Match Day Thread MILLWALL v WATFORD

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MILLWALL v WATFORD

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The Den
Saturday 2nd March 2024
Kick Off : 1500 GMT

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After a mere two months at Cambridge, Neil Harris packed his bags, and returned to Millwall on the 21st February, where he had success in his previous spells there. As a player for them, he is the club's record goalscorer. In 432 appearances, he scored 138 goals, so he is a popular replacement for the struggling Joe Edwards.

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A shock win at Southampton last week was the first three points gained since 29th December, and was desperately needed as they sit just one place above the relegation area.

Just what can one say about the display at the Vic last Saturday? Probably the worst performance of the season so far.

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Not surprisingly, Valerien Ismael is not as popular with the fans as the Millwall new appointment. Players seemingly being asked to play out of their normal positions, others being replaced on the pitch after 25 minutes, has led to a vigorous debate on social media, and in the local press. From talk of being contenders for the play-offs, the team has slumped into mid-table obscurity. With such a small squad of players, it is difficult to see how the form can be turned around.

Team News

Millwall are missing Kevin Nisbet and Shaun Hutchinson through injury.

Watford are likely to still be without Bayo and his hamstring.

Our Officials

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Referee: Gavin Ward
Andrew Dallison and Garry Maskell
Scott Jackson the fourth official.

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Out of form facing a bogey team with a new manager..

Not going to be a good one !

 

This is going to be a tough watch.

 

Think I will go to the allotment and dig another bit over to plant more broad beans. Anticipated to be a much more productive and enjoyable use of a Saturday afternoon.

 

If only it would stop raining, I might be thinking along the same lines.

 

I shall be taking in a tour of the Windsor and Eton Brewery: 3pm kick off!! In the right place to numb the pain.

 

Has there been a news blackout at the Vic? Normally by now player availability and other things are being reported.

 

Seems that there has been a lot of chat this week.

https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/24156742.ismael-dialogue-watford-players-staff-board/

 

"Ismael said that although all the players are available to him for the game at The Den, there is one who will need a late decision made on his fitness – although he wouldn’t be drawn on who that was."​

Seems, from the article, that there was a chaise longue at the training ground for all.

Wonder who the "one" is?

 

Probably Dennis, who went off with a groin strain last week.

 

Chak took a knock and not being risked

 

Just got back from the shops. Hope it is worth the rush.

 

Oh look! We have a right back.

 

First kick and pass goes astray, second kick on a Millwall player gets a yellow card.
Inauspicious start

 

Bloody hell - first shot at goal and they score - poor attempt at save by Hamer

 

This is the worst possible start. Free-kick 35 metres out, nicks off the wall, and Millwall are ahead.

 

First chance, into the side netting.

 

We are applying some pressure. Better.

 

Our defending is comical at times.

 

Much better than last week, but almost anything would be.