Oadlad
Roofer
It seems to me (and Millwall seems to prove it) that our usual match strategy is that we use the first half to lay the groundwork for the second half. Which explains our modest number of efforts on goal.
Dean Hammond said on LCFC radio commentary that he/we would expect Millwall's concentration and energy levels to decline near the end after chasing after our possession and so it proved.
Of course scoring first, in whichever half, pulls the opponent on to the front foot and opens the game up offering space for our pacy lads.
So, if seen in this light, then the halftime pessimism last night was not justified as it was only half way through a well thought out plan.
Will see if Burnley follows this pattern.
Incidently, Hammond was a first class summariser, probably the best I have heard...
Dean Hammond said on LCFC radio commentary that he/we would expect Millwall's concentration and energy levels to decline near the end after chasing after our possession and so it proved.
Of course scoring first, in whichever half, pulls the opponent on to the front foot and opens the game up offering space for our pacy lads.
So, if seen in this light, then the halftime pessimism last night was not justified as it was only half way through a well thought out plan.
Will see if Burnley follows this pattern.
Incidently, Hammond was a first class summariser, probably the best I have heard...