TLR Diary

 

11th November Two days after his parent club refused to let him play against AFC Wimbledon, any hopes that James Henry would eventually sign a  permanent Millwall deal are dashed by Reading’s announcement of a contract extenson until summer 2011. Reading director of football Nick Hammond says, "James is an exciting player who is still very young. "He is continuing his football education out at Millwall, and is a player we have high hopes for in the future"...

...Inevitably there is talk of moving the Cup second round tie away from Staines Town’s Wheatsheaf Park because it only has a 3,000 capacity. Brentford and QPR are the likely alternatives to host the match should the police want it moved.

9th November Millwall 4 AFC Wimbledon 1 After a nervy first half, a goal from Neil Harris sets Millwall on their way and they end up comfortable winners. Jason Price scores twice, with Danny Schofield getting his first Den goal...

...For the biggest game of their history, AFC Wimbledon bring 3,330 supporters - filling most of the North Stand...

...There is half time entertainment with a difference as Bermondsey-raised boxer David Haye celebrates becoming WBA World Heavyweight Champion two days earlier by entering the Den pitch, complete with Millwall scarf and hat. The amount of photographers crowding around Haye perhaps dwarf anything we have ever seen at the ground...

...The Den is mooted as a possible venue for Haye’s first title defence.

8th November The FA Cup second round draw pits Millwall at Blue Square South outift Staines Town, conquerors of Shrewsbury Town, should the Lions see off AFC Wimbeldon.

7th November  Jackett beats off competition from four nominees, including Southampton manager Alan Pardew, to win the League One manager of the Month award for October.

6th November Jimmy Abdou signs a new deal keeping him at The Den until summer 2013. He says, "Last year was great for me and so it was an easy decision to extend my time at Millwall. I'm very happy here and there is a good spirit in the team."

5th November Jackett warns against complacency ahead of the AFC Wimbledon cup-tie. He says, “I watched them last week and they are a bright football team who are playing with a lot of confidence and with no fear. They will come here to play and will not have a lot of worries or inhibitions on the day, so they must be respected by ourselves.”

3rd November Jack Smith signs a new deal keeping him at Millwall until July 2011. He says, "Now I am looking forward to carrying on and hopefuly playing a part in helping us win promotion this season"...

...A crowd of 352 see Millwall U18s make it to the FA Youth Cup second round with a 3-1 win over Southend United. Goals from Grant Ludford and Kiernan Hughes-Mason effectively seal the game within the first five minutes, with Ikenna Ofoche netting the third in the second half...

...Next up is a home game against Oxford United...

2nd November Dennis Wise is linked with the vacant Brighton manager’s job following the sacking of one-time Millwall target Russell Slade.

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