Wednesday 22 August 2012

Formation change key to Lions first win of the Season.

I have just seen Millwall come from behind at London Road to beat Peterbrough 2-1. A performance that couldn't be anymore different from the opening game of the season. 

The lions 2-1 defeat at the hands of Blackpool was what I was expecting, But not the performance. The first half saw the majority of the chances fall the lions way,But yet again one chance one goal for Blackpool. They were slow going forward. Whereas Blackpool kept the ball for fun,The defence was solid and having one of the finest youngsters in the league with Thomas Ince. Plus KJ's tendency to play players out of positions didn't help with defenders Scott Malone and Shane Lowry playing unnatural positions, leaving the lions exposed down the left wing. 

Whereas the game against the Posh couldn't be more different. Yes the lions did go one nil down, Thanks to a good goal from George Boyd. But that was the only time we was put under pressure in the first half. With the lions missing chance after chance it looked like it would the Same as usual, But a volley from Scott Malone was just deserved. 

The second half was basically a attacking onslaught from the lions. With good play from Keogh led to a great finish from Darius Henderson. Some lions fans saying we should get rid, No chance. If he plays like he did last night, we'll see another 20 goals, Plus his partnership Keogh took a turn in the right direction at P'boro  

One of the highlights of the night was the performance of Scott Malone, Due to Keogh pushing in to support Henderson, Malone was basically covering 2 positions for 90 mins, which he done with ease, Plus what a finish for his goal, Kenny Jackett may have just found another gem of a player. 

The game at London Road also saw a change in formation. From a rigid 4-4-2 against Blackpool to a more expansive 4-3-3 which would move go 4-5-1 in defending. This also saw a change in play, Their was a change in play aswell. No long ball was used instead it was fast passing football, KJ footballing "revolution" in style of  play may be working. 

From the two games we got exactly what I'm expecting. A defeat to Blackpool and coming away with 3 points at p'boro. Plus the lions record of only 3 away defeats in 2012 is always positive. 

Next up is Sheffield Wednesday, A strong attacking team on a high after promotion and have carried on their form after last seasons success. And I would happily take a draw from this game. 

Two games in and place are bottom and the Lions are mid-table, I'm sure we would all take that at the end of the season ! 

COYL 

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