Millwall’s 2021 got off to the worst possible start with a home defeat to Coventry. The Lions were their own worst enemies as a woeful first half display gave them a mountain to climb.
Jed Wallace’s second half penalty was not enough to recover from a poor first half. Jake Cooper’s own goal and Gustavo Hamer’s deflected rebound gave the visitors control of the game.
Here’s how the players rated:
Bartosz Bialkowski – 8
Very little he could do about either goal, and as usually he prevented two or three more going in.
Mahlon Romeo – 5
Didn’t track back for the first goal and didn’t really provide going forward. Lost form of late, Danny McNamara returning from loan will have him worried.
Shaun Hutchinson – 5
Too many clangers today, looked uneasy on the ball and at sea defensively. Slightly redeemed in the second half with a number of good blocks.
Jake Cooper – 4
A day to forget for Cooper, unlucky with the first goal, deflected off him for the second, could easily have put in a third before half time.
Murray Wallace – 3
Worst player on the pitch for Millwall today. Usually a safe bet, but Dabo ran him ragged. His late red card summed up his day.
Shaun Williams – 5
His lack of mobility startled at times, the end may be nigh for Willo.
Ryan Woods – 4
A very lacklustre performance from Rowett’s main man. Millwall had looked better without him in the side, as this display won’t quiet any critics. Had a better second half when he had more runner to find going forward.
Jed Wallace – 6
A sure thing from the spot, but in all honest had very little impact on the game.
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson – 5
Blink and you’ll miss him. Pulled off at half-time in order for Rowett to change shape, can hardly blame him for not impacting the game.
Mason Bennett – 4
Didn’t help out Murray Wallace going back and struggled the few times he had the ball. His substitution at half-time tells you what Rowett thought of his display.
Tom Bradshaw – 5
Living off of scraps once again, his one chance came from his own hard work. Unfortunately, it was a hard one and he couldn’t find the target.
Subs:
Kenneth Zohore – 7
Millwall need this man to hang around. Has improve the side in every game he’s played. If he is fit and available, get him on the pitch.
Troy Parrott – 7
Another great impact off the bench. Played some great passes to create openings, got in behind and asked questions of the Coventry defence.
Scott Malone – 6
Helped strengthen Millwall’s left, where Coventry had so much joy in the first half.
Tyler Burey – N/A
Matt Smith – N/A
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