'Amazing day' - Leeds-born defender predicts Millwall win vs Leeds United in sell-out fixture
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Lions boss Gary Rowett is not the only individual with a Millwall connection hoping for a famous victory over Leeds this weekend, as defender Byron Webster outlines.
The ex-Millwall centre-half has told the South London Press of his Leeds connections ahead of this weekend’s fixture but has made no secret who he hopes comes out on top.
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Hide Ad“I’m from Leeds. I’m not a Leeds fan, but my dad and all my family are.
“It was one of the first games I looked for when the fixtures lists were released.
“It will be an amazing day and even better if we get the win and beat Leeds,” the 36-year-old said.
The Bromley skipper spent five years at Millwall between 2014 and 2019 and says Sunday afternoon’s outing is the type of game all players dream of featuring in.
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Hide Ad“It’s loud and hostile – the games you want to be playing in.
“It’s still one I look out for and one I’ll be watching on Sunday,” he said.
Millwall have confirmed that Sunday lunchtime’s game is a sell-out at The Den.
Ex-Millwall loanees Charlie Cresswell and Jamie Shackleton are both expected to feature in Daniel Farke’s matchday squad on their return to SE16.