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Millwall lose out in nine goal thriller

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.

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Leeds perspective for potential new Millwall signing Jamie Shackleton

 

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.”