9:00am Monday 8th March 2010
By Paul Green
CHARLTON coach Mark Kinsella claims the Addicks will know exactly what to expect when they enter the Lions’ Den on Saturday.
Millwall host Charlton in a competitive game for the first time since 1995 and after a 4-4 pre-Christmas draw at The Valley, Kinsella is under no illusions the Addicks squad will face a hostile reception in the return fixture.
He said: “The players have obviously experienced the home game here but we know it will be different.
“We will let them know how different it will be.
“I’ve been to a few games there this season and there is a good atmosphere there.
“The fans set the tone but I think we are bringing three thousand so they will be up for it and we’ll be making sure our players are too.
“It will be a tough game with a big atmosphere.
“They will be a big, strong physical side and they came here and done a job on us.”
Kinsella added: “The 4-4 draw was an entertaining game and I think it will be the same again on Saturday.
“There will be no complacency and from the start of the week, we will be training towards it, getting them ready and up for it and going through videos as we’ve done every game.
“It will be no different in that respect but having played in derbies, I’m looking forward to it as a coach and the players will be looking forward to it.
“These are the games you want to be playing in and I’m sure Millwall will say the very same thing.”
The fact both sides are in the running for promotion adds even more spice to what promises to be a fiery encounter according to Kinsella.
He explained: “It makes it more exciting. They’ve done ever so well in the last month or so in putting a great run together, especially at home, and they’ve got themselves in a great position.
“They would like to stop us in our tracks by getting three points which would benefit them, whereas we are looking at as three points which would move us get closer to the top and away from the other group, so it’s a massive game for us.”
Kinsella also believes both sides could be plying their trade in the Championship next season.
“They could be,” he said. “Millwall will be looking for the play-offs, whereas we are looking to the play-offs and automatic promotion.
“It would be an interesting final if we both made the play-off final.”
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