{"id":12620,"date":"2025-01-23T23:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T23:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mansionbet.com\/blog\/?p=12620"},"modified":"2025-01-23T23:30:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T23:30:59","slug":"millwalls-5-greatest-players-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mansionbet.com\/blog\/sports\/football\/millwalls-5-greatest-players-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Millwall\u2019s 6 Greatest Players of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Photo by Wikimedia Commons, CC by 2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1885 as Millwall Rovers, the Lions have come a long way since and despite some of the lows, have had plenty of highs in recent decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These highs have seen plenty of talent at The Den, from your no-nonsense centre-backs who clatter into the opposition, to your goal-scoring forwards that saw the club climb to the very top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether they be fan favourites or just outright club legends, plenty of players created many memories for Millwall supporters over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, who makes the top six as the greatest Millwall players of all time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Tim Cahill (1998-2004; 2018)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tim Cahill \u2022 Six years at Millwall and the 2004 FA Cup final against Man Utd \u2022 CV Stories\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/voqL4eeL0gw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tim Cahill graced the club between 1998 and 2004 after arriving on a free transfer from Sydney United. During his tenure, he made nearly 250 appearances for the Lions, famously scoring the decisive goal that secured their first-ever FA Cup final appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cahill could not help his team overcome the final obstacle, however, as Millwall fell to a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United in the final. He would leave the club after the FA Cup final heartbreak with 56 goals to his name in 249 appearances for Millwall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Socceroos legend returned to The Den in 2018 for a short stint, marking his second debut with a heartfelt standing ovation from the adoring home crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Teddy Sheringham (1983 \u2013 1991)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the club at the age of 16, after impressing the scouts during a non-league game, Teddy was quickly signed up to the Lions and made his debut at just 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a few loans out, Sheringham became the first-choice striker in the 1986-87 season and formed a formidable partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tony_Cascarino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tony Cascarino<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following season saw Millwall promoted to the First Division for the first time in their history, and Sheringham continued his goal scoring form in the top-flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite relegation a few years later, the striker remained at the club and scored an astonishing 37 goals \u2013 breaking all of the club\u2019s goal scoring records in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sheringham was Millwall\u2019s all-time leading goal scorer up until 2009 and is still fondly remembered at the club in one of their most successful periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Keith Stevens (1980 \u2013 1999)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.millwall-history.org.uk\/KeithStevens.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keith Stevens<\/a>\u2019 Millwall career didn\u2019t exactly get off to the best of starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a 16-year-old, the defender scored an own goal against Oxford United, which ultimately cost them the points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the \u201cRhino\u201d, as nicknamed by his teammates, didn\u2019t let that set him back and went on to become one of the club\u2019s most capped players of all-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for his fearless tackling, he epitomised what it was like to be Millwall, and was an integral part of Millwall\u2019s promotion seasons in the 1980\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following retirement, Stevens managed the club in the late 1990\u2019s, which included leading the club to a trip to a Wembley final in the Auto Windscreens Shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Terry Hurlock (1987 \u2013 90; 1994)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild hair? Check. No-nonsense player? Check. Legend status? Check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the club back in 1987, Hurlock also helped the club to multiple promotions, including to the top-flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though he only spent around four seasons at the club altogether, Hurlock made such an impact on the club and the players around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicknamed \u201cTerry Warlock\u201d by the fans, he was more than just a crunching midfielder to scare off the opponents \u2013 his commitment, underrated passing ability and game intelligence was why he became such an important player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-deserved member of the Millwall Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Neil Harris (1998 \u2013 2004; 2007 \u2013 2011)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Neil Harris&amp;apos; 2002 goal at Watford\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hOKd9SmNB6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man who broke Teddy Sheringham\u2019s goal scoring record and did so quite comfortably in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harris is another who began his Millwall career as a teenager, back in 1998. He was named Player of the Season in his first full year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He later helped Millwall return to the First Division, after a remarkable 2000-01 season which saw him claim the Golden Boot award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite leaving the club in 2004, Harris returned in 2007 for a six-year stint which saw him become a regular starter in League One and ultimately breaking Sheringham\u2019s record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After several caretaker manager stints, Harris was named the permanent manager in 2015 and won promotion through the play-offs and helped the club become the solid Championship side they are today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Barry Kitchener (1966 \u2013 1982)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without doubt the greatest player to put on a Millwall shirt, Kitchener spent his whole career at Millwall and amassed over 600 appearances \u2013 a club record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning his career at left-back as injury cover, he moved into centre-half as Harry Cripps returned from injury and kept the number 5 shirt for the whole of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steering the club through stability in the Second Division, including almost winning promotion in 1971-72, Kitchener was not only talented but incredibly passionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loyalty, however, is what stands out Kitchener above many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rejecting several moves to arguably even bigger clubs, Kitchener remained at Millwall and never put on another team\u2019s shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The West Stand at The Den is named after him, cementing his place as a Millwall legend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo by Wikimedia Commons, CC by 2.0 Founded in 1885 as Millwall Rovers, the Lions have come a long way since and despite some of the lows, have had plenty of highs in recent decades. 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