Harris gunning to fire down Addicks (From News Shopper)

Harris gunning to fire down Addicks

10:16am Tuesday 9th March 2010 in

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NEIL Harris can’t wait to pit his wits against Charlton’s defence in Saturday’s big derby clash at The Den.

February’s League One player of the month picked up a minor knock in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Wycombe and may miss tonight’s game at Carlisle.

But the striker is expected to be fully recovered by Saturday and should feature in the derby.

Millwall’s record goal scorer missed the 4-4 Valley encounter through injury and has yet to take on the Addicks during a long-distinguished career.

However, he is looking forward to finally putting that right when the two promotion hopefuls meet again in front of a sell out crowd this weekend.

Harris told News Shopper: “I’m looking forward to it massively.

“Charlton was one of the first games I looked for when the fixture list came out because it is a big derby against a team I’ve never played against before in a competitive match.

“Missing the game at The Valley through injury before Christmas was a big blow for me, so this one will mean even more. The fact we are both fighting now for a top six finish just adds a bit more spice to it.”

He added: “I was at the 4-4 draw and it was a thoroughly entertaining game.

“Being biased from a Millwall point of view, I thought the referee slightly spoiled it but it was still highly competitive and a fantastic atmosphere and there is no reason why it won’t be any different at The Den.”

Harris believes the Lions will benefit from the backing of a passionate crowd and hopes to send Millwall’s fans home with plenty to smile about.

He said: “Some of the lads here will not have played in front of a full house at Millwall.

“With the exception of a couple of Charlton players like Christian Dailly, few of them would have experienced an atmosphere at Millwall quite like they’re going to get.

“Obviously it is an intimidating place to play when it is full because Millwall fans save their best for the big games like West Ham, Leeds, Palace and Charlton.”

Harris added: “It is a local derby and there are bragging rights up for grabs.

“I don’t think there is much bad history between the fans and it is a pretty friendly rivalry, which is fantastic.

“It is a chance for us as a group of players to give our fans something to cheer about by getting one over on their rivals.

“There are probably loads of Millwall and Charlton fans who work together and spend a lot of time socialising with each other as well, so it is an opportunity for us to make their day.”