Millwall grab their first home victory since January 17th in a 1-0 result over Northampton.
The Lions greatly improved their chances for promotion as they pulled level with MK Dons in the table and moved within striking distance of 2nd place Peterborough.
Gary Alexander’s 9th goal of the season was the difference maker in a game that was dominated by Millwall for the first 65 minutes. Consistent possession and good movement upfield by Jackett’s 4-3-3 formation, kept Northampton at bay for the majority of the match.
James Henry continued to show fantastic skill and form as he created several chances from the wing and was responsible for setting up the only score with Alexander. His loan is just about up and will call for a return to Reading. You can be sure that manager,Kenny Jackett and his colleagues are working the phones to try to get an extension.
It’s now a run of 3 straight wins and the boys find themselves in a very favorable position going down the stretch.
Next up: A huge matchup against League-leading Leicester City at The Den. The Foxes have not lost in the league since October. Matty Fryatt is the top scorer with 28 goals in all competitions, and will prove to be a tough challenge for the not-so-stable Lion defense.
Could this be the perfect return opportunity for our Robbo? We sure could use him against the LCFC attack.
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millwallyank // March 11, 2009 at 3:23 pm
James Henry has been extended until the playoffs. Good for him, good for Reading, good for us.
College Soccer Talk // March 11, 2009 at 9:26 pm
That is great news! Henry has been the best player on the pitch for MFC over the last few.