#3 Millwall
The focus of several successful films in British culture, the Millwall fanbase carries the rather undesired tag as the most dangerous set of supporters in the business. Aptly named ‘The Den’, the club’s home venue is a daunting destination for any club, not because of the team’s quality, but for the lurking danger in the stands.
Conflict really can erupt at any point in East London on match day, but a square-up with rivals West Ham normally guarantees the unveiling of several hooligan gangs and a catalogue of injuries. The list of specific break-outs is extensive but the infamous ‘Milwall Bushwackers’, a hooligan firm associated with the club and birthed in the 1970s and 1980s, have been at the heart of some noteworthy incidents. One came after defeat to Birmingham City in a 2002 play-off final; hooligans linked with the firm formed attacks which lead to nearly 50 police officers and just under 25 polices horses being injured.
While the British media have been known to exaggerate the behaviour of said supporters, it is clear that followers of the London-based outfit will forever carry the shame that their club is the first that springs to mind upon mention of thuggish, violent fans in football.
