In the sixth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The three London teams of Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic and Millwall are under the spotlight in today’s notes.
Town claimed their fourth point of the two Easter fixtures as their trip to Millwall ended in a 0-0 draw. Luke Hyam and Michael Chopra both had chances for Town, while Lions defender Shane Lowry came closest to breaking the deadlock when he struck the outside of the post with a freekick in the second half.
Paul Taylor scored two penalties as Town’s U21s drew 2-2 with Millwall at Playford Road. The Blues were denied what would have been only their second victory of the season when Lions striker Jermaine Easter, who also scored his side’s first goal, netted the game’s third spotkick in injury time
Mick McCarthy tasted defeat for the first time as Town manager as Ian Holloway s Crystal Palace ran out comfortable 5-0 victors at Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie had put the home side ahead at half-time before an extraordinary 11 minutes early in the second half in which Palace were awarded three penalties, Murray scoring two and having one saved, the Eagles striker later adding his third and the Eagles fourth before sub Andre Moritz made it five in injury time.