No One Likes Us Talkin' Team - Broadcasting to Millwall fans around the world
The No One Likes Us Talkin' Team - broadcasting to Millwall fans around the world
George Lampey
"My broadcasting experience started with Lions Live more than ten years ago when I wanted to have a show just for Millwall fans so they could hear all the latest news, listen to Lions favourites and be able to interact with the fan base. I have a good understanding of Millwall supporters and I have a real appreciation of the club’s history which I try to bring to the show and the NOLUT team. I talk about Millwall with passion and love sharing my thoughts with fellow supporters.
I became a Millwall supporter as I lived on the club’s doorstep and it was never a question of choice. When asked how long I have supported the club, I say too long but I would never stop following them. My favourite player of all time is the one and only Gordon Hill. I do have one stand out game, Tottenham Hotspur v Millwall on 1st February 1967 and I’ve hated Alan Gilzean ever since.
I originate from Bermondsey but now live in Kent where I occupy a lot of my time by keeping the new show ‘No One Likes Us Talkin!’ on the right tracks. But I couldn’t do it without the other guys. (Or team, as Eamonn would say!)"
Dawn Turley
"I’m Dawn and I'm back on NOLU broadcasting after making a guest appearance towards the back end of the 22/23 promotion push. Supporting Millwall runs in the family starting with my dad going up to watch them when they use to play on Sundays at the Old Den! We all then became season ticket holders and when my son Alfie started taking an interest in football when he was around five years old. He then got his first season ticket too. As a family we now travel home and away up and down the country.
My current favourite Millwall player has to be George Saville. He just seems to get us and always gives his all. Someone I could see as a future captain."
Myles Thornton
"Hi, it’s Myles, I have been with the team since January 2023, I’m currently in college studying towards a level 3 diploma in Creative Media, Sports Journalism and PR Marketing. I joined the NOLUT team as I was looking to join a podcast that involves Millwall and the NOLUT podcast was my favourite weekly Millwall podcast anyway so it was a no brainier for my first message to go to Eamonn. I am a lifelong Millwall supporter as it has been in my family for many generations.
My mum is a fan and she hadn’t been to the Den for much of her life while I was growing up. Mum managed to persuade me to go along with her and ever since I haven’t put a ball down. The first player to inspire me was Jed Wallace. My favourite Millwall memory has to be the 2017 play-off final, it was the first time I saw my beloved club lift a trophy for the first time, with many more to come hopefully.
I enjoy broadcasting and working with the NOLUT team. It has been an enjoyable start as a panelist and reporting on the Millwall games for NOLUT to be broadcast on Maritime Radio, which is brilliant."
Patricia Maslin
"Broadcasting, what’s that? I’m the rookie of the group having little to no experience. I sat the first two weeks in total silence wondering if 'this' was for me. Now they can hardly keep me quite - opinionated moi?
I can’t remember who we played in my first game circa 1970, but I do remember reaching the top of those steps at the Cold Blow and seeing the pitch for the first time bathed in sunshine. It hit me like nothing had before or will do again, love. Being born in Deptford it was a natural progression that I should follow the family down The Den, although I do have recollections of informing my big brother I was QPR just to wind him up as he refused take me to games.
It was in 1973, after being told, 'Girls don’t play football' by my Head Master, I became resolute that I would! In the March of that year on an away supporters coach to Blackpool, the subject came up again. Millwall have always enjoyed a sizable female following and most of those on the coach that day decided to meet up in Deptford Park and start training; Millwall Lionesses, the rest is History.
As a season ticket holder for 47 years my all-time favourite player is the great Alan Dorney, although Moro is up there with him now."
Bethany Manktelow
"It's me, Bethany Manktelow, formerly Warren and now married. I've been with the NOLUT team for a few years now. I had no radio experience before but I was trained in Acting at Italia Conti in Clapham so the voice lessons have paid off! I now not only get involved as a member of the panel but also host the show.
I've been a Millwall fan from birth but I dipped in and out for a few years until my Dad and I got season tickets again. We moved to Stansted in 2018 but we still travel for every home game and as many away games as we can. My favourite player of all time is Neil Harris. He will always be a hero in my eyes!
In my spare time I'm an avid reader of anything true crime."
Steve Warren
"I am new to broadcasting having been invited to join the team following a couple of guest appearances. I currently work for a charity.
Why Millwall? My dad and his family came from Deptford / Greenwich so it was always Millwall; and I have now passed that on to my daughter Bethany. Dad took me to my first game probably 1964/65. He used to sit me on the floodlight bases either in CBL or Ildererton Road. The first opponents I recall were Notts County and we scored 4. I never saw us lose for years. When I started going on my own I used to stand on the halfway line; I am now a season ticket holder where my daughter Bethany and I sit near the away dugout. Bethany is a regular panelist or host on Our Millwall Fans Show.
Memorable games at the Old Den were wins over Chelsea and West Ham. At the New Den, I think the FA Cup win over Leicester with 10 men is hard to beat. Most memorable away games were wins in the 80s at Chesterfield where we nearly dropped to the old 4th Division; and Hull when we were promoted to the First Division. Both decided by penalties; refs used to award them to us in those days!
Favourite player of all time is difficult because I have seen so many great players, but for me Teddy Sheringham is the stand out; proved himself at the highest level in a Millwall shirt."
Debbie Julians
"My involvement with Millwall FC began at the age of four. My Dad “Lennie the Lion” has been described as a hero by many a Millwall supporter. Best known for his goal scoring, especially heading the ball in the back of the net, he was part of the record making team of 59 of unbeaten games at home.
To me, he was my Dad and I wondered why he would get swamped by people - a sea of blue and white of scarves and shirts who’d put up in the air, rip off his shirt for souvenirs, queue for his autograph, whilst I sat on the wall. He always had that contented smile, he loved the fans and I always felt at home. I had perfect football knees as my Dad would say. The warmth of Millwall stays with you forever, the roar of the crowd - the “Millwall family.” As a Lionheart’s daughter, I would say Millwall and football is in my blood. I always went to football matches with my Dad and daughter, particularly the last game at the old Den. The fans gave him wonderful memories to take to heaven.
I once had a boyfriend say to me whilst I was cheering and commenting on a game on TV, “What do you know about football?” I just looked and he said “Ah, sorry I forgot.”
My Dad stayed in football, all over the world and gave so much to the fans and their communities. I would like to keep up that legacy and he would be so proud that I have been asked to join the panel of NOLUT.
I work within the culinary world, meeting the very best chefs in London and the UK - linking the world of chefs with the Millwall Community Trust. Kick and Cook in schools, so much to do, hopefully assisting Sean Daley (not driving him mad).
The biggest gift you can give to a child is love, healthy food and a belief in themselves, that they can achieve anything in life that they want to, no matter what their abilities or background.
Living by the sea in Brighton, always enjoying life and blessed with a beautiful daughter and grandsons.
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Jeff Burnige
"I joined the Lions Live Radio team during its time under the Millwall Supporters Club as a panellist. When this was discontinued, I joined the George Lampey’s Broadcasting Recruitment Agency and became part of the Millwall No One Likes Us Talkin Broadcasting group.
My first taste of working life began in the media as a journalist on the Wembley Observer. I then went to King's College London and Tuebingen University in Germany. Following graduation, I moved into the property business.
I took over Millwall Football Club with Reg Burr, Brian Mitchell and then Peter Mead in 1986. I remained on the board until 2008. With the above, we won promotion to the old 1st Division (now the Premiership) in 1988. With Theo Paphitis in charge we got to the 2004 FA Cup final at Cardiff and played in the UEFA Cup the following season. In 2005, I was chairman in succession to Theo Paphitis and was succeeded by Peter de Savary. In my time we won the FA Youth Cup twice, and as chair of the Lionesses won two Women’s FA Cups. I was instrumental in installing the present chairman John Berylson in 2007, and I remain a fan of all Millwall sides to this day.
My all-time favourite player is Barry Kitchener."
Phil Coleman
"After several invites as a guest on the show over the years, when I've loved talking about the club, its great to be asked to do it more often.
My great grandparents were born and raised on the Isle of Dogs and later on I was born in Woolwich. The whole family lived in South East London, so becoming a Millwall fan was the done thing. In the early 70s I was a regular on the CBL terraces and I signed as an apprentice for the club when I left Roan School in 1977. I signed professional in 1978/79 season. My Football League debut that season was memorable... beating West Ham 2-1 whilst playing beside the club legend Barry Kitchener. In that spell at the club I was part of the youth team that won the FA Youth cup for the first time, scoring in the final v Man City.
Peter Anderson sold me in 1981 just after I'd signed a 4 year contract and after spells at Colchester, Wrexham, Exeter and Aldershot I re-signed for Millwall in 1986 and was a part of the squad that won promotion to the top flight, playing many games alongside my brother Nick. After playing again at Colchester and a season in Finland I retired and qualified as a PE teacher. I taught PE in Colchester from 1991 until 2023. I now coach football for a number of clubs. My son also played for Colchester, Torquay, Forest Green and Ebbsfleet.
I get to as many games as I can, often with family and love catching up with lifelong friends, fans and ex players at the Den.
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Keith Smith
"I was first taken to The Den by brother in 1968 and still remember the railway arch at the Brocklehurst Road end and the chestnut sellers.
I am the third generation of my family to support Millwall and I now take the fourth generation. I am originally a local boy but currently live in Seaton Carew near Hartlepool.
There are many great memories of Millwall and of course plenty of disappointment over the years. My favourite player was Barry Kitchener but I had a favourite skilful player too, Gordon Hill. My favourite kit follows this theme because they both wore it, the white kit from the seventies."
Stan Godwin
"My broadcasting experience started in my Trades Union days, answering questions from the press and talking to TU groups. Then I asked four years ago to see what goes on at Lions Live shows and quickly became ‘The man on the phones’. The rest is history. I bring to the team a great appreciation of Millwall’s history, in particular from the 1960s. (To a lesser degree the same could be said of me in respect to football in general.) The club and its history have become a way of life for me. I get what the club is all about and I am proud of its working class roots in times gone by.
I became a Millwall supporter when my grandad took me there in 1963 to see us play Carlisle United. There were other teams on the horizon and some of my mates followed them but Millwall became the other love of my life. My all-time favourite is the late, great Keith Weller.
I come from between the Old Kent Road and the Walworth Road but now live in Kent. I am retired but before each Christmas I become one of Santa’s little helpers to ensure that everyone gets their letters and parcels in time for the big day."
Ted Robinson
"My experience in broadcasting was initially with Lions Live which I got into via George Lampey and the Millwall Supporters Club. Some people say I don't know what I'm talking about let alone be called an expert on anything but It's just the feeling that my club is unique, that we are a one off and that every other club wishes they had what we have got - and I want to talk about that!
I got into Millwall through my family. My grandad and dad took me to my first game. In fact I started supporting Millwall nine months before I was born, if you know what I mean! I love anyone in a Millwall shirt but at the moment I have a lot of admiration for Shaun Hutchinson because of the struggle he had when he first came to us and how he has established himself as an important figure in our first team. Mind you, the greatest player I've seen in a Millwall shirt was Keith Weller.
My family come from Deptford and I'm a lift engineer.
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Dave Hart
"I got into broadcasting when, as a DJ, I was asked to do a two hour slot on hospital radio and so it was at East Dulwich Hospital that I got my first taste of true broadcasting. I then worked with Deano Standing and Adrian Wisson at Abbey Wood (Millwall) and then with Lions Live until it closed.
As for being a Millwall supporter, it was what my family did. We lived in Dockhead, Bermondsey and The Den was no distance from us at all. I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of following the team despite the ups and downs. Now that I am retired there is even more time to concentrate on the Lions and listen to George Lampey.
During my 60 years as a supporter, I have travelled all over the country with Millwall and have loved talking about the great matches and the ‘Top Scalps’ we have taken. I am also a bit of a statistician and delight in examining the details behind the club's results. My favourite player from the past is Barry Kitchener.
That is me, Millwall through and through!"
Gary Staff
"My involvement with the NOLUT team started when I was the Fan in the Dugout. I enjoyed it so much that I asked Eamonn if I could get involved on a more regular basis. Thankfully Eamonn said yes and I have been part of the team since Nov 2019. Being part of the team is a dream come true and absolutely I love being able to talk about my favourite subject.
I am a third generation Millwall supporter following in the footsteps of my Granddad (Lou) and My Dad (Colin aka Joe, who I still go with) I am hoping my son Harry (3) becomes the 4th generation and keeps the family love going. He’s already been 4 times and is currently a Junior Lion Season ticket holder. I have supported Millwall since 1980 and seen lots of ups and downs through those years including topping the old first division and going to Cardiff to see the FA Cup final against Man Utd. There have been a few down too but I won’t talk about them.
My Favorite player over the many year’s I’ve been going to watch the lions would have to be Teddy Sheringham.
I currently sit in block 15 with a group of around 20 regulars who also sit there, and we all have a good catch up on match days.
I don’t know what my life would be like without Millwall…… "
Henry Morgan
"I joined the Millwall No One Likes Us Talkin Broadcasting team after doing a section on the “Fan in the Dugout” on “Our Millwall Fans Show”. My day job sees me training teachers for a social mobility charity, focusing on improving the education for some of London’s most deprived areas, previously teaching in two separate schools in the Eltham and Welling area.
Having done a few little bits on Lions TV and becoming involved in the battle against the CPO on our ground, I always wanted to become more involved in the club. Attending events such as the Millwall Supporters Club AGM and the MCT Disability gala, you really begin to get a sense of the Aauto Windscreens, to the highs of the FA Cup semi-final and a short but eventful trip into Europe. I remain a fan of all Millwall sides to this day.
My all-time favourite player is Alex Rae."
Eamonn Barclay
"My experience in broadcasting started many years ago with Radio Free Europe - and a few other places along the way – and continues today with No One Likes Us Talkin! I was introduced to NOLUT by the George Lampey Recruitment Agency and I like talking Millwall and enjoy the banter with the rest of the team. I also enjoy supporting the marketing side of the show.
My family originally came from Scotland and Ireland, and Millwall has been a family tradition since my Scottish great, great grandfather arrived in Stepney as a migrant worker and then moved to Bermondsey in the late 1800s. My uncle John took me to my first game, against Rochdale in 1965 and my kids and my only grand-child now follow Millwall too. If you wear the Millwall shirt you are great. As for the greatest player I've seen in a Millwall shirt, well there are two: Harry Cripps for his passion and Teddy Sheringham for his skill.
I now live in Surrey. I am an Aquarian and naturally became a water carrier for many years - but not now."
