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ROWETT: MY LIONS LACK A KILLER INSTINCT

By Jamie Wilson
CHAMPIONSHIP

CONCERN: Gary Rowett

GARY ROWETT admits Millwall’s lack of composure in front of goal has cost them recently and is desperate for one of his forwards to hit a “purple patch”.
Pre-weekend, only Wigan and Middlesbrough had scored fewer Championship goals this season than the Lions’ 40, and even that is inflated by their prowess from set-pieces.
Rowett said: “It is quite hard for our forwards at the moment because they are all a little bit different and suit different styles.
“When we play 5-2-3 then it is hard to play Matt Sm...

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