Match Thread Millwall (29 Viewers)

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Well they’ve had a nice break from football and will be well rested despite bit of Covid with some of their players.

They’re right above us in the table so this is a key game that we can’t afford to lose imo.

Likely to see Giles dropped and Sam back in. We can’t score goals and we have no options other than Robins could start with Max and God up front but that’s unlikely.

 

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[cc84cov]

Well they’ve had a nice break from football and will be well rested despite bit of Covid with some of their players.

They’re right above us in the table so this is a key game that we can’t afford to lose imo.

Likely to see Giles dropped and Sam back in. We can’t score goals and we have no options other than Robins could start with Max and God up front but that’s unlikely.

Surely we go 2 up front ? Over 400 mins without a goal is not coincidence

1-1 draw

 

[clint van damme]

If we win this we'll be on 26 points at the half way stage. Despite all the m9aning that's would be a great achievement at the half way stage.

I'd start Bapaga, showed enough intent in last night's brief cameo to warrant a start over more senior colleagues.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Loss

 

[Nick]

Go 1-0 down and not change anything.

Go 2-0 down and throw Shipley on and wonder why we don't become more attacking.

Then a couple of full back changes.

 

[skybluesam66]

Go 1-0 down and not change anything.

Go 2-0 down and throw Shipley on and wonder why we don't become more attacking.

Then a couple of full back changes.

we could start with Hilssner, kastanaeer, jobello and Bakayoko
There lies the problem, we do not have any fit back ups

 

[clint van damme]

Millwall's home record is poor, they draw a lot of games.
We need a point minimum but should be looking to win this.

 

[Nick]

we could start with Hilssner, kastanaeer, jobello and Bakayoko
There lies the problem, we do not have any fit back ups

Players wont get match fit without playing matches.

 

[clint van damme]

Players wont get match fit without playing matches.

I never want to see Kastaneer play again.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

We’ve got a real problem in the final third.
I don’t even remember Godden having a shot on goal in the last 2 games.

We have a top L1 team with some championship quality and Robins needs to get much smarter in getting more out of the team. It might be we need to revert to a 442 to create more chances.

 

[standupforcity]

I never want to see Kastaneer play again.

Kasta...brilliant entertainment..game changer one way or another ...I do wonder what we'd see if he was given a start!

 

[cc84cov]

We’ve got a real problem in the final third.
I don’t even remember Godden having a shot on goal in the last 2 games.

We have a top L1 team with some championship quality and Robins needs to get much smarter in getting more out of the team. It might be we need to revert to a 442 to create more chances.

2 wingers
2 strikers

 

[Nick]

The issue is we don't use our U23 or subs effectively enough for "fringe" players.

Look at Da Costa for example, how is he going to get match fit sat on the bench or the odd 5 minutes? Then these players are expected to change games when they come on.

 

[cc84cov]

The issue is we don't use our U23 or subs effectively enough for "fringe" players.

Look at Da Costa for example, how is he going to get match fit sat on the bench or the odd 5 minutes? Then these players are expected to change games when they come on.

Said it last night regarding Giles Match sharpness looked gone as he just doesn’t get used when he should have been coming on,bad man management not to keep players sharp and ready

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I would go 4–4-2 and push Dabo up. He was the only player who was decent against Preston.

Camp
Dacosta Kyle Dom Sam
Dabo Hamer Sheaf Giles
Max God

 

[johnwillomagic]

Millwall mostly play 3-4-2-1 as do we really looking at bench not many claiming a right to first xi from appearances.....I would match up and play 3-4-2-1 and hope that we will be sharper as they have not played for some while - I would change goalie and Sam comes back in. Also think I'd
give Giles a go in the 2 with O'Hare - harsh on Allen but think those two combine well...all in all despite others not having a good game at Preston they are the best we have got imo.


Camp

Osti Fadz Hyam

Dabo Hamer Sheaf McCallum

Giles O'Hare

Godden

Subs: Wilson, Pask, Dacosta, Shipley, Allen, Hilssner, Bapaga, Biamou, Baka

A draw would be decent but for some reason if we go with the above think we can nick it 1-0!

 

[cc84cov]

Millwall mostly play 3-4-2-1 as do we really looking at bench not many claiming a right to first xi from appearances.....I would match up and play 3-4-2-1 and hope that we will be sharper as they have not played for some while - I would change goalie and Sam comes back in. Also think I'd
give Giles a go in the 2 with O'Hare - harsh on Allen but think those two combine well...all in all despite others not having a good game at Preston they are the best we have got imo.


Camp

Osti Fadz Hyam

Dabo Hamer Sheaf McCallum

Giles O'Hare

Godden

Subs: Wilson, Pask, Dacosta, Shipley, Allen, Hilssner, Bapaga, Biamou, Baka

A draw would be decent but for some reason if we go with the above think we can nick it 1-0!

Allen for me keeps his place

 

[johnwillomagic]

Who would make way then from team above guessing you'd drop Giles back to bench?
Did say it would be harsh on Allen just think Giles and O'Hare combine better and maybe more of a goal threat...though in reality all three not really set the world alight in the goal scoring department!

 

[clint van damme]

Allen for me keeps his place

Me too. He's been getting better every game. Seems strange to drop him now.

Just needs to sharpen up in the final 3rd, as the rest of them do.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Would take the draw, but expecting a loss.

Just don't know how we're going to start getting more attempts at goal.

I have been thinking maybe changing it so we've got both mcCallum and giles as well as Dabo and Dacosta on to provide more service but retain solidity but then how do we ensure there are people in the box for the crosses if Godden is isolated? Formations would be 5-4-1 or 4-5-1 unless we played those extra wingbacks either side of Godden as more outside forwards and having more of a a 3-4-3 or 5-2-3?

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I believe the next round of Covid testing for Millwall is today. Let’s see if the game goes ahead.

 

[TomRad85]

I believe the next round of Covid testing for Millwall is today. Let’s see if the game goes ahead.

I kind of hope not tbh. We could do with a break... and I mean the fans as well as the players.

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[stevefloyd]

I never want to see Kastaneer play again.

Ok come on own up...when did you see him play??

 

[stevefloyd]

We’ve got a real problem in the final third.
I don’t even remember Godden having a shot on goal in the last 2 games.

We have a top L1 team with some championship quality and Robins needs to get much smarter in getting more out of the team. It might be we need to revert to a 442 to create more chances.

In the Stoke game he had a shot in the first 15 minutes

 

[Deleted member 2477]

The best we can hope for is 0-0. If they score its game over

 

[Philosoraptor]

 

[Philosoraptor]

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Go 1-0 down and not change anything.

Go 2-0 down and throw Shipley on and wonder why we don't become more attacking.

Then a couple of full back changes.

Cheer up Nick. You really need to two foot someone in the supermarket aisle to get this seasonal grumpiness out of your system.
Happy New Year ! (P.S. I'm doing Click & Collect, so I won't be the victim of your assault) !!!

 

[Esoterica]

They've scored 7 goals in their last 12 games, we've scored 10.

I actually think we'll win this one comfortably, 2-0. Preston did a number on us by playing 3 CBs and keeping them tight together. It choked Godden out the game which forced the ball wide and they either gobbled up the crosses or our AMs were trying to thread the eye of a needle.

Milwall's 4-2-3-1 will give them more in central midfield than Preston had but more space for us up front. Got a good feeling about this one.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Hopefully the players will be hurting a little bit.

Unlikely to change to 3 at the back. Against another direct team. Only change Sam for Giles.

I can actually see a fairly comfortable 2 nil win. At a ground we have a decent recent record at.

They will moan they havnt had time to train together due to covid. As did Rotherham last night.

Cut out silly self inflicted mistakes then we win this easy. Ohare /Hamer

With no crowd there be interesting to see if they change their stance on taking knee or not.

 

[SkyblueTexan]

Not very confident tbh. Maybe we could afford to get this tie postponed. Lost our last 2 away games which seemed winnable or drawable (if that’s a word) on paper. The manner of the last 2 losses is of concern. Plus we haven’t scored in our last 360 minutes of play.

 

[Happy_Martian]

Going on record now that I can't see us winning again unless something significant changes. And I do not mean sacking Robins. A change in formation, 25 games in and the only times we've looked like scoring is with 2 up top. CO'H needs a break, he's running a lot but has been completely ineffective supporting the main striker. With God back, now would be as good a time as any to help him. Sheaf is starting to look like a confidence player and he's making a lot more mistakes.

An answer would be the January transfer window but the reported lack of funds will hamper us.

1-0 or 2-0 to Millwall.

 

[Macca]

I seem to largely be alone in my fears over recent form and am assured we are too good to struggle so I shall take a NYR to be positive. 1-0 city with a penalty or own goal

 

[Sick Boy]

3-0 defeat.

 

[clint van damme]

I seem to largely be alone in my fears over recent form and am assured we are too good to struggle so I shall take a NYR to be positive. 1-0 city with a penalty or own goal

our recent form is poor, but Millwalls is worse