One game left

So QPR are finally up, Scunthorpe and Sheffield United finally down. There is really only two places being competed for, 2nd and 6th. 
Even though Leeds are now just three points from the playoffs, they have a lesser goal difference (10) than Nottingham Forest (16). For Leeds to gatecrash the playoffs they would need Forest to lose against a now safe Crystal Palace and for Leeds themselves to win away at QPR, which in itself is no easy feat.
QPR are promoted, and promoted as Champions. It has rarely been a question of if with QPR this season and instead has been a question of when. As mentioned in my last blog entry though, we still have the outcome of their FA investigation to come, although with the FA refusing to support the claims of a supposed source who supplied the Sun with news of a 15 point deduction, it looks more and more likely that the punishment will be ust a fine. I think the FA really need to look at themselves and maybe have a reform. It's up to them what manner of punishment they hand out for each infringement, but they need to be consistent, which currently they are far from being.
What do you make of the situation and what should their punishment be?


The FA are far from my favourite organisation; being a Millwall fan it is hard to find any love for them. Although it probably sounds like sour grapes and self imposed victimisation, the FA seem to continually be after a reason to punish Millwall FC, for example the charges against The Lions for 'failure to control fans' inside Upton Park a couple of years ago - not only did our fans not encroach the field of play, but what can Millwall FC do about fans behaviour when in an away stadium? These charges were eventually dropped. I was surprised however to see that the FA 'invited' Nathan Ellington to come forward and complain about alleged racial abuse he suffered at the Den. Now I know Millwall hold a certain reputation, but I have been going to the Den consistently for the last 10-12 years and have almost never heard any racist remarks, and especially no widespread chants. Ellington claims monkey noises and gestures were made, while none of the following complained about such an act:

• Nathan Ellington himself on the day of the match
• The Preston North End team/staff
• The Millwall team/staff
• The Millwall Stewards (70% of which are from an ethnic minority)
• The SKY TV camera crew and presenters
• The FA Representative we have had at every single home game since missiles were thrown against Middlesbrough

This leads me to believe it is purely out of spite and perhaps him being a sore loser that he has lodged these serious accusations on Twitter. I would be surprised if he complains officially for what seams to be a fictitious claim, especially seeing as the FA representative at The Den saw no untoward behaviour otherwise, and believe me on this, Millwall would already have been fined/docked points.
I feel I have rather gone off topic today, was just rather enraged by both Ellington and in fact the FA 'inviting' him to complain! 


Back on topic..


The race for second I think will be won by Norwich - already a point in front and seemingly 'easier' fixtures away at Portsmouth and at home against Coventry, as opposed to Cardiff's somewhat difficult fixtures against a Middlesbrough side just coming in to form, and a Burnley squad who although have missed out on the playoffs, still have plenty of quality in their squad and will be looking to finish as well as possible.
Either way, for the neutral is to be a very exciting week, and indeed month including the play offs (even though  my beloved Millwall will not feature!)


I think the playoffs this year will be very entertaining, although they could fizz out to 1-0 wins as teams don't want to attack too much for fear of getting caught on the break. The three best teams I have seen play this year are Reading, Cardiff and Swansea. Reading, in a 0-0 draw at the den utilized their wingers Kebe and KcAnuff very well. Cardiff have some top quality players, none more so than Craig Bellamy. Swansea passed the ball around very well yesterday where they ended up beating us 2-0, although I don't know quite how much of that was them making us look poor or us making them look good, we were disappointing yesterday, although it has been a great season for us and I hope we build on it for the coming season.


Who do you think will win the playoffs, who will clinch 6th and who 2nd?
Also, any fans from relegated teams, how do you think your team will fare in League 1, will it be a swift return?


Lets hope for an exciting end to the season!