Millwall

Jackett keen to extend loan deals
Millwall boss Kenny Jackett is keen to extend the loan spells of four of his squad when the transfer window opens. Jackett wants to keep Arsenal's Jay Simpson and Blackburn's Bryan Hodge, as well as Marcus Bignot, on loan from QPR, and Luton's Ahmet Brkovic. The Lions boss told his club's website: "They have all been key players. "In Jay's case it seems Arsenal are happy for him to stay here until the end of the season and I'm hopeful of sorting something out for the others." On possible other transfers, Jackett added: "Aside from those four, if there are players who will complement or directly improve our squad then I will look to bring them in."

Forbes completes move to Millwall
Millwall have completed the signing of Blackpool winger Adrian Forbes. The 28-year-old has agreed an 18-month deal with the Lions. He previously played under Millwall boss Kenny Jackett at Swansea City. Forbes, who has also played for Norwich and Luton, helped Blackpool to promotion from League One last season but has barely figured this term. Blackpool have agreed a fee with Barnsley for striker Keigan Parker and also want Hull forward Steve McPhee.

Millwall 'to beat Vale to Laird'
Millwall look set to beat Port Vale to the signing of Manchester City midfielder Marc Laird - according to Vale manager Lee Sinnott. The 21-year-old recently completed a 10-game loan spell at Vale. "It has been a battle between us and Millwall, but it looks like he has decided to join them," Sinnott told Vale's website. "I have had a phone call from his agent, who told men it was 99.9% certain that Marc would join Millwall." Laird, who was Sinnott's first signing as manager, has not appeared for City's first team, but also had a a loan spell at Northampton in early 2007.

Lions exit for Sancho & Akinfenwa
Defender Brent Sancho has left Millwall and striker Adebayo Akinfenwa will be released after his deal expires. Sancho, 30, was signed on a month's deal but has not managed a first-team appearance for the League One club. Ex-Swansea striker Akinfenwa, 25, will also be leaving the Lions after his deal expires on 15 January. Meanwhile Blackburn midfielder Bryan Hodge, 20, has returned to Rovers after a three-month loan but Lions boss Kenny Jackett wants to sign him permanently.

Millwall freeze cost of tickets
Millwall executive deputy chair Heather Rabbatts says the club have frozen ticket prices in an attempt to draw supporters back to the New Den. The Lions reached the FA Cup final in 2004 when in the Championship but are now battling relegation in League One. "We're really wanting to reward our loyal fans who stick with us," Rabbatts told SSB. "But in particular we have kids offers so children can come to the game and build fans for the future." Rabbatts added: "We've had two wins against Swansea and Yeovil and now with Leyton Orient on Saturday we're hoping we can start to pull together some winning form, but its been a tough season."

Alexander set to miss final games
Millwall's Gary Alexander is unlikely to return this season after being told that he must refrain from running for a further two weeks. The 28-year-old striker has already been out for a month after picking up a foot injury against Yeovil Town. He was injured after a tackle by ex-Lions player Marvin Williams. Millwall boss Kenny Jackett told SSB: "The injury to Gary has been typical of the way things have been going for us all season." "We seemed to be finding our form with good away wins at Swansea and Yeovil but then Gary and Lewis Grabban were both injured at Yeovil. "Without our two main strikers, we have struggled to score goals again. "I have never known a season in which so many key players have picked up injuries which have kept them out of action for such lengthy periods." The Lions are fighting to stay out of the drop-zone and a win at Leeds this weekend would help guarantee their place in League One next season.

Jackett says 'It's time to score'
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett is adamant his team will have to start scoring if they want to secure their place in League One next season. The Lions boss told SSB: "You know we need to start hitting the back of the net and we need to be hitting the back of the net quickly." Millwall are now only three points clear of the drop zone after they lost 2-0 at home to Leeds on Saturday. Jackett said: "It's a frustration and big disappoinment to me." "I felt there was something there for us and to get nothing out of the game is very disappointing," he added. The manager believes the game fell away from them after Leeds netted their second goal. "Goals change games and we didn't hit the back of the net and it's happening too much for us." The Lions have two games remaining against Carlisle and Swindon to get their end of season back on track.

Lions boss eyes future promotion
Millwall boss Kenny Jackett is already talking of promotion next season just days after securing his team's place in League One next term. The Lions beat Carlisle 3-0 on Saturday and Jackett told SSB: "It was a great day for us, a good performance and job done." "It's something that's easily said but our aim next year must be to challenge for promotion," he added. Millwall are now four places clear of the drop zone after their victory.

Senda suffers serious knee injury
Millwall defender Danny Senda is facing months out of action after sustaining a serious knee injury in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Swindon Town. Lions manager Kenny Jackett told SSB: "It looks like a dislocated knee cap. "He was in absolute agony and as he came past me you could see the displacement of the knee cap, which was horrible for the lad." Senda, 27, is due to have scans on the injury this week.

Chairboys seal Zebroski signing
Wycombe have sealed the signing of Millwall forward Chris Zebroski for a fee of £20,000. Zebroski, 21, will officially join the Chairboys on 1 July and is new Wycombe boss Peter Taylor's fourth signing. "He can play up front or on the wing but wherever he plays he will get goals and that's why we've brought him in," Taylor told his club's website. Zebroski joins striker Gavin Grant, who recently moved to Wycombe on a two-year deal after being released by Millwall.

Millwall get Man City man on loan
Millwall have signed teenage winger Karl Moore from Manchester City on loan until January. Lions boss Kenny Jackett knows the 18-year-old well having coached him while he was in charge of the reserve side at City. Irishman Moore joins his former City team-mates Marc Laird and Ashley Grimes at the New Den. Moore could make his league debut for Millwall in their match at home to Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

Millwall striker Harris sidelined
Millwall striker Neil Harris could be out of action for more than a month with a nerve problem. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a good start to the season and has helped the Lions record back-to-back home wins over Huddersfield and Hartlepool. He told the club's website: "In training on Friday I stretched for a ball and was in agony. "It's frustrating because I hate not being able to play and there is no definite timescale for recovery."

Easter extends stay at Millwall
Plymouth Argyle striker Jermaine Easter has secured a second month on loan at League One side Millwall. The 26-year-old's current spell at the New Den was due to end after the Lions' match with Brighton on Saturday. But the Wales international will now stay until Boxing Day, although Argyle do have a 24-hour recall. Easter scored in his first game for Millwall but was sent off and picked up a three-game ban, he has since made three appearances, two as a substitute.

Lions close in on Pericard deal
Millwall are set to complete the signing of Stoke City striker Vincent Pericard on a 93-day loan. Manager Kenny Jackett said: "It's a good move for us. His size and presence is something we've lacked since Tresor Kandol left the club." Cameroon-born Pericard, 26, is set to join the Lions on Friday ahead of their clash against Brighton on Saturday. The former French under-21 forward has had spells at Sheffield United, Plymouth and Southampton. However, he has found his opportunities limited at the Britannia Stadium this season, making just eight appearances and scoring one goal.

Striker Harris to miss two games
Millwall striker Neil Harris will miss the League One games with Colchester and Walsall with a facial injury. The 31-year-old Lions all-time top scorer went off in Saturday's late 1-0 win at Crewe, with his replacement Jason Price scoring the winner. Boss Kenny Jackett told London 94.9: "He's got three stitches just below his eye and he's broken his nose. "There's some damage in his face and some swelling in his cheek. He's in pain," Jackett added.

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