Romain Esse has agreed to a new long-term deal with Millwall.
The 19-year-old forward from Lambeth had entered the final year of his current contract, raising concerns that rival teams might snap him up. However, those worries have now been put to rest with Esse’s commitment to stay at The Den.
Esse, who is involved with the England U20 setup, is widely regarded as a future star. His potential has already started to turn heads, and he is expected to attract interest from bigger clubs in the coming years. So far, Esse has scored four senior goals, all of which have come away from The Den—at Middlesbrough, Coventry, Portsmouth, and most recently Bristol City in Millwall’s second game of the Championship season.
Having been on the fringes of the first team for the past two seasons, this campaign is set to be his major breakthrough. Esse has started all three of Millwall’s Championship games so far this season, signaling just how highly head coach Neil Harris values him moving forward.
Millwall do not disclose the length of their long term deals.
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My first trip to the Den for our first game away from home this season! Millwall had sold out this game with it not only being their first home game of the season but also to pay respects to the tragic passing of their chairman John Berylson.
In the opening 20 minutes there was no real action for either side.
After a City corner, Millwall looked to counter attack through Duncan Watmore but was dragged to the floor by Joe Williams who was then booked.
2 corners followed for City with Williams seeing his shot blocked and then a brilliant block by Jake Cooper to deny Nahki Wells.
Moments later, Sam Bell was bundled to the ground in the opposing box but his penalty shouts were waved away.
A fairly uneventful half as both sides failed to threaten either goal. I thought both wing-backs had a good half for the hosts, ex-city Joe Bryan and especially Dan McNamara. Cameron Pring looked solid for City also.
The second half began with Jason Knight, who scored 2 in midweek, dink a cross to the far post but Pring couldn’t get a good enough contact on it.
A dangerous tackle from Shaun Hutchinson on Harry Cornick saw him go into the book as the players protested for a red card and the freekick saw Bell’s header hit the side netting.
Anis Mehmeti drove past a few players and then his shot from outside of the box goes just wide of the post.
The usually impressive Zian Flemming came off and on came young Romain Esse who the Millwall fans are very fond of. The 18 year old academy graduate scored a goal to beat Middlesbrough in the opening game of the season.
Ephraim Yeboah, made his league debut for City as the speedy 17 year old came on from the bench.
The 89th minute saw George Saville’s freekick palmed away by Max O’Leary.
In the 94th minute, in the same way we scored on our season opener, Harry Cornick took a long throw-in, but this time, captain Matty James rolled back the years and acrobatically blasted the ball into the bottom corner. What a way to win it!
A draw would’ve been fair as both teams were mediocre throughout, Millwall will be bitterly disappointed to lose in that fashion.
📅12.08.23
🆚Millwall 0-1 Bristol City
🏟️The Den
⚽️Matty James (90+4’)
Romain Esse scored his first Millwall goal as they claimed victory at Middlesbrough on the opening day of the campaign.
Team News
Matija Sarkic made his debut in the Millwall goal. Joe Bryan, Casper De Norre and Kevin Nisbet also made their debuts for the club.
As for Middlesbrough, Morgan Rogers and Marcus Forss started as last year’s top scorer Cuba Akpom was on the bench.
The Match
The Lions started the better of the two sides, with Flemming looking lively, the Dutchman has had plenty of admirers this summer and based on this performance, the Lions will be very happy they still have him in their squad.
The games first chance arrived as early as the fourth minute. Danny McNamara’s cross found debutant Casper De Norre in the box, he teed up Flemming, he curled his shot wide of the far post.
Duncan Watmore, playing against his former club, picked the ball and embarked on a fine run towards goal, his strike deflected away for a corner which produced nothing.
Shaun Hutchinson’s fine run down the right hand side allowed him to cross for Flemming who was unmarked but the Dutchman unfortunately hit an air shot when unmarked.
The home side thought they had taken the lead in the 39th minute, Hayden Hackney finished Matt Crooks’ cross but the linesman’s flag was raised as Crooks failed to keep the ball in play.
Watmore was really enjoying himself and in the 61st minute, he played in Nisbet who was denied superbly by Senny Dieng.
in the 67th minute, Rogers reminded Millwall he is a threat. He received the ball to his feet slipped as he shot, it looked like it was going wide but Murray Wallace’s toe forced the save from Sarkic.
The Lions took the lead in the 79th minute. Two substitutes Aidomo Emakhu and Esse combined brilliantly. Emakahu’s pace saw him break away from his marker and find Esse at the back post who curled in brilliantly to fire the Lions in front.
Boro created a number of chances to try and get an equaliser but they failed to trouble Sarkic in the Millwall goal and the Lions saw out the six minutes of stoppage time.
Millwall were beaten 5-4 in their first pre-season friendly against Crystal Palace this afternoon.
The Lions fielded two different sides for either half and 22 players got game time in their legs.
The game started fast and Eberechi Eze put the hosts ahead two minutes in before Benik Afobe levelled arrears five minutes later with a snapshot that flew into the top corner.
The Eagles went back in front shortly after when Jordan Ayew slammed home but it was the same story after Afobe once again got Millwall back on level terms after a nice header found the back of the net after an excellent team move.
Just after the hour mark Palace made it three and then four. Goals from Rob Street and Christian Benteke respectively seemed to have put the game out of Millwall’s reach.
But the Lions came roaring back, summer signings Charlie Cresswell and Zian Flemming scored in quick succession to finish off the comeback.
Flemming’s goal being a long range strike that had too much power for the Palace stopper after a nice bit of skill.
With five minutes to go Palace scored the decisive goal when the Lions couldn’t clear their lines and the striker tapped home from close range.
A good run out for the Millwall and plenty of positives to take away with the debutants in particular doing really well.
Millwall look set to sign Leeds United midfielder Jamie Shackleton on a season-long loan.
The 22-year-old can also operate as a right-back which will provide competition for Lions academy product Danny McNamara.
We spoke to Paul from Leeds That Podcast:
“Shack is a great player, and desperately needs the game time.
“He started as a CM but Bielsa played him as a right back. He’s versatile but needs game time to find his place
“He’s a work horse. Incredibly fit, agile and fast.
“His weaknesses are lack of game time. Once he’s had a run he’ll start flying and the loan move is really good for him. He’s a really great guy – hard working and really humble. We wish him well.”
