Millwall’s boss explains why the Lions won’t “go away from the plan.” After Coventry’s setback

Following the first defeat of his tenure, Joe Edwards is adamant that Millwall will not be “moving away” from their principles.

Yesterday at The Den, Coventry City easily defeated the Lions despite the Lions’ inability to generate many high-quality opportunities.

In Edwards’ debut game in command, Millwall defeated Sheffield Wednesday 0–4 on the road, but they were unable to duplicate that kind of performance on Saturday.

In addition to gradually shifting Millwall’s playing style to one that is more progressive, the head coach is attempting to move the team up the ladder.

They now face a difficult trip to Ipswich Town on Wednesday where the Lions’ head coach expects a different game but says his side won’t deviate too much from what they’re working on.

He said: “We won’t start coming away from the plan and the idea of where we want to take this team. Every game is a process of sticking with our principles in what we want to keep adding to the team, with every game you look at the opponent and respect what they are is it as home or away game and factor in how that will change the game.

“I think we had 60% ball possession as the home team [against Coventry]. I don’t envisage us going to Portman Road on Wednesday and having to do that and having loads of the ball.

“I know physically it will be a tough shift because I watch Ipswich and they work. It’s no surprise to me they are doing as well as they are in the league because they work hard.

“This is very early on in a new journey for us, every game we have I’m getting to know the players and the team. With everything we see we try and look to improve.”