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Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

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Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:48 pm

A Wednesday trip to The Den rather than the usual Tuesday, following Millwall's F.A.Cup game on Sunday against Watford. My wishful thinking says that their Cup progress may cause them to ease off a bit in their League One efforts .... as if !!! Our current position in the top half of the table sees us only 2 points behind Millwall, and although they're unbeaten in their last 6 League One games they have actually lost one more than us (because they have a winning habit as opposed to our draw performances). Danger men are Steve Morison and Lee Gregory - shackle those two and we may have a chance!! Recent League One form:

21 Dec Charlton Athletic (H) Won 3-1
26 Dec Swindon Town (H) Won 2-0
30 Dec Gillingham (H) Won 2-1
2 Jan AFC Wimbledon (A) Drew 2-2
14 Jan Charlton Athletic (A) Drew 0-0
21 Jan Bradford City (A) Drew 1-1

Millwall are not unbeatable at The Den - this season they've lost to Bolton Wanderers, Rochdale, and Shrewsbury Town. Having said that, it does look as though we will need to score to get anything out of this game, as Millwall have only failed to score at home in League One games twice (Bolton Wanderers and AFC Wimbledon). In the absence of any free-scoring Saddlers' strikers we may well have to rely on the marauding McCarthy (again) to keep us in touch. Jon Whitney is reported to be spending tomorrow (deadline day for the transfer window) glued to a hot telephone - having missed out on signing winger Danny Rowe despite making a cash offer :shock: :shock:. It remains to be seen whether any new faces appear by Wednesday.

On the positive side, we have scored 10 goals in our most recent 3 League One Games, so perhaps it is the defence that needs a little attention. Bury's 3rd goal on Saturday gave the appearance of being somewhat soft, even if the scorer did manage to get enough of a slight touch on the cross to flummox Etheridge. My prediction for Bury was a 1-1 draw and although I got the score wrong then, I will stick with the same forecast for this one. Our quality on the pitch has demonstrably improved in the last month or so as the squad really have got to know each others' strengths - and if the same basic formation is adhered to, the results can improve further.

But if JW signs 4 new players tomorrow that could all change! :mrgreen:

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:54 pm

Our most beloved referee Darren Deadman is in the middle for this one. Anything could happen! :evil:

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:40 pm

Ah, Millwall away. A fixture I have yet to make.

Can't say the likely welcoming committee given to visiting fans at the New Den makes me want to traipse down for this one. Or, with their "community club" endeavours of the years is this harsh as a reputational tag still to hang around their necks?

When was the last time we played on a Wednesday BTW?

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:13 pm

Looking at the way they tore a new hole out of a decidedly woeful Watford reserve team on Sunday, I can't see us getting anything from this encounter, no matter how improved our recent performances have been, a regulation away defeat I'm afraid. probably 1-3.
However, play like we did in those frantic second half moments at Bury for a full 90 minutes, we might scrape a 1-1 draw, which would be an achievement.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:54 pm

Millwall away. Hmmmmm??? We usually don't get any change from this fixture.
If they play Carl Emberson? I'll go for:

8,350 (432 Saddlers)

3-3

Millwall
Simeon Jackson
Jamie Vincent
Darren Byfield

Walsall
Steve Claridge
Sam Parkin
Peter Sweeney (two in two games!! he's on fire/much travelled)

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:29 pm

Super Gabor wrote:Ah, Millwall away. A fixture I have yet to make.

Can't say the likely welcoming committee given to visiting fans at the New Den makes me want to traipse down for this one. Or, with their "community club" endeavours of the years is this harsh as a reputational tag still to hang around their necks?

When was the last time we played on a Wednesday BTW?

September 23rd, 2015 we lost at home to Chelsea 4-1 in the league cup.
Last Wednesday league match was March 5th, 2014 when we lost away to Coventry 2-1.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:31 pm

Looking forward to my first visit to the Den.

I would take a 1-1 draw all day long, although we really need all three to keep that tiny chance of a play off push alive.

Dare to dream :roll:

Interested to see how we line up, I would like to see real emphasis put on attacking down our left flank as they have no doubt clocked our goal machine of a right back and will concentrate on him. A part of me thinks Whitney will twist and change the formation up for this one.. not sure how to feel about it!

Cuvelier to play them off the park, with Gregory scoring for them.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:33 pm

2.1 win assuming we remember our kit.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:35 pm

hullsaddler wrote:2.1 win assuming we remember our kit.


I remember that. Their fans were chanting you're not fit to wear the shirt at us! :lol:

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:01 pm

Defence will need to be much better than Saturday to get a result.

IMO Millwall have the best front 4 in the division in Morison, Gregory and O'Brien and Onidemya out wide although possible they'll rotate given they only played on Sunday.

Would be tempted to being Laird back for this and maybe go to a back 4.

2-1 defeat.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:41 am

Gut feeling with this game suggests Ozzy on the bench with maybe Dobson starting to try and make us hard to beat and then try and nick a goal and defend it. In all honesty as much as I see this as a negative tactic and not fun to watch, the best teams and teams who want to compete for promotion have to know when to park the bus!

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:25 pm

I think Whitney will revert back to a flat back 4 for this one with Jackson as the sole striker.

Team:
Etheridge
McCarthey, O'Connell, O'Connor, Laird
Chambers
Cuvellier, Osbourne, Morris, Edwards
Jackson

Subs
McGillivray, Preston, Randall, Oztumer, Bakayoko, Dobson, Makris

(nice looking bench though!)

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:14 pm

A good performance and a draw will do nicely. Would be ecstatic with a win but I can't see it happening

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:02 pm

Unchanged team :o

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:12 pm

chriss5471 wrote:Unchanged team :o


The only difference being on the subs bench, where new signing Will Randall-Hurren replaces Roberts.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:29 pm

2-2 Edwards and O'Connell.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:56 pm

Lee Gregory shot hits the bar following a Millwall corner, 5 minutes.......

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:01 pm

DingleFM commentary suggests that we're under a cack load of pressure

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:06 pm

boringteacher wrote:DingleFM commentary suggests that we're under a cack load of pressure


To be expected really, think we will have to chalk this one off as a bog standard away defeat, whatever happens Saturdays match was great entertainment!

Just tuned in to the BBC match report................................I see what you mean!! :( !

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:10 pm

Walsall yellow card, 23 minutes....... Isaiah Osbourne

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:12 pm

Welsh_Saddler wrote:Walsall yellow card, 23 minutes.......


Thoughts of the Alamo spring to mind.............................. :wink:

Crikey... Steve Morrison, Lee Gregory and Ben Thompson all have shots saved/missed within a few minutes..it reads like a Barnsley attack from last years debacle.....what have we got? Lancky Bakybiro! Surely the management should see where our problems are? Whilst our defence hangs on for grim death, we have the attacking force of a schoolgirls under 12's squad! Hoping that our defenders, if not already dying of exhaustion, can sprint upfield to slot home an equaliser or two! :lol: :mrgreen:
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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:15 pm

Ancient Moaner wrote:
Welsh_Saddler wrote:Walsall yellow card, 23 minutes.......


Thoughts of the Alamo spring to mind.............................. :wink:

Not quite, that was the blunts away. Sounds like we're trying to absorb the pressure and creat something on the break. Tough game imo

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:16 pm

Ancient Moaner wrote:
Welsh_Saddler wrote:Walsall yellow card, 23 minutes.......


Thoughts of the Alamo spring to mind.............................. :wink:


In the category of "Dangerous attacks" Millwall currently outnumber us by 12 to 4 if that's any indication!!! (Source - Betfair)

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:25 pm

boringteacher wrote:
Ancient Moaner wrote:
Welsh_Saddler wrote:Walsall yellow card, 23 minutes.......


Thoughts of the Alamo spring to mind.............................. :wink:

Not quite, that was the blunts away. Sounds like we're trying to absorb the pressure and create something on the break. Tough game imo


Yow've been listening to too many Whitney'isms my friend! :lol: :lol:

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:32 pm

Ancient Moaner wrote:
boringteacher wrote:
Ancient Moaner wrote:
Welsh_Saddler wrote:Walsall yellow card, 23 minutes.......


Thoughts of the Alamo spring to mind.............................. :wink:

Not quite, that was the blunts away. Sounds like we're trying to absorb the pressure and create something on the break. Tough game imo


Yow've been listening to too many Whitney'isms my friend! :lol: :lol:


We are looking to beat the press.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:34 pm

Half time 0-0 .... not wishing to put the kiss of death on it, but it sounds as though we were coming more into the game the more it went on. Only 2 shots on target, and they were both ours (Cuvelier and Bakayoko). Keep 'em out, lads!!!!!! :mrgreen:

2nd half now under way - no substitutions from JW (yet)

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:08 pm

chriss5471 wrote:
We are looking to beat the press.


...........and recycle the turnover.

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:09 pm

Kevlar wrote:
chriss5471 wrote:
We are looking to beat the press.


...........and recycle the turnover.


Isn't that what happens when your stomach doesn't agree with an Apple Pastry?

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:14 pm

Millwall double substitution, 67 min

Walsall substitution coming up ... and it's Jackson on for Bakayoko

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Re: Millwall (A) League One, Feb 1st 7.45pm

Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:14 pm

chriss5471 wrote:
Kevlar wrote:
chriss5471 wrote:
We are looking to beat the press.


...........and recycle the turnover.


Isn't that what happens when your stomach doesn't agree with an Apple Pastry?

Yes. Then you end up with a pastry complexion.

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