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BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Langstaff's 'excellent' form pleases boss Neil
Millwall boss Alex Neil was delighted to see Macaulay Langstaff continue his pre-season form into the start of the new Championship campaign as the striker's late goal earned them a 2-1 win at was a prolific scorer for previous club Notts County, but only found the net once in 36 appearances for the Lions last term. He replaced Josh Coburn in the 80th minute at Carrow Road with the score 1-1 and only need three minutes to slot home Alfie Doughty's ball."Macca has been excellent for us in pre-season. He scored a very similar goal the other day. It was a great finish by him and I'm really pleased," said Neil."It was a great way to start the season for us. There has been a lot of talk this week externally about our record here, I think we hadn't won since 1968, which is a hell of a long time."So it's really nice to get that off our back and it's really nice to get the win. I thought we deserved the win and I thought in the second half we were much improved."Millwall are away to Newport County in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Norwich have 'huge amount to do'
Norwich City boss Liam Manning says his side must "accelerate" their work following a 2-1 home defeat by Millwall in their opening game of the new season. Manning moved to his hometown club from Bristol City in the summer following a disappointing 13th-place finish in 2024-25. The Canaries have made a number of summer signings, six of whom started the game against the Lions but they were beaten by an 83rd-minute Macaulay Langstaff goal. "It was a real mixed bag. I thought the first 25 minutes were really positive. We got control, we got in good areas, but then the game shifted in their favour a little bit and the second half was not what we wanted in the end," Manning told BBC Radio Norfolk. "I'm frustrated, hurt, disappointed and annoyed that in our first game here, we couldn't send the fans home happy. "We also need to step back and reflect on where we are. We know we have a huge amount of work to do, but we must accelerate that and own it." Latest Norwich City news and analysis Listen to BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Norwich have 'huge amount to do'
Norwich City boss Liam Manning says his side must "accelerate" their work following a 2-1 home defeat by Millwall in their opening game of the new moved to his hometown club from Bristol City in the summer following a disappointing 13th-place finish in Canaries have made a number of summer signings, six of whom started the game against the Lions but they were beaten by an 83rd-minute Macaulay Langstaff goal. "It was a real mixed bag. I thought the first 25 minutes were really positive. We got control, we got in good areas, but then the game shifted in their favour a little bit and the second half was not what we wanted in the end," Manning told BBC Radio Norfolk."I'm frustrated, hurt, disappointed and annoyed that in our first game here, we couldn't send the fans home happy."We also need to step back and reflect on where we are. We know we have a huge amount of work to do, but we must accelerate that and own it."
Rhyl Journal
7 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Alex Neil delighted to ‘eradicate' Millwall's awful record at Norwich
A late goal from substitute Macaulay Langstaff not only made it a winning start to the new Championship season for the Lions but also earned them their first win at Carrow Road for 57 years. 'When you consider the two sides have been playing at the same level for quite a lot of that period it's a strange one, and it was a big talking point in the lead-up to the game,' said Neil, who managed the Canaries between 2015 and 2017. 'It's a long, long time since we won here so to eradicate that one from the record books was very pleasing. 'I know from experience how difficult it is to come to Carrow Road and get something so obviously I am delighted with the result. 'The atmosphere was terrific and I thought it took us a bit of time to settle but we defended well. In the second half we scored two and could have had more. 'We were up against a good Norwich side and created lots of chances while also showing what we are about as a team – the grit, digging in and finding a way to influence the result. 'It's a great start which gives us and the fans belief and confidence going forward – but these sort of games are won by fine margins and it would be wrong to start looking too far ahead on the basis of one game.' After a cagey first half, Millwall carved out a beautifully taken 51st-minute opener with Tristan Crama galloping down the right before driving in a low close which Camiel Neghli converted with aplomb. Norwich soon levelled as keeper Steven Benda took too long to clear a back-pass, allowing Josh Sargent to block the ball straight into the net, but Millwall had the final say in the 83rd minute as Langstaff made an instant impact from the bench, slotting home Alfie Doughty's inch-perfect pass. New Norwich head coach Liam Manning said: 'My overall feeling is one of frustration and disappointment with the manner of the goals we conceded. 'We needed to defend better in those moments, make better decisions, perform better when under pressure – and we need to own that and make sure we improve. 'For the first 25 minutes I thought we did well, playing the game in their half, but we didn't create enough. 'Obviously it will take time for all the new players (11 in all) to settle but I don't want to talk about that too much. It's something we need to accelerate to ensure we are ready for the challenges that lie ahead. 'There's no doubt the potential is there and everyone needs to stay focused and make sure there is no hangover and we are ready for next week.'
Glasgow Times
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Alex Neil delighted to ‘eradicate' Millwall's awful record at Norwich
A late goal from substitute Macaulay Langstaff not only made it a winning start to the new Championship season for the Lions but also earned them their first win at Carrow Road for 57 years. 'When you consider the two sides have been playing at the same level for quite a lot of that period it's a strange one, and it was a big talking point in the lead-up to the game,' said Neil, who managed the Canaries between 2015 and 2017. 'It's a long, long time since we won here so to eradicate that one from the record books was very pleasing. 'I know from experience how difficult it is to come to Carrow Road and get something so obviously I am delighted with the result. 'The atmosphere was terrific and I thought it took us a bit of time to settle but we defended well. In the second half we scored two and could have had more. 'We were up against a good Norwich side and created lots of chances while also showing what we are about as a team – the grit, digging in and finding a way to influence the result. 'It's a great start which gives us and the fans belief and confidence going forward – but these sort of games are won by fine margins and it would be wrong to start looking too far ahead on the basis of one game.' After a cagey first half, Millwall carved out a beautifully taken 51st-minute opener with Tristan Crama galloping down the right before driving in a low close which Camiel Neghli converted with aplomb. Norwich soon levelled as keeper Steven Benda took too long to clear a back-pass, allowing Josh Sargent to block the ball straight into the net, but Millwall had the final say in the 83rd minute as Langstaff made an instant impact from the bench, slotting home Alfie Doughty's inch-perfect pass. New Norwich head coach Liam Manning said: 'My overall feeling is one of frustration and disappointment with the manner of the goals we conceded. 'We needed to defend better in those moments, make better decisions, perform better when under pressure – and we need to own that and make sure we improve. 'For the first 25 minutes I thought we did well, playing the game in their half, but we didn't create enough. 'Obviously it will take time for all the new players (11 in all) to settle but I don't want to talk about that too much. It's something we need to accelerate to ensure we are ready for the challenges that lie ahead. 'There's no doubt the potential is there and everyone needs to stay focused and make sure there is no hangover and we are ready for next week.'
