DONCASTER ROVERS
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MILLWALL
In the "wrong" column, you have to say being very generous with space in and around the area. On the penalties conceded, the first was clear although I think unfortunate for the defender as Lambert was brought down. The second, a handball from a corner I could watch all evening and still not be sure one way or the other. If he did handle it, it was a boneheaded thing to do at that stage in the game.
What went right? Andy Keogh is the first thing I would say. Scored one by cleverly checking back causing the Southampton defence to over-run so he had time to pick his spot. The Keogh was provider with a nice knock down from a corner for Paul Robinson to volley home.
At the City Ground, against Forest the Lions lost 3:1. Again that precious gift of space was offered to Forest's strikers, twice at the left-back position when a cross was played into from the far-side. Forest's third was a great finish from distance but again, space was given.
Up front and Millwall can muscle their way through with the likes of Darius Henderson or they can play in with James Henry and Keogh. They are a threat and the Rovers defence will certainly have their hands full.
In theory, this will be a more difficult game than Saturday. Millwall have more to play for and will feel very aggrieved at having nothing to show for their hard work on Saturday.
But maybe Rovers like the more difficult games?
Enjoy the match everyone!
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MILLWALL
Looking at the table, its going to be three of the current bottom 6 who will face the drop in May. A win for Millwall, and favourable results elsewhere may allow them to start breathing more easily. A win for Rovers won't quite do that, but it could make things such that the game in hand can get us out of the bottom three.
Yes, this is a big game for both sides, and surely one of those games where both sets of fans are saying that they've got to be beating this opposition.
When we met at the New Den back in November Donny played and ultimately lost a game of "catch-up". Millwall certainly deserved all the points that evening but at least Donny did enough to keep them honest. The game ended with the Lions winning 3:2.
DONCASTER ROVERS
I don’t like to see Doncaster where they are at the moment because I had some fantastic years here and the fans were brilliant with me. It’s just a sad time to see them at the bottom of the Championship but there are 10 games to go and it is still tight so, hopefully, they can get out of it. - Paul Green (he's Donny and he knows it!)
We could use Greeny at the moment. He'd become the 36th player in the squad but I reckon he'd get a game!
So for me, this is it. Not a MUST WIN for Rovers in terms of the Mathematics, but a match against a team who Rovers can beat. Games like this will determine our destiny this season. - FuzzyDuck (before the Derby game).
I know and I'm sorry. I should keep my bill shut! I'm totally wrong of course. Our season will be determined by our getting unexpected points from the likes of Southampton and Reading. They will make up for any slip-ups.
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| Dean - Stick or Twist? |
It's bloody annoying though isn't it? We were all delighted with 5 points from away fixtures at Forest and West Ham and a home draw against a Reading side unbeaten in eight. Then against Derby, who, with all due respect, have been inconsistent and do not have so much to play for now, we don't show up. Frustrating but its what football teams do. One of my Twitter follower described her side as "worst boyfriend ever". I see where she's coming from!
Certainly, Derby played well but they weren't really pressed too much. Should the manager be criticized for not rotating his squad a bit more? Well, it does make you wonder why there are 35 players in the current squad.
In the end, all I say is that of late, Rovers have been a lot better than they were on Saturday. Let's hope it was an blip and that the performance level gets back to the Upton Park standard. Then we just need to win a few more. Easy!
MILLWALL
We have Doncaster on Tuesday night, which is a massive game, so we can’t be too disappointed that this affects the rest of our week. - Kenny Jackett
I think Deano is likely to feel the same way as Kenny!
The Lions match on Saturday was a real gutter though. 2:1 up until the 85th minute against the league leaders and then they go and concede two penalties. And I thought Rovers were annoying. (We are, believe me, we've done similar lot of times this season, Lions).
So what went right / wrong.
So what went right / wrong.
In the "wrong" column, you have to say being very generous with space in and around the area. On the penalties conceded, the first was clear although I think unfortunate for the defender as Lambert was brought down. The second, a handball from a corner I could watch all evening and still not be sure one way or the other. If he did handle it, it was a boneheaded thing to do at that stage in the game.
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| Andy Keogh - Making an Impact |
At the City Ground, against Forest the Lions lost 3:1. Again that precious gift of space was offered to Forest's strikers, twice at the left-back position when a cross was played into from the far-side. Forest's third was a great finish from distance but again, space was given.
Up front and Millwall can muscle their way through with the likes of Darius Henderson or they can play in with James Henry and Keogh. They are a threat and the Rovers defence will certainly have their hands full.
In theory, this will be a more difficult game than Saturday. Millwall have more to play for and will feel very aggrieved at having nothing to show for their hard work on Saturday.
But maybe Rovers like the more difficult games?
Enjoy the match everyone!
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