Championship club auctioning off parts of iconic 20,000-capacity stadium including seats from dugouts
LION'S SHARE
Check out the items available below - including some trophies
- Emillia Hawkins, Sports Reporter
MILLWALL fans have the chance to buy a piece of history in a rare auction that will see parts of the Den - including dugout seats - sold.
The Lions are currently in the early stages of a phased redevelopment of their stadium, the Den.
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They eventually hope to expand the capacity of the ground from 20,000 to around 34,000 spectators, although a time scale is yet to be determined.
Now, with club officials looking to continue with some of the first steps, items from the Den are being auctioned off to fans.
Supporters can bid for several items from the stadium - including seats from both the home and away dugouts.
They can also buy signs from around the venue and even some trophies.
The 2015-16 Johnstone's Paint Trophy Team of the Round shield is available, with bidding currently at £65.
A Millwall-branded trophy is also available for the same price as things stand on sportbidder.
Fans also have access to signed and framed shirts and photos, all with different bids.
There is even the chance to bid for items from club lounges along with stadium maps and seating plans.
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The auction is currently open and will close at 10am BST on July 8.
Discussing the process, Luke Wilson, Millwall's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "Each lot is steeped in the history and legend of the club, but it must be every fan’s dream to own one of the dugout seats.
"Famous managers such as Neil Harris and Gary Rowett, plus popular players like Jed Wallace, Jake Cooper and Steve Morison sat on them as they watched the action on the pitch, either after coming off themselves or as they prepared to go on."
He continued: "The auction provides three specific solutions for the club and the fans.
"Firstly, it allows us to repurpose club property – much of it unique – in a creative way so that it is not wasted.
"Secondly, it provides a unique opportunity for fans to acquire genuine Millwall FC memorabilia direct from The Den that they would otherwise not be able to get their hands on.
"And lastly, it will raise money for us to reinvest in the club itself. It’s the ideal outcome."
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