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Millwall defender discusses challenges of St Johnstone loan spell – and why he’s realistic about make-or-break summer

Alex Jones — Wed, 24 May 2023 05:15:53 +0000

WHILE the rest of Millwall’s first-team squad have started their summer holidays, Alex Mitchell still has three games left to play. The centre-back is coming to the end of his loan spell at St Johnstone, who will face Kilmarnock, Ross County and Livingston before the end of the month as they look to secure their […]

Millwall under-21 boss discusses key attributes of his side and reveals half-time dressing-room scene against Hull City

Alex Jones — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:18:28 +0000

KEVIN Nugent said maturity and his players taking on responsibility themselves were key to his side reaching the Professional Development League national play-off final. Millwall came from 3-1 down to defeat Hull City 4-3 after extra-time in last week’s semi-final. The young Lions take on northern section winners Sheffield United in this evening’s decider at […]

Millwall Professional Development boss issues first-team challenge to talented attacker

Alex Jones — Fri, 19 May 2023 08:58:35 +0000

ROMAIN Esse has been challenged to become a regular starter in Millwall’s first team by under-21s boss Kevin Nugent. The 18-year-old was called up by Gary Rowett on Boxing Day, coming off the bench in the Lions’ 2-0 win away at Watford. Since then, he has been a regular on the bench, playing twelve games […]

Defender believes top-six heartbreak will make Millwall stronger next season

Alex Jones — Wed, 17 May 2023 06:30:36 +0000

ALEX Mitchell believes that Millwall players will be hurting after failing to secure a top-six finish, but adds that they will be even more determined to go one further next season. The defender has spent the campaign out on loan at Scottish Premiership side St. Johnstone, winning their Young Player of the Season award over […]

Millwall set for ‘big discussions’ with young players after play-off final clash

Alex Jones — Tue, 16 May 2023 06:30:45 +0000

MILLWALL under-21’s manager Kevin Nugent has confirmed that he will soon begin discussions with his squad to decide what the next step is for their careers. In the last few months, some youngsters have been brought straight through into the first-team squad, like Romain Esse, while others like Alex Mitchell have been sent out on […]

Kevin Nugent reacts as Millwall under-21’s down Hull City in play-off semi-final

Alex Jones — Mon, 15 May 2023 17:12:57 +0000

KEVIN Nugent was disappointed by the way Millwall under-21’s approached the first half of their Professional Development League play-off semi-final tie, but was delighted by their character and determination to come from 3-1 down. The Lions were pegged back by two goals at the start of the match but struck back through Nana Boateng just […]

Millwall under-21’s pull off stunning comeback against Hull City to secure play-off final place

Alex Jones — Mon, 15 May 2023 15:38:15 +0000

MILLWALL under-21’s booked their place in the Professional Development League play-off final after beating Hull City 4-3 at The Den. The Lions qualified for the semi-final by winning the southern section of the league, while the Tigers had finished second in the northern section behind Sheffield United, who qualified for the final with a 4-0 […]

Millwall season review: rollercoaster campaign ends in derailment

Alex Jones — Mon, 15 May 2023 06:30:33 +0000

AFTER 46 Championship games, it is fair to say that Millwall’s season is hard to judge. The Lions set out to achieve a top-six finish and pushed the boat out over the summer in their recruitment. The departure of talisman Jed Wallace, while inevitable, was a blow, especially when he joined Championship rivals West Bromwich […]

Zian Flemming talks through his first season at Millwall after impressive introduction to English football

Alex Jones — Sat, 13 May 2023 06:30:27 +0000

ZIAN Flemming is delighted with how he has adapted to life in English football after scoring fifteen goals in his maiden Championship campaign. The Dutchman arrived for a club-record fee from Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard last summer, quickly becoming one of the standout players in the division. Across 43 games, he scored fifteen goals and […]

Millwall defender wins Young Player of the Year award at loan club

Alex Jones — Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:07 +0000

ALEX Mitchell was chosen as the winner of St. Johnstone’s Young Player of the Season award after an impressive campaign on loan from Millwall. The centre-back moved north of the border after loan spells at non-league outfit Bromley and then League Two side Leyton Orient, joining up with former Lions assistant manager Callum Davidson, who […]