sharing it with them?  (runs for cover).
    They used to train behind Sparrows Lane didnt they, as there was that incident when Curbs / McCarthy were the Managers of the two clubs and there was some incident in the 90s (elbow thrown during a game) where Curbs called Mick and told him to come over as he wanted him to see the footage before we made the complaint.
    Was that Pat Van den How on Shaun Newton in the first minute of the game where we won 2-0, Bowyer and Leaburn scoring?
    Yeah I think that was the fella
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,846
    But at least they will own there own land...
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,615
    Article says that it would be easy to get to........just depends on where the players live. Assuming most live Bromley, Chislehurst & that side of the M25 then traipsing through the back streets of Swanley & Sidcup when the A20 is buggered wont be fun. 
  • JohnnyH2
    JohnnyH2 Posts: 5,341
    iaitch said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    I wonder if we could end up sharing it with them?  (runs for cover).
    They used to train behind Sparrows Lane didnt they, as there was that incident when Curbs / McCarthy were the Managers of the two clubs and there was some incident in the 90s (elbow thrown during a game) where Curbs called Mick and told him to come over as he wanted him to see the footage before we made the complaint.
    Was that Pat Van den How on Shaun Newton in the first minute of the game where we won 2-0, Bowyer and Leaburn scoring?
    The game finished 0-0
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,474
    edited September 2021
    iamdan said:
    Thought they used facilities near South Circular, blackheath rugby?
    Often thought that if ever we were in a position where we had to leave The Valley it would be an ideal place to move to.

  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,442
    Blackheath Rugby Ltd
    Kidbrooke Ln, London SE9 6TE, United Kingdom
    https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/contact-us/
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,839
    I'm surprised Palace haven't thought about moving to another site, as their training ground looks pretty cramped to me, and with their vast PL income they could afford something much better
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,217
    Palace have the old Natwest sports ground in Copers Cope Road Beckenham and have spent quite a bit on laying quite a few pitches and an indoor one too.


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  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,808
    plenty of other grounds adjacent to the Palace one they could just probably purchase to increase in size
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,757
    iaitch said:
    Palace have the old Natwest sports ground in Copers Cope Road Beckenham and have spent quite a bit on laying quite a few pitches and an indoor one too.


    And Kent County Cricket Club allow them to use their adjacent facilities - unfortunately!
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,145
    Addick Addict said:
    iaitch said:
    Palace have the old Natwest sports ground in Copers Cope Road Beckenham and have spent quite a bit on laying quite a few pitches and an indoor one too.


    And Kent County Cricket Club allow them to use their adjacent facilities - unfortunately!
    There is no shame left in this world .
    I’m just glad I support the Eagles at cricket .
  • redman
    redman Posts: 5,285
    Addick Addict said:
    iaitch said:
    Palace have the old Natwest sports ground in Copers Cope Road Beckenham and have spent quite a bit on laying quite a few pitches and an indoor one too.


    And Kent County Cricket Club allow them to use their adjacent facilities - unfortunately!
    Hope we charge them exhorbitant charges!
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,474
    oohaahmortimer said:
    Addick Addict said:
    iaitch said:
    Palace have the old Natwest sports ground in Copers Cope Road Beckenham and have spent quite a bit on laying quite a few pitches and an indoor one too.


    And Kent County Cricket Club allow them to use their adjacent facilities - unfortunately!
    There is no shame left in this world .
    I’m just glad I support the Eagles at cricket .
    😡
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,240
    Elthamaddick said:
    plenty of other grounds adjacent to the Palace one they could just probably purchase to increase in size
    That's exactly what they've done
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,474
    edited September 2021
    Not an easy place to get to for their youngsters who don’t yet drive using public transport.
    Have they thought that through?
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,894
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Not an easy place to get to for their youngsters who don’t yet drive using public transport.
    Have they thought that through?
    very good point - maybe they are scrapping their academy? hope so 
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,442
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Not an easy place to get to for their youngsters who don’t yet drive using public transport.
    Have they thought that through?
    Millwall Football Club's Academy, based at the Well Hall training ground, is a source of great pride for everyone connected with The Lions.
    https://www.millwallfc.co.uk/teams/academy/our-philosophy/
  • SE10Addick
    SE10Addick Posts: 2,963
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Not an easy place to get to for their youngsters who don’t yet drive using public transport.
    Have they thought that through?

    Some of their fans will be able to walk there from the Ash campsite though.

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