With 'the Millwall Maldini', how far can Lions go?

Will injuries wreck the dream? Will Millwall make the play-offs or could they go one step further and seal a return to the top flight for the first time in the Premier League era?

On the back of four straight wins which have lifted Alex Neil's side to third in the Championship, we asked you the following key questions:

• Can Millwall keep the momentum going this season?

• What do you think is key to sustaining a promotion push?

• Are there any areas you think need to be strengthened when the transfer window opens on 1 January?

As always, you've come back with a whole load of interesting answers and insights from your experiences of watching the Lions this season. Here are a selection:

Ben: Yes, defensively we are sound, [Tristan] Crama is the Millwall Maldini, the midfield and attack are finding their form, the depth on the bench is quality. When your only worry is who's playing in goal, that speaks volumes on how good the team actually is.

Mark: As a lifelong Millwall fan, perish the thought of the Lions getting promoted to the Premier League, unless somehow they can add a huge amount of strength and depth to the squad over the coming months. The current run is of course fantastic. But without lots more heft, Millwall would be destroyed in the top flight.

Al: I'm 79, been going to watch Millwall since age six with my dad, his brothers and my grandad. Now on my own, from Cold Blow Lane to The New Den, it's been a rollercoaster ride. It's the disappointments that hurt but the hope that keeps you going. It's going well now so let's just enjoy the journey; win, lose or draw COYL.

Bill: I think we're ahead of ourselves somewhat. Definitely improving at rapid pace under Alex Neil and summer recruitment brought in some surprise hits. Injuries are hurting us but the biggest worry is our lack of goals. Third in the table with a goal difference of +1 demonstrates the need for more goals to sustain this position.

Wilder: We had three big challenges that seemed to limit our potential form: goalscoring, home performances and injuries. After selling [Japhet] Tanganga, we had a ridiculous spate of injuries and, for a while, we struggled. But as players have come back in, namely [Femi] Azeez, and new players like [Thierno] Ballo have proven themselves, a lot of these challenges have been answered.

We're starting to win at home, and we're scoring goals. We're controlling games and not just nicking wins. As a lifelong Millwall fan, I will never say our current form will definitely continue, nor will I grow entitled. But it's nice to finally be firmly in the mix, and it's been coming year on year. COYL

Dave: The [Josh] Coburn miss at Turf Moor and missing out on the play-offs after a great run was gut-wrenching last year. But we wouldn't have been ready for the potential of playing in the Premier League.

The same is true of 2023 after the Blackburn game. Our new recruitment model of picking up obscure names means we've got a depth and a quality in depth we haven't had for years. In other seasons the amount of injuries we have had this year would mean we would have to call up youth players. Not anymore.

After a few disappointing performances, we've switched to a system that suits our players as well as Alex Neil suits the football club. We're third in the table with a combined three goals from our three centre forwards, so we've got more players chipping in with goals rather than depending on one or two players as we have done before.

The last piece of the jigsaw would be a prolific forward (easier said than done) with Coburn out injured and [Mihailo] Ivanovic out of form. If any season presents a chance for us to get promoted, it is this one.

Kevin: Millwall are developing into a really balanced, skilful side. Azeez and Ivanovic are the key players going forward. If both are fit and on form there is a lot to look forward to.

Colin: To continue the momentum we need a striker who can get us 15 or more goals, Mihailo [Ivanovic] is low on confidence and Coburn is out for a while.

Otherwise, the squad is very decent. However, injuries are a concern with two very good midfielders out long term. Keeping Femi [Azeez] fit is a must, the guy is a Denzel Washington (man on fire!).

Elliott: I have been a Millwall fan all my life and I'm happy to say this season's squad is unbelievable, the way Alex Neil has changed our style of play is a godsend.

We now play sensible passing football, but this is still early days so we can't get ahead of ourselves because we're sitting in third. Let's take each game as it comes. I think we now look like a dangerous threatening team.

Philip: I have supported the Lions since 1967, and experienced many highs and even more lows. I cannot remember seeing a squad so confident and robust in those years.

Yes, we had the early '70s [Keith] Weller and possession era. We had the youthful and very talented side with [Tony] Cascarino and [Teddy] Sheringham. We have got to November and yet to have a fully fit squad with up to eight first-teamers out for a few weeks, however we have pulled together as one whilst playing some very good football at times.

I'm not one for getting over-confident but will say few will turn us over between now and May. That being the case, we can but dream of the outcome. Well done Alex Neil and our recruitment team.

Jim: Yes. I know we say it every year but this is our year to make a top six finish in the Championship. On the condition we don't get any more serious injuries.

Mark: We have the best chance in a long time to progress. I have supported Millwall since 1970, and seen some turbulent times.

We are more settled on and off the pitch, I'm loving it and my son is loving life as a Lions fan. If we can avoid any more injuries, I'm truly optimistic for promotion COYL.