Crucial clash
Posted on: Mon 24 Mar 2008
Millwall take on Luton Town at The Den on Bank Holiday Monday knowing that the next three games over the coming 12 days could have a crucial bearing on the club's League One future.
The Hatters' visit to SE16 is followed by a trip to fellow strugglers Bournemouth on Saturday before the third side from the current bottom four Gillingham arrive for a crunch clash on 5th April.
Boss Kenny Jackett believes his side can take a major step towards safety with a win against Luton after losing ground on Gilingham and Crewe at the weekend.
"Four points from the two Easter games would be a good return," he said after watching his side draw 1-1 at Oldham.
"We know how important this next game is and how tough it will be after the hard fought encounter we had at Kenilworth Road recently.
The lesson we must take into the game is the importance of taking advantage of periods of play when we are dominant.
On Saturday we didn't have anything to show for the long periods of the game when we were on top."
With the likes of Gary Alexander, Lewis Grabban, Alan Dunne, Andy Frampton and the suspended Marc Laird still likely to be missing, the manager will put his faith in the 16 who were on duty at Boundary Park.
"It doesn't look like we'll get anyone back for this one," he said.
"It is very frustrating to have so many players sidelined once again, but we just have to get on with it."
Jem Karacan made a sound debut against The Latics and looks set to make his home debut in front of his Millwall supporting relatives on Monday.
The Hatters' visit to SE16 is followed by a trip to fellow strugglers Bournemouth on Saturday before the third side from the current bottom four Gillingham arrive for a crunch clash on 5th April.
Boss Kenny Jackett believes his side can take a major step towards safety with a win against Luton after losing ground on Gilingham and Crewe at the weekend.
"Four points from the two Easter games would be a good return," he said after watching his side draw 1-1 at Oldham.
"We know how important this next game is and how tough it will be after the hard fought encounter we had at Kenilworth Road recently.
The lesson we must take into the game is the importance of taking advantage of periods of play when we are dominant.
On Saturday we didn't have anything to show for the long periods of the game when we were on top."
With the likes of Gary Alexander, Lewis Grabban, Alan Dunne, Andy Frampton and the suspended Marc Laird still likely to be missing, the manager will put his faith in the 16 who were on duty at Boundary Park.
"It doesn't look like we'll get anyone back for this one," he said.
"It is very frustrating to have so many players sidelined once again, but we just have to get on with it."
Jem Karacan made a sound debut against The Latics and looks set to make his home debut in front of his Millwall supporting relatives on Monday.
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