Millwall away match-day thread

[Jerseybean]

Overall a poor performance from us and a disappointment to see aspects of last season reappearing (e.g. going backwards/sideways, not creating and giving the ball away softly) our forward play was especially poor, we failed to create a single decent chance. Beat ourselves in the end due sloppiness when we had the ball. NP will have learnt lots. Worrying to see Bakes, Dasilva and Williams all depart with injuries.

Given the ref let so much go I was surprised that he awarded a penalty.  

[Curr Avon]

Frustrating as hell. Great for first 20 minutes of second half, then we completely lost our way after the pen.

 

 

[steviestevieneville]

7 minutes ago, Engvall’s Splinter said:

Zero movement up front. 

What ! Never even got hold of the ball once williams went off . Poor subs imo 

[JamesBCFC]

Bakinson is still pretty young and we've seen when he's on form he's very good at this level.

Inconsistencies and poor runs of for are to be expected at times.

[WolfOfWestStreet]

O'Dowda is an absolute imposter. If he never pulled on that red shirt again I'd be absolutely delighted. 

[dREDful]

What have I done to deserve watching Chris Martin every match?!

[Malago]

The highlight for me was Chris Martin, clean through on goal, doing a more than decent impression of the Harry Brown, the old sand dredger that use to chug up and down the Docks.

Edited September 29, 2021 by Malago

[Banjo Red]

I think it's clear to see that there are a few that will hopefully be shifted on in January with any luck.

[LondonBristolian]

3 minutes ago, Lakeside Red said:

All the good work from Saturday gone down the drain

How?

We got a point on Saturday. Tonight we didn't. A bit of a rubbish result and a bit of a rubbish performance but it doesn't mean it's all down the drain. It just means we need to do better at Posh. 

[Jerseybean]

1 minute ago, Robin-hugh-blind said:

I genuinely don't mind not winning away, but tonight they were there for the taking. Without the pen I can't see them scoring and we've had a few decent chances. Striker rotation needed, bakinson needs to learn from this. Onwards and upwards

Genuine question - who had these chances?

[RedRock]

Wow. A team of two halves. 
 

One half a group of fighters who gave 110%. The other trotting around doing **** all.

I suppose that’s progress from last season though. 
 

 

 

 

[REDOXO]

Just now, Jerseybean said:

Overall a poor performance from us and a disappointment to see aspects of last season reappearing (e.g. going backwards/sideways, not creating and giving the ball away softly) our forward play was especially poor, we failed to create a single decent chance. Beat ourselves in the end due sloppiness when we had the ball. NP will have learnt lots. Worrying to see Bakes, Dasilva and Williams all depart with injuries.

Given the ref let so much go I was surprised that he awarded a penalty.  

Yep I agree with all of this! 

Wells dropping out before KO worries me! 

 

[ohhhshauntaylor]

Lots of positives to take from that IMO-

We look far better than last season

Williams looks just what we need 

Tanner getting better every game 

Bakinson surely won’t start again 

COD once again proved his shouldn’t be anywhere near the squad

 

 

[Cardy]

5 minutes ago, intercity said:

Poor, poor performance in the 2nd half. Possibly worst half of the season so far.

Let's hope we're not forced to play that finishing eleven again this season.

I thought we were actually decent for the first 20 mins of the second half & showed what a poor team they are. The injuries & subs have had a big impact tonight because in any other game Bakinson would have been hooked & O'Dowda not on the pitch at all. Awful last 20 mins & completely punchless up front all game..

Edited September 29, 2021 by Cardy

[bexhill reds]

The 2nd half post-subs was very reminiscent of last season…..I’d forgotten how bad we were. Wells to start next game if fit (or not playing up), Bakinson to take some time and decide whether he wants to work for his money rather than steal a living as a professional footballer. Lost all cohesiveness after the subs, hope Williams is just a fitness thing, was great tonight.

[Out of his pie crust]

Same old story vs milwall. Go into the game on a reasonably good run and lose.

[old_eastender]

1 minute ago, Banjo Red said:

I think it's clear to see that there are a few that will hopefully be shifted on in January with any luck.

Nobody is going to take Martin off us, well certainly not another championship side anyway.

[Gazred]

Hate losing to sides like that but it was only an average performance in patches. It had draw written all over it at best.

Thought the pen was soft but maybe something to learn for Atkinson who i thought was possibly man of the match for us.

[sh1t_ref_again]

6 minutes ago, Banjo Red said:

Wells clearly not trusted to start.

Wells clearly has a problem and had to be replaced in the squad

[ScottishRed]

1 minute ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

O'Dowda is an absolute imposter. If he never pulled on that red shirt again I'd be absolutely delighted. 

He has been for all his time here, should never have been given a new contract couple of years back.

He will be very difficult to move on.

[hollydog]

Oh dear. That was awful. Bakinson is a liability. Martin poor. COD shocking.

[Rossi the Robin]

Can still see green shoots as most of the players putting big shifts in 

The 2 subs were detrimental, pring for baker worked for us.

Lack a striker with pace 

Millwall were there for the taking 

[stephenkibby.]

Just now, JamesBCFC said:

Bakinson is still pretty young and we've seen when he's on form he's very good at this level.

Inconsistencies and poor runs of for are to be expected at times.

Sorry don't think he will ever get it. As for being very good at this level, well  it's a no for me.

[robin_unreliant]

Both Weiman and Martin were put through on goal and neither of them actually got a shot in. Sums up our strikeforce for me. Nige said it will take time and until we get some quality in up front we'll carry on being frustrating to watch.

[intercity]

1 minute ago, Cardy said:

I thought we were actually decent for the first 20 mins of the second half & showed what a poor team they are. The injuries & subs have had a big impact tonight because in any other game bakinson would have been hooked & ODowda not on the pitch. Awful last 20 mins & completely punchless up front all game..

Ageed. It was what happened in the 2nd half of the 2nd half. As per some other comments, Millwall were absolutely there for the taking. Missed opportunity.

[Alan Dicks]

2 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said:

Bakinson is still pretty young and we've seen when he's on form he's very good at this level.

Inconsistencies and poor runs of for are to be expected at times.

Should have been off loaded a long time ago, he offers nothing.

[AppyDAZE]

I'm a fan of James, but his crossing and set pieces are shite.

These things happen. Not to get too down about it.

Racists 1-0 Bristol City, it happens.

Let's take it out on the Posh.

Edited September 29, 2021 by AppyDAZE

[steviestevieneville]

1 minute ago, Banjo Red said:

I think it's clear to see that there are a few that will hopefully be shifted on in January with any luck.

NP already said there’ll be no signings in January . O’dowda & Palmer would the first out the door if possible though . Great recruitment getting Palmer on his wages . No takers for him . 

[ray savino]

Hope Semenyo, Massengo and Williams all fit soon. We need energy and pace. Shame Conway injured, yes he’s raw but his energy would have offered so much more than anything else up front. Front players need service but the movement was statue like at times. Christ Britton is not fit enough but surely he could do half an hour in a game when Martin is dead on his feet?

We were in no real danger against a poor Millwall side, but it was like last season after the pen and when Williams went off. We just lost any shape and drive. Lets hope we can get our act together for Peterborough on Saturday!

 

[The Original OTIB]

Plenty of opportunities to shoot passed up again, Martin in particular when through