Millwall's feared Bushwackers firm were once outnumbered four to one by hooligans wielding bottles and golf clubs – but won the scrap regardless.

They were one of the most notorious fan groups in the 1970s and 80s, when hooliganism was at its worst. But they didn't clash with every club they crossed paths with.

As the old saying goes, keep your friends close but your enemies closer – and that's exactly what happened with Cardiff City's Soul Crew. They built up a mutual respect, as explained by Welshman Tony Rivers in the book he co-authored with fellow firm member David Jones about their experiences.

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After bonding over pints in a Manchester pub following an away day, it was agreed the Cardiff contingent would meet up with the Millwall massive when they travelled to face their Severnside derby rivals Bristol City a few weeks later.

They did just that, with a group of around 80 Bushwackers turning up on the train before being escorted to a pub by police. "We listened to their stories avidly, the three of us cramped at the bar with the Londoners trying to get a drink," recalled Rivers.

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He explained how 'Bobby', the leader of the firm, had paid a taxi driver to let the Bristol City lot know where they were. "Soon after some shouts came up, 'they're f***ing here'," continued Rivers.

Before he knew it, he was getting crushed by "grown men foaming at the mouth" for a punch up. "They were squeezing out 10 at a time at the door, drinks flying everywhere."

Rivers eventually joined them out in the street and couldn't believe his eyes as "at least 300" Bristol City fans came charging towards with weapons in their hands.

"The Bristol at the front had baseball bats, cues and I saw two golf clubs," he claimed. "Some Millwall were lagging behind and Bobby stood in the middle with his back to Bristol, grabbing people and screaming, 'come on Millwall, keep it together'."

While the numbers were far from in their favour, they stood their ground – which intimidated their rivals who were soon backtracking.

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Rivers continued: "As soon as the front line of the Bristol got close you could see hesitancy in their eyes. They threw most of their weapons. One with a golf club started swinging it.

"The first Millwall lad faced him, dodged from side to side and then grabbed the club. Their bottle went and every one of them turned, to a man.

"Between 300 and 400 Bristol were chased, kicked and punched by the 80 or so Millwall. It was a sight. Bristol City tried to stand a few times but their moment had gone. They soon fled out of sight and the Millwall started hugging and singing their 'let them come to the Den' ditty."

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