Millwall

The Case For Them

Here is the argument for Millwall: England, England Championship, and a ground called The Den. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• The calendar you inherit

  England Championship is cold-weather football: mud in February, breath visible under the lights, and a fixture list that rewards anyone who sticks it out. England does not do easy neutrals.

• Deep roots

  Founded in 1885, Millwall were playing organised football before floodlights, substitutes or televised highlights existed. You are adopting 141 years of accumulated grudges.

• Nothing won, everything to play for

  The trophy cabinet is a shelf and a rumour. Supporting Millwall is a bet on a first, not a return to former glories.

• Proper ground

  The Den takes roughly 20,146, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.