Thoroughly enjoyed speaking w/Josh Murphy this week. He was open about the challenges he's faced in recent years, how his brother Jacob helped him through said struggles, his sizzling form at Oxford + embracing fatherhood. Exclusive interview:
#oufc
#EFL
Exclusive:
#Millwall
have agreed a deal with Tottenham to sign Japhet Tanganga on a permanent basis. Now down to the Lions to agree personal terms with the 25yo CB. Expecting others to be in the frame too.
#THFC
๐จUnderstand Charlton have been denied permission to speak with Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham.
City Football Group don't want to lose Buckingham and blocked Charlton's approach even though
#CAFC
agreed to meet the relevant compensation demands.
Charlie Cresswell deserves tremendous credit for the manner in which he turned his loan spell around. Don't think there would have been too many grumbles had he taken the opportunity to leave us in Jan, but he stepped up and looked the part after the window had shut.
#Millwall
A big day for
#Millwall
tomorrow as we honour John Berylson in front of his family at the Den.
I spoke to Steve Kavanagh for
@MirrorFootball
about the tributes, how Berylson set himself apart from other owners and the Lions' new chairman: his son, James.
Gary Rowett did an exceptional job at
#Millwall
and deserves tremendous credit for turning us into a stable Championship outfit.
Beyond that, he's also a thoroughly good man who was v generous with his time and went above + beyond to raise money for causes close to the club. 1/2
๐จExcl: Grimsby Town have won the race for Kamil Conteh, who is leaving Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee.
Paul Hurst's side have beaten several other League Two clubs to a deal for the highly-rated midfielder.
#GTFC
#MFC
Liverpool reportedly set to hijack
#MUFC
move for Cody Gakpo. Was always likely to move after starring at the World Cup. Good time to repost this in-depth feature on Gakpo's secret tactical training regime.
@MirrorFootball
#LFC
#LiverpoolFC
Desperately sad news. John Berylson was everything a football club owner should be and more: a true
#Millwall
legend whose passion and commitment to our club will never be forgotten.
Thoughts with the Berylson family. RIP, John.
๐จExclusive interview with Kevin McDonald for
@MirrorFootball
.
We spoke about playing after his kidney transplant, how
#Fulham
helped him before, during and after his surgery and the route back to the
#EFL
via Exeter City.
#FFC
#ECFC
#Wolves
Gary Rowett signing a new deal caps a great few days. Done a cracking job over the past three years.
Starting to get the feeling that this summer could be a bit of a watershed moment for us - feels like the club are really trying to take things to the next level.
#Millwall
Big statement of intent getting Zian Flemming over the line. We've desperately needed a No.10 for far too long and the fact Flemming can play anywhere up front is an added bonus. 22 goals and 11 assists in 60 Eredivisie games is a top return - very exciting signing.
#Millwall
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of
#BurnleyFC
forward Chris Wood. New Zealand international is expected to travel up to Newcastle for a medical tonight. Set to be Eddie Howe's second January signing
#nufc
Strong stuff from
#Millwall
CEO +
#EFL
board member Steve Kavanagh this morning on FA claims that Professional Game Board approved the scrapping of FA Cup replays.
Makes it clear that was not the case + that he and others were given no say in the matter:
Tom McIntyre to
#Pompey
is a done deal. Told medical + contracts all done and dusted.
As outlined last night, deal worth in the region of ยฃ75k + includes a sell-on clause for
#ReadingFC
.
In a week where the Premier League failed to even vote on a new
#EFL
funding deal, the latest developments involving
#ReadingFC
underlines why football so desperately needs an independent regulator. It has always been, and remains, the only answer:
What a job Neil Harris has done. Think it's easy to forget how much of a state we were in following the Sheff W game. We were down + out and only heading one way. Most saw NH as a decent fit + I fancied him to do well but would argue he's exceeded expectations.
#Millwall
๐จ
#Millwall
trying to beat the deadline to seal a deal for Callum Styles. Club have agreed terms with Barnsley on a one-year loan deal which also includes an option to purchase the Hungary international.
Other Championship clubs were in for Styles, so would be a real coup.
Japhet Tanganga been an absolute colossus over past few games. Definitely taken time to find his feet but looked a cut above defensively, especially since Neil Harris took charge. Hadn't scored a senior goal prior to Southampton - now has two in four!
#Millwall
Bradshaw has really grown into the lone striker role this season. Been absolutely electric since the turn of the year - 16 goal contributions is some going.
Nice to see him getting rewards in front of goal, but his hold-up/aerial play has been class too. Very good.
#Millwall
Can't knock John Berylson's ambition: twice in seven months now that we've broken/come close to breaking our transfer record depending on structure of the Nisbet deal.
Also factor in outlays for likes of Honeyman and Emakhu. Possibly more to come this month too.
#Millwall
Squad does feel a touch light but we've added genuine quality this summer. Would argue the majority - if not all - of our eight signings are first-team calibre players. Berylson family deserve a lot of credit too as we've spent a significant amount by our standards.
#Millwall
Dont think today reflects too well on
#Millwall
's recruitment. Signed the CB we needed in the summer this week (18 days into the Jan window). Now less than two weeks to get attacking players in. Been painfully obvious what we've needed for months too.
๐จ Excl: Stoke City defender Matt Baker is heading to Newport County on loan. The highly-rated centre-back is a Wales U21 international and has been a regular for Stoke's U21 side this term.
#NCAFC
#SCFC
๐จExcl: Nathan Rooney in the frame to become new head coach at Grimsby Town.
Highly-rated 34yo has enjoyed plenty of success in Gibraltar with Bruno's Magpies and has previously held roles at Blackburn and Crawley Town. More
@MirrorFootball
#GTFC
#EFL
Watching Millwall U23s, who are 2-0 up against Charlton at the break. Both Nana Boateng and Zak Lovelace are playing after making their senior debuts recently with the latter on the scoresheet.
Jayden Davis has caught the eye in midfield. Looks a player.
Proper
#Millwall
performance + a well deserved win. Whole back five were absolutely immense and Hutchinson slotted back in seamlessly. Scored a really nice goal, plenty of strong individual performances + another win and clean sheet to boot.
#Millwall
going down the head coach route with Joe Edwards.
Personally felt there was an element of risk with all three of the final candidates (for different reasons) but I think turning to an up-and-coming coach like Edwards is probably the right move. 1/2
Job done for Neil Harris: three straight wins rubber-stamps safety. Fitting in some ways considering he came in too late to save us almost 10 years ago after the Holloway shambles. No such problem this time. Done a truly magnificent job.
#Millwall
Aidomo Emakhu having a really good pre-season. So dynamic. His pace could be a really useful tool for us off the bench if he stays in and around the first-team
#Millwall
Flemming very, very good tonight. His goal return has been impressive, but he's starting to have more of an influence in games (beyond that) now. Thought that during the Sheffield United match and again tonight. Can only be a good thing for us
#Millwall
Billy Mitchell just went close to scoring an absolute worldie.
He's had an absolute blinder in midfield for
#Millwall
tonight. Never goes hiding, always showing for the ball.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy is a top, top signing. Was really impressed with him at Coventry last year and think he'll add a lot in that wing-back role.
#Millwall
Another meek surrender at home from
#Millwall
, who are now hurtling towards relegation - less than 10 months after finding themselves 45 minutes away from the Championship play-offs. Shambolic.
Tyler Burey heading back to
#Millwall
. Will be interesting to see how much he features over the next few weeks.
Personally would have preferred him to see the season out playing regularly in L2 but can see why the club have decided to bring him back early.
๐ต BREAKING:
Hartlepool United forward Tyler Burey will be returning to Millwall.
The 20-year-old being recalled will help boost the Championship clubs numbers due to COVID and injuries stretching their squad.
#Pools
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#HUFC
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#BBCFootball
If you get a chance, the full interview with Joe Edwards on MillwallTV+ is well worth your time. A really insightful 25 min plus interview.
First impressions are v positive. Reckons fans will like JE's comments on being more proactive with the ball + youth development.
#Millwall
Nisbet will get the plaudits for the goal (which was very good) but Bradshaw has been superb so far and makes such a difference to how we play. Has really evolved into a proper
#Millwall
centre forward during the past 12/18 months.
๐จEXCL: A deep dive into Leyton Orient, who have made the best start to a season in L2 history under Richie Wellens. Former Salford man has worked wonders at the O's.
Includes insight from him, Mark Devlin and Darren Pratley.
#LOFC
#EFL
@MirrorFootball
Former
#Millwall
striker Steve Morison set for his first game in charge at Cardiff today after being named temporary boss.
Tom Bradshaw has tipped him to be a hit.
So much to like about that performance from
#Millwall
. A very impressive second-half capped by a fantastic goal from Hutchinson, who was immense.
Starting to see real signs of progress now in terms of where Joe Edwards wants to take this group. An exciting start to 2024.
EXCL: Liverpool and Manchester United amongst the clubs keeping tabs on Preston prodigy Felipe Rodriguez-Gentile.
16-year-old striker scored five goals in an FA Youth Cup match earlier this month.
@MirrorFootball
#MUFC
#LFC
#PNEFC
Been a season to remember for
#StockportCounty
+ Isaac Olaofe. Last time the ex-
#Millwall
striker won promotion Covid restrictions meant just over 1000 people could attend. Today he'll toast Stockport's League Two title win in front of 10,000. Interview:
Last night was an absolute sickener, but Coventry's last minute equaliser means EVERY result (pretty much) has gone our way tonight. It's the hope that kills you...
#Millwall
Oliver Burke to
#Millwall
is interesting. Seems to have gone off the boil after a big move but think a loan makes sense.
Itโs important we donโt sign the wrong players this month, even if we need additions, given how vital it is that we get this attacking overhaul right.
Viktor Johansson has been one of the Championship's top goalkeepers for the last two years so absolutely no surprise to learn that clubs are already lining up moves ahead of the summer. Set to cost just ยฃ750,000 due to a release clause.
#RUFC
#EFL
๐จBristol Rovers set to sign Ellery Balcombe on loan for the rest of the season. Brentford goalkeeper had been on loan in League Two at Crawley Town but was cut short today.
#BristolRovers
#TownTeamTogether
#BrentfordFC
Bournemouth just a cut above in the end. Still been a cracking season; certainly didn't have us pegged to be in the play-off mix at all a few months ago, let alone to still in the picture on the final day. Did us proud.
#Millwall
๐จ Excl: Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle being tracked by a number of Premier League clubs.
The highly-rated 21-year-old has started the season as
#WAFC
's first-choice GK and caught the eye but bigger clubs are already circling.
Oxford United closing in on an agreement to make Des Buckingham their new head coach.
The Oxford-born 38yo is part of City Football Group + was also in the frame for the Lincoln job.
#OUFC
talks with Mumbai City over a six-figure compensation fee now at an advanced stage.
#Millwall
confirm that Zampa Road, home of The Den, has been renamed John Berylson Way in honour of our late chairman.
A classy + fitting tribute to a man who gave so much to the club and whose name and memory will deservedly stand the test of time. Well done to all involved.
Exclusive interview with Wigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney. On the toughest spell of his career, why he came back to
#WAFC
, the influence of Roberto Martinez, becoming self-sustainable, the Latics' bright young things+ more.
#EFL
Verdict on
#Millwall
โs cracking win in midweek.
It was the Jed Wallace show - Millwallโs main man is back to his best and firing again.
Derby couldnโt handle our new-look attack at times. Have Millwall finally stumbled upon a winning formula up front?
Exclusive: Understand Brentford and Fulham are interested in AFC Wimbledon star Ayoub Assal.
Wimbledon keen on keeping the 20-year-old, but Assal also has Championship suitors.
#AFCW
#FFC
#BrentfordFC
Full story ๐
@MirrorFootball
Was a pleasure to meet + chat with Wes Harding at
#Millwall
's training ground last week for an exclusive
@MirrorFootball
interview.
We spoke his experience at The Den so far, his faith, earning cult hero status + his thoughts on Joe Edwards.
๐จExclusive interview with Luton Town goalkeeper Ethan Horvath for
@MirrorFootball
.
On being discovered by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, staying up in the hotel to watch every World Cup game in Qatar and the remarkable
#LTFC
promotion push.
#COYH
#EFL
#USMNT
I've really enjoyed watching Flemming and hope he stays for now (summer interest was inevitable) but worth remembering that the Brentford/Brighton trading model that everyone wants to emulate involves selling players at the right time/for the right price, too.
#Millwall
1/2
Been a very productive few months for the club's academy. U21s won the Professional Development League last year + the U18s have an FA Youth Cup semi-final to come after beating Chelsea. Future looks bright.
#Millwall
Nah this is crazyโฆ Millwallโs academy been moving RUTHLESS over the past few days ๐คฏ๐ฅ
โ U18s win 12-0 on Saturday
โ U21s win 7-0 on Monday
19 goals scored & 0 conceded across both age groups in the space of 2 days is mad ๐คฃ One of the most underrated academies in England
Sure Sheyi Ojo will be a success at
#Millwall
, but still think we were in desperate need of a central player to link the midfield and attack together more than anything else.
Been plenty of chopping and changing in the engine room already this season, but De Norre has to start if fit. Absolutely oozes class & pulled the strings all evening.
#Millwall
Exclusive interview with Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho for
@MirrorFootball
.
We spoke about his transition from player to head coach, taking on one of the biggest jobs in the
#EFL
and how he's gone about implementing his philosophy at
#Pompey
.
Unfortunately, my time on the National Network desk came to an end over the weekend, but I'm absolutely buzzing to be joining the
@MirrorFootball
team on a permanent basis from today ๐ฅณ
Honeyman's been everywhere, but think the thing that stood out about him the most for me is that he was always looking for a forward pass. Great bit of quick thinking to set Leonard away for the goal too.
#Millwall
The most frustrating thing about watching
#Millwall
in recent weeks is that we're capable of playing far better than we actually have. It's clear we've got real quality in our squad, but that hasn't been reflected in performances. 1/2
Another word for Sarkic. Didn't have much to do after this, but a key moment in a game
#Millwall
took charge off after the break.
Deserves plenty of the credit for the manner in which he's quietly rebuilt over the past few games.