Iron, Like a Lion, in London

On Tuesday night I took in Millwall - against Oldham - at The Den. Millwall won 2-0 but were made to work hard for it. After making the play-offs last season I don't expect them to be too far away. I always like the way Kenny Jackett sets up his sides - I have seen his Millwall and Swansea sides a frew times - they never look likely to do something stupid, or get opened up defensively and as Saturday's game proved, mistakes at the lower levels do count for a lot. Referee Andy D'Urso also kept everyone entertained. The ref gave a penalty that had the home fans howling more than usual and wouldn't let Neil Harris on as a sub as he was wearing a normal wedding ring. Poor old Harris was stuck for five minutes at the end of the first half not being able to come on, while there were frantic efforts at half time to remove it, which was eventually done with soap and water, rather than a hacksaw as Mrs.Harris might have feared.

Millwall look value for grinding out home wins, especially as they have done ok so far with some important players missing.

Other results to catch the eye last night seemed to confirm some of the early season trends I posted last time out. Huddersfield took Brighton apart 7-1, while I expected Huddersfield to do well with their level of spending I didn't anticipate Brighton would struggle as they have so far. Stockport lost again - and Brighton-Stockport is my next game stop. In League Two another win for Bournemouth, but props to Dagenham, who sold off some of their successes from last season, but just as usual, drag a load of players out of non-league and get them to gel fast. Worries for Bradford too, who still haven't scored.

One or two people have asked if I will be doing regular tips. While the main purpose of this blog is to try and help you on your way to your own decisions, I will come up with a couple of selections - if you fancy a gamble, click on the links below each post, or in the sidebar, to sign up for a betting account and take advantage of the bonuses on offer.

These tips will go on the blog and also on the Online Betting Guide where I am known as EMSJanAage (long story). Tuesday night saw a short price double with home wins for Bournemouth and Rushden & Diamonds, but nothing is guaranteed!