MATCH THREAD ' CARDIFF CITY v MILLWALL ' MATCH THRE

CARDIFF CITY v MILLWALL
Championship
Saturday 18th April 3.00pm.
Cardiff City Stadium

Betting
Cardiff evens
Draw 12/5
Millwall 11/4

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About 350 Millwall fans are expected.

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Cardiff City: Marshall, Peltier, Malone, Ecuele Manga, Morrison, Whittingham, Gunnarsson, Ralls, Noone, Doyle, Mason.

Subs: Moore, Fabio, Adeyemi, O'Keefe, Pilkington, Kennedy, Harris.

Cardiff are still without on-loan striker Conor McAleny through injury, so 23-year-old forward Joe Mason is expected to lead the line once again.

Eoin Doyle is expected to start in McAleny's absence for the second game in a row after he scored against Ipswich, while winger Anthony Pilkington could start for the first time since he recovered from an injury.

The likely line-ups
Cardiff City (4-4-2):  Marshall, Peltier, Manga, Morrison, Malone, Fabio, Gunnarsson, Whittingham, Ralls, Mason, Doyle.

Millwall (4-4-2):  Forde, Cummings, Nelson, Beevers, Harding, Martin, Gueye, Abdou, Bailey, O’Brien, Gregory.


Cardiff:  Winger Anthony Pilkington is in contention after coming off the bench at Ipswich following his long-term hamstring problem.

Ben Turner came through a development game recently following his ankle injury.


Strikers Alex Revell and Federico Macheda look set to miss out with their respective injuries, whilst Kagisho Dikgacoi will miss out again although he is making good progress.


Anthony Pilkington has been out for five months, but now he’s back and that’s great news for City

Millwall manager Neil Harris confirmed midfielder Shaun Williams is likely to miss Saturday’s game with Cardiff.



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Strikers Alex Revell and Federico Macheda look set to miss out with their respective injuries, whilst Kagisho Dikgacoi will miss out again although he is making good progress.

Slade will want to sort his terrible home run out with nothing but a win against bottom 3 side Millwall


' MILLWALL '

Shaun Williams is a doubt after limping off during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win at home to Wigan and leaving the stadium on crutches.

Defender Jos Hooiveld is available after missing the previous two matches with a minor injury whilst Paris Cowan-Hall should feature in the squad again after he suffered a hairline fracture to his tibia and damaged a small stabilising knee ligament back in January.

Midfielder Ed Upson is suspended after receiving a straight red card against Wigan.


Possible Lineups

Cardiff City

1 Marshall
2 Peltier
5 Manga
36 Morrison
4 Malone
11 Noone
7 Whittingham
17 Gunnarsson
21 Ralls
15 McAleny
24 Mason

Millwall

1 Forde
4 Cummings
35 Sid Nelson
16 Beevers
21 Harding
15 Upson
26 Abdou
6 Williams S
11 Woolford
9 Gregory
22 O'Brien

Preview

Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in New Cross,[1] south-east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the Millwall area of the Isle of Dogs in 1910. From then until 1993 the club played at The Den, a now-demolished stadium in New Cross, before moving to its current home stadium nearby, also called The Den.

The traditional club crest is a lion rampant, referred to in the team's nickname "The Lions". Millwall's traditional kit consists of blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks. Millwall have a long-standing rivalry with West Ham United. The local derby between the two sides has been contested almost 100 times since 1899. In the media, Millwall's supporters have often been associated with hooliganism, with numerous films having been made fictionalising their notoriety. The fans are renowned for their chant "No one likes us, we don't care" which is sung to the tune of Sailing by Rod Stewart.

In 2004, the team reached the final of the FA Cup and, in doing so, qualified for the UEFA Cup the following season, playing in Europe for the first time in their history. The club has also reached FA Cup semi-finals on another four occasions, in 1900, 1903, 1937 and 2013. Millwall have spent the majority of their existence competing in the second or third tier of the Football League. The team spent two seasons in the top flight between 1988–90, in which the club achieved its highest ever finish of tenth place in the First Division. Based on all results during the club's 87 seasons in the Football League from 1920–21 to 2013–14, Millwall are ranked as the 40th most successful club in English football.

Form - Last 5 Games

Cardiff

Sat 21/03/15 CHA Cardiff City 2 - 0 Birmingham City
Sat 04/04/15 CHA Reading 1 - 1 Cardiff City
Sat 06/04/15 CHA Cardiff City 0 - 3 Bolton
Sat 11/04/15 CHA Leeds 1 - 2 Cardiff City
Tue 14/04/15 CHA Ipswich 3 - 1 Cardiff City

Millwall

Tue 17/03/15 CHA Millwall 0 - 0 Brighton
Sat 21/03/15 CHA Brentford 2 - 2 Millwall
Fri 03/04/15 CHA Millwall 2 - 1 Charlton Athletic
Sat 11/04/15 CHA Millwall 0 - 2 Watford
Tue 14/04/15 CHA Millwall 2 - 0 Wigan

Last 5 meetings

2014/2015 Sat 25 Oct Millwall 1 - 0 Cardiff City Championship
2012/2013 Sat 29 Dec Cardiff City 1 - 0 Millwall Championship
2012/2013 Tue 18 Sep Millwall 0 - 2 Cardiff City Championship
2011/2012 Sat 31 Mar Cardiff City 0 - 0 Millwall Championship
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Millwall 0 - 0 Cardiff City Championship

Previous Highlights



Match Odds

Cardiff 5/6
Draw 12/5
Millwall 3

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4-0.

4-1 City

Millwall manager gives injury update on Shaun Williams ahead of tricky Cardiff City trip

Wed 15 April 2015

By Brad Pinard


Millwall manager Neil Harris confirmed midfielder Shaun Williams is likely to miss Saturday’s game with Cardiff.


‘That was a Millwall performance’ Neil Harris hails passionate Den display against Wigan
Battling Millwall still alive after dramatic Wigan win in feisty Den clash

The impressive general limped off in the first half of Tuesday night’s vital 2-0 win over Wigan and left the ground on crutches.

Central partner Ed Upson was sent off in the second half of the game and will also miss Saturday’s trip to Cardiff so Harris has some big decisions to make as the Lions eye another huge result.

The win over Wigan keeps their survival hopes alive and Harris doesn’t see Williams’ injury as too much of a hindrance.

“He walked in on crutches, as a precaution,” Harris said.

“Obviously anybody who walks in on a Tuesday night game on crutches is struggling for Saturday.

“I have got some good players in my squad who can step in.

“I had 24 fit first team players to choose from tonight, and that’s excluding a very talented under-21 side who are unbeaten in nine games.

“So we have got depth in the squad. Sometimes one players’ misfortune is another ones gain, and that may be the case on Saturday.”

Millwall face trips to Cardiff and Blackburn in the next six days and getting results at both grounds is a must as they look to avoid the drop.

Any decision on Rotherham’s point deduction will also have a big effect on the squad, but four wins from four now would surely keep Millwall up.

Cardiff City 4 Millwall 2

3-1 to us. How many are they bringing downL

Just want to point out to all those who predict a City win with 4 goals we have not scored 4 since Dec 2012!

2-0 City.

Just want to point out to all those who predict a City win with 4 goals we have not scored 4 since Dec 2012!

2-0 City.

that is a long time!!

Millwall boss Neil Harris has confirmed that Shaun Williams is out for their clash against Cardiff after suffering a foot injury against Wigan last night, reports ClubCall.

Harris will have to wait to find out the extent of the injury
Despite the Lions manager ruling him out of their fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium the London club are still unsure on the extent of his injury.

The 28-year-old left the Den on crutches whilst wearing a protective boot after their vital 2-0 win over fellow relegation fighters Wigan Athletic.

The midfielder suffered the blow after sliding into an advertising board, despite bravely attempting to play on, he was subbed off before half time.

Despite this worrying news, the Lions fans went home happy last night after they kept their survival hopes alive with a the over the Latics.

But it was an eventful evening with Williams’ central partner, Ed Upson, getting sent off, which means he will also miss the trip to Wales.

Despite the absentees, Harris will have to remain upbeat in this dog fight because the Lions have not won in their last four trips to Cardiff, with their last win coming in 2005.

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Anthony Pilkington has been out for five months, but now he’s back and that’s great news for City

Just want to point out to all those who predict a City win with 4 goals we have not scored 4 since Dec 2012!

2-0 City.

5-1 to City

Cardiff v Millwall Betting

Cardiff evens
Draw 12/5
Millwall 11/4

" What the managers say ahead of Cardiff City/Millwall this Saturday. "


Cardiff:  Russell Slade has encouraged unity between the club and its supporters in the aftermath of the Cardiff City Supporters Trust’s request for the club to improve its engagement with the fans.

Slade said: “You do want everybody trying to pull in the same direction. That’s important for any success. My priority is the football, the players and dealing with that. Any off-the-field thing has to be dealt with by the relevant parties.”

Millwall:  Interim manager Neil Harris is confident his side can avoid relegation. “If the players continue to perform like they are then we have a chance,” said Harris, whose job could be made a little easier if relegation rivals Rotherham are deducted points for fielding an ineligible player.

He added: “I came in with the initial task of trying to put a belief back into the squad that was a little bit low because results had not been great. There is a good bunch of fellas in that dressing room that just needed a little guidance.”

Millwall:  Shaun Williams is a doubt after limping off during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win at home to Wigan and leaving the stadium on crutches.

Defender Jos Hooiveld is available after missing the previous two matches with a minor injury whilst Paris Cowan-Hall should feature in the squad again after he suffered a hairline fracture to his tibia and damaged a small stabilising knee ligament back in January.

Midfielder Ed Upson is suspended after receiving a straight red card against Wigan.

Cardiff:  Winger Anthony Pilkington is in contention after coming off the bench at Ipswich following his long-term hamstring problem.

Ben Turner came through a development game recently following his ankle injury.


Strikers Alex Revell and Federico Macheda look set to miss out with their respective injuries, whilst Kagisho Dikgacoi will miss out again although he is making good progress.

The likely line-ups
Cardiff City (4-4-2):  Marshall, Peltier, Manga, Morrison, Malone, Fabio, Gunnarsson, Whittingham, Ralls, Mason, Doyle.

Millwall (4-4-2):  Forde, Cummings, Nelson, Beevers, Harding, Martin, Gueye, Abdou, Bailey, O’Brien, Gregory.

Cardiff are still without on-loan striker Conor McAleny through injury, so 23-year-old forward Joe Mason is expected to lead the line once again.

Eoin Doyle is expected to start in McAleny's absence for the second game in a row after he scored against Ipswich, while winger Anthony Pilkington could start for the first time since he recovered from an injury.

Millwall are without midfielder Ed Upson, who was sent off in the ill-tempered clash with Wigan in mid-week for his involvement in a fracas.

Shaun Williams could miss the clash after he was taken off after 42 minutes with an injury and is likely to be replaced Nicky Bailey.

Striker Magaye Gueye is pushing to start after he scored a late second on Tuesday.

Cardiff have a had a frustrating return to Championship football, following their relegation from the Premier League last year, but they could end the season on a high.

After Millwall, the Bluebirds face bottom of the table Blackpool and fellow mid-table side Nottingham Forest as they look to leave their supporters optimistic ahead the 2015-2016 campaign.

Cardiff's home form is a cause for concern though as they have won just one of their last eight in front of their own supporters, and lost 3-0 to Bolton Wanderers on Easter Monday.

They hit back with a 2-1 win away at Leeds United in their next game, but lost 3-1 to Ipswich Town last time out.

Their patchy form is typical of a mid-table side, but if they can pick up some solid points between now and the end of the season then they may be able to climb from their current position of 13th into the top half.

Promotion will the target for Russell Slade next year, and he will be keen to improve his squad over the summer to build a side which is capable of competing for a return to the Premier League.

Recent form: DWDLWL

Millwall may be the marginal favourites to win this game, despite their torrid season which has left them in serious danger of going down to League One.

However, momentum does funny things in football and the Lions will be buoyed by their 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic on Tuesday which has given them a chance of preserving their Championship status.

Victory in South Wales would put the Lions just two points behind Rotherham United, who occupy 21st in the league, and the Millers don't play this weekend.

Their scheduled game with Reading has been arranged as the Royals play Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday afternoon.

However, if Millwall are going to overtake them in the league then victory at Cardiff is essential as they finish the season with games against top-half side Blackburn Rovers, and playoff hopefuls Derby County and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

They have lost just one of their last five games, but haven't won away from home since they beat Birmingham City 1-0 in February.

Recent form: LDDWLW

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Cardiff have a had a frustrating return to Championship, following their relegation from the Premier League last year, but they could end the season on a high.

After Millwall, the Bluebirds face bottom of the table Blackpool and fellow mid-table side Nottingham Forest as they look to leave their supporters optimistic ahead the 2015-2016 campaign.

Cardiff's home form is a cause for concern though as they have won just one of their last eight in front of their own supporters, and lost 3-0 to Bolton Wanderers on Easter Monday.

They hit back with a 2-1 win away at Leeds United in their next game, but lost 3-1 to Ipswich Town last time out.

Their patchy form is typical of a mid-table side, but if they can pick up some solid points between now and the end of the season then they may be able to climb from their current position of 13th into the top half.

Promotion will the target for Russell Slade next year, and he will be keen to improve his squad over the summer to build a side which is capable of competing for a return to the Premier League.

Recent form: DWDLWL



Millwall may be the marginal favourites to win this game, despite their torrid season which has left them in serious danger of going down to League One.

However, momentum does funny things in football and the Lions will be buoyed by their 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic on Tuesday which has given them a chance of preserving their Championship status.

Victory in South Wales would put the Lions just two points behind Rotherham United, who occupy 21st in the league, and the Millers don't play this weekend.

Their scheduled game with Reading has been arranged as the Royals play Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday afternoon.

However, if Millwall are going to go overtake them in the league then victory at Cardiff is essential as they finish the season with games against top-half side Blackburn Rovers, and playoff hopefuls Derby County and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

They have lost just one of their last five games, but haven't won away from home since they beat Birmingham City 1-0 in February.

About 350 Millwall are expected tomorrow.

Millwall assisstant: First goal will reveal Cardiff mindset
by Alex Aldridge

April 17, 2015


DAVE Livermore believes scoring the first goal could prove crucial for Millwall when they travel to Cardiff City tomorrow.
The mid-table Bluebirds have nothing left to play for this season whereas the Lions, who beat Wigan in midweek, desperately need another three points in their fight for survival.
With the pressure off, care-free Cardiff could relax and produce their best performance of the campaign – or roll over easily if Millwall come out all guns blazing.

And Livermore, who is assisting interim boss Neil Harris, said: "The key to games like this is generally the first goal – that usually tells you a lot about the teams in mid-table.
"For the ones that don't have anything to play for, if you go a goal behind you quickly find out whether they're up for it or not. That'll be important for us at the weekend.
"Cardiff are a massive club who were in the Premier League not so long ago and they've got some very good players.
"We've seen them recently play with full-backs in wide positions away at Ipswich but we don't anticipate that they'd do that at home.
"Players like Craig Noone and Anthony Pilkington could come back into the fold to give them an attacking threat, so they're a good side.
"The first 20 minutes and possibly the first goal – a bit like in any game – will be really, really important."
Livermore says fitness levels in Millwall's squad are being carefully managed following Tuesday's draining clash with the Latics.
"We need to get as much recovery time into the players as we can," he explained.
"Yesterday they had a second-day recovery session with very, very minimal work outside.
"This morning was a little more tactical and we got some information into the guys regarding Cardiff, but we're mindful of how long we're on our feet.
"We need to be fully-recovered in time for Saturday."

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CARDIFF HOME

Cardiff have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 2 of the last 7 stagings of this fixture, being outscored by their opponents by 7 goals to 6.

Cardiff have scored in 70% of their last 20 home games.

Cardiff have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their last 20 home games.

Marshall, Peltier, Malone, Ecuele Manga, Morrison, Whittingham, Gunnarsson, Ralls, Noone, Doyle, Mason.

Subs: Moore, Fabio, Adeyemi, O'Keefe, Pilkington, Kennedy, Harris.

Full Time - Cardiff City 0-0 Millwall

FT 0-0

Very poor performance.

These sort of performances are just not going to do the club any favours. Season tickets sales are going to be right down.