It was a sad story for Millwall and Montenegro today when news arrived from Europe surrounding the passing of their goalkeeper.
Eamonn Barclay picks up the story with reflective thoughts from former Millwall Chairman Jeff Burnige; Millwall goalkeeping record holder Bryan King; Brian Horne, the goalkeeper who took Millwall to the top flight; and Dean Wilson, fan and former Millwall Academy goalkeeping coach.
Stan Godwin, talks of Obafemi; Kingy about pride as being the Lions longest serving keeper; and Gianluca, the journey from Italy to see Millwall home and away....
Myles Thornton hosted the NOLUT Team of Dave Hart, Stan Godwin, and Jeff Burnige.. The team reviewed the welcomed win against Cardiff City o
Bethany Manktelow hosted the NOLUT Team of Gary Staff, Ted Robinson and Stan Godwin. Bethany expressed our condolences to the family and friends of former Lion Dave Mehmet and pannounced the funeral arrangements supplied his daughter Alice. Post the heartbreaking loss at Huddersfield on Saturday The team reviewed the welcomed win against Championship leaders Leicester City on Tuesday night.
They team were joined by guest Alan Dunne, who:
Remembered Dave Mehmet, shared his memories of Mem, and expressed his condolences to his family and friends;
Talked about Millwall’s predicament in the Championship;
Gave updates on Lions on loan Nana Boateng and Kamarl Grant, and former Lions Byron Webster and Besart Toppalloj;
Explained the Millwall DNA;
Spoke about the departure of Gary Rowett, arrival and departure of Joe Edwards, and the return of Neil Harris;
Responded to Fan in the Dugout questions;
The formation that Bromley play and the formation brought in by Pep Guardiola; and
Millwall v Cardiff Prediction
In the next section of the show we heard from the friends, former teammates, along with our panel memories of Dave (Mem) Mehmet:
Phil Coleman:
Our panel;
Paul Roberts;
Jeff Burnige; and
This was followed by a November interview with Mem about the Millwall Academy.
Paul Loding reported on Millwall Romans, Eamonn updated on Millwall Pride. Jeff Burnige gave his Millwall Lionesses report. The panel previewed Millwall v Cardiff and they made predictions. Gary talked about the Millwall Heritage and History tour.
Ted gave a heads-up on next week's show and the Lionesses next match.
Stan provided ticket news on Millwall U18’s cup final at the Den next week. RIP Dave (Mem) Mehmet
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Millwall Lionesses headed to Three Bridges FC, the home of AFC Crawley Women on Sunday. The Lionesses were looking to return to winning form, having defeated their hosts by 4 goals to nil in October at Rotherhithe. Jeff Burnige was there in windswept Sussex to pick up the story.
The Lionesses will be back in action at St Paul's Sports Ground, Rotherhithe, on Tuesday 23rd of April at 7.30 pm for their penultimate home game of the season against Enfield Women.
Myles Thornton hosted the show this week with his panel of Debbie Julians, Stan Godwin, and Ted Robinson gave their thoughts about the Birmingham game, the result, and the points tally.
Our 1st guest this week is former Millwall player, and youth team captain of the FA Youth Cup side of 1979 Paul Roberts who talked about:
Getting to wear an England Cap with 98 other school children;
How he came to join Millwall;
His progress from the youth team to first team;
Winning the FA Youth Cup and thoughts ahead of the current U18s in the youth cup semi-final;
Listening to Bryan King;
How he became a leader and negotiator;
The Moulin Rouge experience;
Leaving Millwall for Brentford;
Returning to the Den with Brentford and nearly being chinned;
Dave Mehmet and his shock hospitalisation; and
His prediction ahead of Leeds v Millwall.
Former Lion Phil Coleman brought more tales from his boot room.
Also:
Jeff Burnige talked about Millwall Lionesses' defeat away to Dartford last Sunday; and
The team previewed and gave predictions for Leeds v Millwall on Sunday.
Our second guest was Millwall supporter Tamas Kovacs, a Hungarian who lives in London, he spoke about:
How he became a fan;
His memorable matches;
Favourite players both past and present; and
Lions Food Hub and Community Trust; and
Debbie Julians provided details of the Super Saver Season Ticket sales. Ted Robinson Previewed the show team for next week. Stan Godwin talked of Dockers Day.
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Millwall Lionesses headed to Princes Park Dartford on Sunday determined to get something from Dartford having been defeated at home 2 - 1 in the league back in September and losing 3 - 2 in February in the league Cup at Princes Park. Jeff Burnige brings us the story on Maritime Radio 96.5 FM.
Eamonn Barclay returns to host the panel of Dawn Turley, Dave Hart, and Ted Robinson.
The panel gave their thoughts on the game in Birmingham against West Bromwich Albion. Might you agree with them?
Our main guest tonight has become a very memorable person around the Den and beyond. He is one of the most energetic individuals that you might ever meet. That is Sean Daly, the Chief Executive of our Millwall Community Trust.
As always we have all aspects of Millwall Football Club covered from the Lionesses to Romans and Pride.
We also catch up on Myles Thornton's appraisal of our loanees.
Our second guest is the one and only Mike George who talks to us about: His upbringing and how he came to support the Lions; His most memorable time at the Den in the last 30 years; His thoughts on our start to the season; And our young players being in the first team squad.
The Swansea game was previewed.
All our guests and panel made predictions for the Swansea game and the panel made predictions for our trip to Plymouth on Tuesday.
Lastly, items of interest to Millwall fans are highlighted.
As always, this show really covers our club in depth well worth a listen.
If you are a fan of the Lions or just football, then you will love our guest's stories tonight.
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