11/03/07

Hi all just thought I would run through how the day went:

Firstly I need to make it clear that the majority of the work was carried out by Chrissy Bethell, although he didn't do the lot on his own he did the lions share (pardon the pun) Dave Coates, Mick Thurbin, Terry Burnett (junior lions) all did their bit, also the fans that donated money and bits, not forgetting the people at the club who arrange the parking, catering and all the in house stuff it has been a real joint effort.

Once Chris has sorted out the final total of donations I will put of a financial statement so everyone is clear what has happened to the money...

The day started at before 11am with all the Dockers and Players meeting in the press lounge having a drink looking through the photographic memorabilia dating back to the 50's, then everyone was given a tour of the stadium, comparisons were made regards the amount of room in the changing rooms, how clean they were, the individual baths, how the kits had no holes and the players salaries!

Then it was back down to the press lounge for a bit to eat and drink, all the board of directors came down for a chat along with Willie Donachie.

The 2 funny things, firstly seeing Bethel losing pounds in weight every time he had to run down to the foyer one more time,and secondly seeing all the Dockers huddled in groups trying to work out who the old players were, once they had worked it out they jumped up to get their autograph, someone remarked it was just like the junior lions fun day 50 years late!

Then it was off into the car park for a group photo by the big blue bus (it does have a use I suppose!) The finally onto the pitch to be presented to the crowd and receive their mementos, great day had by all, hopefully it can happen again next year, in fact every year Millwall History Day every year!

It just goes to show how we the fans together can get things done.

You can read more about the Dockers Day event here