League Cup Round 2

Who needs it? Like everyone, I was a little disappointed at losing our unbeaten start to the season at Hereford in the first round but it was the manner of the defeat rather than losing itself. To miss a penalty and a number of other scoring opportunities and then to tumble out ot the only goal in extra time was frustrating. Having said that, we put out a weakened side and (once again) they came very close.

We're out now though and when I look at the fixture list for this evening, I am pleased. Our opponents on Saturday, Tranmere Rovers, have a tough home game against Premier League Bolton and that can only really work in our favour. They have lost the last two league games a third defeat here might lower their confidence further.

Leeds United are also at home against Watford, although that game might work in their favour. Norwich were scapled last night by a Sunderland side without Darren Bent but which included two-goal Andy Reid.

Other than that, all eyes and ears will be on the Boleyn ground where the Irons take on the Lions. A tough match for Millwall with no quarter given which won't leave them in best fettle for their televised home game against lowly Brighton on Friday night. London's constabulary will also be at full stretch to keep rival supporters apart. Millwall only have 1500 tickets but as many more trouble-makers are threatening to turn-up nonetheless as this is another great opportunity to reinforce their national unpopularity. No-one likes you, we don't care.