Millwall/Scunthorpe

The second of today's Championship matches on Picklive is the glamour tie that is Millwall v. Scunthorpe. They may have outbid England for the World Cup, but their icy weather cant stop this one going ahead! Take that, Russia!

I fancy Sucnthorpe to get a draw here; Millwall are mid table and Scunthorpe are warming up the relegation zone but Millwall have only won one of their last five at home and Scunthorpe have won 3 of their last five away. Should cancel each other out. Millwall also have the worst scoring to shot ratio in the Championship and are in a dismal run of form.

Both teams have injuries and uncertainties; Millwall have 3 regular players who might not play today, dependant on a fitness test. Not an easy one to predict, or get excited about for that matter.

So, Milwall. They have never appeared on Picklive before and I cant find much to recommend any of their team. Striker Steve Morison has had 62 shots on goal, on and off target, in all competitions. This has resulted in 6 goals for Millwall. He is their top scorer but has not scored in 6 games. Paul Robinson (Defender) has had the most appearances this season and is a decent player; a defender who likes to get forward on occassions and is sixth most prolific shooter for Millwall. Kevin Lisbie might make my team, if playing. Midfielder Josh McQuoid is on loan from Bournemouth and, if playing, might score some suprise Picklive points; only 21, in four seasons with Bounremouth he has made 15 appearances and scored 9 goals from midfield. Probably wont start.

Scunthorpe made an apprearence on Picklive before, when they were beaten 5 - 2 at home by Man. U. in the cup. In this game, 4 players scored more than 60 (Wright (midfield), Woolford (midfield), Nolan (defender) and Byrne (defender)); Wright scored a massive 99 points, which included a goal and a yellow card. He doesnt start every game and when he does, he tends to get subbed around the 70th minute.
Micahel O'Conner (midfielder) will also get a place in my squad; Joint top scorer (6 in all competitions) with Woolford. As Millwall have an awful shot to goal ratio, I might consider the Scunthorpe goalie Joe Murphy as there might be a lot of saves to be had for the big lad between the sticks.

So, I will be going mainly for Scunthorpe players with Woolford, Nolan, Byrne with maybe O'Conner OR goalie Murphy PLUS one of Morison or Robinson for Millwall.

Good luck!

Robin (Warriors)