You may recall my piece a couple of weeks ago bemoaning Millwall's opening two league defeats at The Den.

Having written most of this week's column on a wet and miserable Bank Holiday Monday, I was in two minds about submitting the same one again - albeit replacing Coventry and Barnsley with Chesterfield.

Yet again, the Lions failed to capitalise on home advantage against the Spireites by surrendering three points with a whimper.

I'm not allowed to swear on a family newspaper's website, so let's just say it was a case of ‘Same rubbish, different day’.

Within five minutes of the first whistle, the writing was on the wall.

The team looked nervous, unable to retain the ball and making an average Chesterfield side look like Barcelona.

In fact, by half-time the possession stats read 61-39% to the away side.

Whichever way you look at it, that is unacceptable.

The second period was fractionally better, but our lack of firepower up front was summed up by the best chance falling to cult hero Jimmy Abdou.

We all love Jimmy, but when you're relying on a player who, quite frankly, couldn't hit a cow’s backside with a banjo, you know you're in trouble.

I heard Chesterfield's winner on the walk back to the car.

Many fans berate others for leaving early. Not me.

You pay your money, you're entitled to leave when you like. I'm just surprised I managed until 93 minutes.

I know us football fans are a fickle bunch.

No doubt I will contradict myself many times throughout this season and – hopefully - have reasons to be cheerful.

But right now, it's hard to be positive.

We all want Neil Harris to succeed in charge and no one deserves the glory more than him.

It’s common knowledge Harris has sought advice from former managers and team-mates, namely Sean Dyche and Kenny Jackett.

But he is learning on the job and at times already, his tactical choices have been exploited by his more experienced peers.

Last night’s Johnstone Paint Trophy first round tie at home to Peterborough gave us the perfect opportunity to try and force a home win.

Although playing at The Den has had an adverse impact on the players, we were facing a side in similarly poor form.

I made the decision last week not to attend, coincidently opting to watch paint dry instead.

And judging by the 2,050 in attendance, others had the same idea.

For 90 minutes, it seemed my decision to stay indoors had been vindicated until Shaun Williams popped up with a last minute winner. I tweeted my disbelief at the final whistle.

Millwall? Won a game? At home? Well, I never…

It’s a sad indictment of the season so far that a win is greeted with such ironic celebrations.

Like me, many supporters see last night as merely papering over the cracks.

This weekend we have a brief respite due to the international break.

Harris has twelve days to reassess and go again. I just hope there is an upturn in fortunes for him as much as us.   

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