Saturday, May 29, 2010

Live - League One play-off

GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times BST)

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By Sam Lyon

1445: Millwall v Swindon teams
Millwall:
Forde, Barron, Robinson, Ward, Craig, Schofield, Trotter, Abdou, Batt, Morison, Harris. Subs: Sullivan, Frampton, Alexander, Hackett, Fuseini, Laird, Obika.
Swindon: Lucas, Amankwaah, Cuthbert, Jean-Francois, Sheehan, McGovern, Douglas, Ferry, Ward, Austin, Paynter. Subs: Smith, Pericard, Easton, Timlin, Morrison, O'Brien, Darby.
Referee: Colin Webster (Tyne & Wear)

BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher at Wembley on Twitter: "How much water can a laptop absorb before it breaks?"

Mike_Trusler via Twitter: "Northampton let Morrison go at the age of 20 as he 'wasn't good enough for League football.' How wrong can a manager be?"

1437: Two men who might make the difference today - Lions striker Steve Morison and Swindon frontman Charlie Austin. Two men who have graduated from non-league football and two fellas who will be licking their lips at being at the sharp end of such a massive match at Wembley. Morison has bagged 23 times this term, while Austin and strike partner Billy Paynter have scored 49 goals this season. Expect one or both to impress today.

Nick in Taunton via text: "Winning goalscorer Charlie Austin to gatecrash Fabio's 23 in place of Darren Bent...?"

1430: Millwall striker Neil Harris: "It (Millwall's play-off record) is not a nice record for the club to have. Surely the law of averages says your luck has to change sooner or later, but it's up to us to make it happen."

1427: Swindon boss Danny Wilson: "We've had two very tough games against each other this season and there was a cigarette paper between us on both occasions. I don't envisage it being any other way on Saturday. They are going to be very difficult to beat because they don't concede many goals. On the day there might be a little bit of individual brilliance which will change the game."

acmilandrew via Twitter: "If Fabio's settled on 4-5-1 formation with Rooney up top and Gerrard playing just behind him, I see Heskey being dropped."

1421: So, summer was nice while it lasted huh? While Blackpool and Cardiff fans were concerned about sunburn last week, Millwall and Swindon supporters are more worried about hypothermia it would appear. Spare a thought, then, for die-hard Robin Derek Elston, a man preparing for his 1,545th consecutive game watching Swindon. Dedication beyond the call of duty that. Nice work fella.

BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher at Wembley on Twitter: "Still cold. The respective Millwall and Swindon emcee's are pumping up their fans while the players go through their (much needed) warm-ups."

1417: That England selection, by the way, means the following will still not have featured since Fabio Capello's 30-man squad was announced once the match kicks off - Chelsea's Joe Cole, Tottenham's Michael Dawson, West Ham's Matthew Upson and Scott Parker, Manchester City's Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aston Villa's Stephen Warnock and Emile Heskey. That makes seven. The seven to lose out possibly?

sjigga via Twitter: "I don't see how Huddlestone adds to England? Slow, can't defend and does exact same passing job as Carrick. Parker is more dynamic."

EmilyCollins via Twitter: "Have to support Millwall today as I'm an Oxford fan. Would be a good start to the long weekend..."

1412: "What role can we play on this momentous day of footballing drama?!" I hear you cry. Tweet me, get on 606 or get the texts in via 81111 (UK) or +44 7786200666 (worldwide). Jubbly.

1409: And while we wait for the teams to drop and the play-off chat to kick off big time, why not lend me your thoughts on England's team against Japan tomorrow, their final match before the World Cup? Starts for Tom Huddlestone and Darren Bent, Aaron Lennon on the left, no room for Parker, Heskey, Wright-Phillips etc. Fabio Capello's final 23 starting to take shape it would seem...?

1406: So, who are going to follow in Blackpool's footsteps from last week and light up Wembley today? For those of you who love an omen - Millwall have failed to earn promotion through the play-offs on five previous occasions, while Swindon are looking to make it a hat-trick of play-off successes. Then again, Millwall are unbeaten in their last four matches against Swindon and have lost only twice against them in 15 years. Ooh, the agony of choice huh? Where's ya money?

BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher at Wembley on Twitter: "Wet and chilly at Wembley. All feels a little bit subdued in and around the ground. I'm sure that will all change, for one side at least."

1400: A fortnight from today, England open their World Cup 2010 campaign against the USA in Rustenburg. I wonder how many Millwall and Swindon fans would swap a win in that match for a victory today? My bet - between one and none. For them, it's all about the League One play-off final at Wembley and possible promotion to the Championship. Hold onto your hats, folks, this could be tasty.

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