Championship

Derby County 0-1 Millwall: Rams in agony after late Josh Coburn winner

Alex Neil pointed to Millwall’s resilience after substitute Josh Coburn netted a late goal to seal the victory over struggling Derby County.

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 February 2025

By Nigel Gardner

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MILLWALL 1
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Alex Neil pointed to Millwall’s resilience after substitute Josh Coburn netted a late goal to seal the victory over struggling Derby County.
Coburn had earlier seen his penalty saved, but then netted in the fifth of eight added-on minutes to seal a win that keeps Millwall’s play-off challenge on track, while also ensuring County remain firmly in the drop zone.
Neil said: “I thought it was no more than we deserved.
“I thought with ten minutes to go we were the team pushing to try and get the goal.
Motivation
“What I think it does show...

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