OPPONENTS GUIDE #23:MILLWALL(H)

Since staying up on the last day of the 2012/13 season,Millwall have had a period of turmoil so far on the pitch and in the dressing room.Three points above the drop zone and a run of six consecutive defeats have seen the Lions consider the danger of relegation,and to be confined back to League One for the first time since winning the playoff final in 2010 under Kenny Jackett.

Last season,despite many key players being fit,Millwall found it really hard to get results.Their 0-0 draw with Derby at The Den in April was just enough to keep them afloat.Kenny Jackett left the club at the end of the season and was replaced by former defender Steve Lomas.

Lomas lost his first five games in charge but form improved slightly.But it hasn't been maintained and only on Boxing Day,he was shown the door by chairman John Berylson.

THE GROUND-THE DEN

The 20,000 capacity stadium was opened in 1993 to replace the old stadium,which was also called The Den and situated under a mile away.Recently,the East Stand was renamed the Dockers Stand and an electronic scoreboard was fitted in.The home end was called the Cold Blow Lane end in 2012.

THE GAFFER-NEIL HARRIS(CARETAKER)

Millwall's all-time top goalscorer retired in the summer to become a coach.He will take charge of the team for Sunday's visit following the departure of Steve Lomas.

SIX OF THE BEST

DAVID FORDE-GOALKEEPER

Irish goalkeeper David Forde has been a great asset to the squad for the past five years since signing from Cardiff City.He has made over 200 appearances for the Southwark outfit and has won 15 caps for the Republic of Ireland.He made his debut against Macedonia.

PAUL ROBINSON-DEFENDER

Captain Paul is one of Millwall's current longest serving players since he signed professionally in 2001,playing 306 times and scoring 19 goals.He had a brief loan spell at Torquay United in 2005.Paul,31,is notable for scoring the winner in the 2010 League One Playoff Final at Wembley where Millwall beat Swindon in a 1-0 win.

ALAN DUNNE-DEFENDER

Alan has been at Millwall since 2000.He joined the club academy at the age of eight years old and made his professional debut against Sheffield United in 2002.To add to the records-he's been dismissed nine times!

LIAM TROTTER-MIDFIELDER

25-year-old Liam progressed at Ipswich Town before he signed a deal with Championship newcomers Millwall in 2010 on a free transfer.He spent most of his first season at The Den injured but has now fully recovered,making 129 apperances.

JIMMY ABDOU-MIDFIELDER

 

Born in Comoros but raised in France,Nadjim(AKA Jimmy) has been described by the fans as the club's 'greatest ever signing' after joining from Plymouth Argyle in January 2008.He has gained a reputation for pacy runs and crossing.Last season,he won the club's Fans' Player of the Season.

JERMAINE EASTER-STRIKER

Jermaine was a regular goalscorer during his time at MK Dons.Since he joined on a permanent deal earlier in July,the 27-year-old has already had the honour of winning top flight promotion with Crystal Palace and has kept his eye for goal with Millwall so far.