Millwall boss labels home form under his watch as ‘phenomenal’ ahead of Den clash with Sunderland

Neil Harris has described Millwall’s home form since he returned to the club as “phenomenal” ahead of Saturday’s Den clash with Championship leaders Sunderland.

The Lions’ results on their own turf have been given a massive shot in the arm since the club’s all-time record goalscorer replaced Joe Edwards in February.

The Sunderland match is set to be a virtual sellout with the visitors quickly snapping up their 3,000 allocation.

Millwall head into the fixture against the Black Cats with 13 points collected from a possible 15 at The Den, including 1-0 victories over Burnley and Leeds in their most recent outings in SE16.

“I don’t think it’s even just the last five games,” said Harris, when asked by the South London Press about their impressive recent results at The Den. “Yes, we lost to Watford in the 97th minute and we were very harshly done by Luton at home. But that is going to happen over the course of a season, both aspects are going to happen.

“But over the last nine months, since February, we have been phenomenal at The Den.

“I won’t use the word astonishing, because it is what Millwall teams can do and what my teams have done at home at The Den for many seasons. I’ve got a group of players who love turning up at The Den and feel completely at home. The fans turn up knowing exactly what they are going to get from their team, individually and collectively.

“That’s the biggest strength that our football club can have. It is a stadium in unison – it’s loud, aggressive and hostile for the opponent in the right manner, with noise and chanting.

“We love it. Every person in the football club can’t wait for Saturday afternoon at The Den.”

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