Millwall 'conceded soft goals' to Coventry - Neil

Millwall missed the chance to move into the Championship play-off places on Wednesday night, suffering a 4-0 home hammering at the hands of Coventry City.

"We missed too many chances and we conceded some soft goals," head coach Alex Neil told BBC Radio London.

A lapse of concentration from Millwall centre-back Tristan Crama gave the visitors the lead in the first half.

"Tristan Crama has been in my opinion our player of the season up to this point," Neil said.

"He's disappointed, I'm disappointed - but he's been terrific in all the matches for us [so far]."

The Lions went into half-time 1-0 down and came out for the second half with a fighting spirit, bringing the game to Coventry according to Neil.

"We built moves well, we worked into good areas but we just didn't have any sort of clinical[ity] in and around the final third," he said.

"When chances did come our way we didn't get it in the back of the net."

Millwall dominated possession with 63.4% and had 13 shots, the same amount as their opponents, but were unable to capitalise.

"The scoreline made the game look really, really horrible for us," Neil said.

The Lions have struggled at The Den this season, winning just three points compared with eight away from home.

"[On the road we're] being more effective, getting the first goal," said Neil.

"The resilience that we certainly had [away], we lacked [against Coventry], certainly towards the end in terms of defending our box."

Millwall will host fourth-placed West Bromwich Albion on Saturday (15:00 BST) looking to get a second home league win of the season.

"It's another chance to go and improve and make sure that we're certainly better and get another win at home," added Neil.

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