Millwall fans buoyed by Middlesbrough performance

Jed Wallace’s first half strike looked to have given Neil Harris’ side just their second win on the road this term before Hugill converted from the spot after Daniel Ayala was adjudged to be felled by Steve Morison.

Despite the late heartbreak, fans felt there was a change in tact from Harris as he gave Ben Marshall and Ben Thompson their first starts in a new-look formation.

A change that was widely greeted with positive reviews.

Change of Formation

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— Ant (@AntBrooking86) January 19, 2019

Great half from #Millwall. Fully deserved to be 1-0 up at half time. Who said Harris can't change?

— The Griffin (@AlexjGriffin21) January 19, 2019

Brilliant 4-5-1 And Ben Thompson aswell 😍🦁#millwall

— Ben Morgan (@BenMillwallMorg) January 19, 2019

See Harris we been saying it for months change the formation and look. Completely different style of play. Keep it going!!! #Millwall

— . (@play_dj) January 19, 2019

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Ben Thompson Lauded

One man who came in for priase was Thompson.

Having been re-called form his succesful loan spell at Portsmouth, Harris gave the midfielder his first start in an advanced midfield role.

So good to see Thompson and Marshall playing! 🎉🙌🏻 #Millwall

— Harry Gillmore (@HarryGillmore) January 19, 2019

Ben Thompson and Jed Wallace did wonders 👍 #millwall

— Riley Porter (@RileyCoogan) January 19, 2019

Great away point at Boro. But should have been 3. This penalty was utter bs. Lads showed a great fight, Marshall and Thompson's return certainly added quality. #COYL #Millwall

— Luke (@county_hell) January 19, 2019

This Ben Thompson looks alright.

— Michael Wenbourne (@WenbourneM) January 19, 2019

Ben Thompson is one of our own...great performance today looked really comfortable @bennthompsonn @MillwallFC

— kev Thurman (@KevZampa67) January 19, 2019

Ben Marshall and Ben Thompson starting! Announce promotion!!!

— Sam Smith (@sampsmith97) January 19, 2019

On a positive note, how good does our 18 look now the loan players are back. Thompson, Leonard and Williams trio has the potiental to be immense! #millwall

— Dan Houghton (@DanHoughton_) January 19, 2019

I’m trying to focus on the positive, that Ben Thompson looks like a major positive in midfield and getting any result at Boro is a surprise.

— Millwall Texas (@MillwallTexas) January 19, 2019

Ben Thompson was superb today. Proper wall and he needs to start.

— Cal (@calmfc10) January 19, 2019

So. A front three of Marshall, Gregory, Wallace. Not bad eh? #Millwall

— Matt Webber (@s61_mjw) January 20, 2019

On a positive, Wallace dangerous further up the pitch and Thompson smashed it. Keep same team now, definitely got to keep 4-3-3 #Millwall

— Reggie (@reggieeee100) January 19, 2019

Great to have @bennthompsonn back in the team this weekend. " hes one of our own Ben Thompson is one of our own" 🦁🦁👊

— No One Likes Us ..Jamie Wilton 🦁 (@Millwalllion35) January 21, 2019

Pompey Fans

Needless to say, Millwall's gain was Portsmouth loss. Pompey fans who saw their side lose 2-1 at Oxford United were all to aware of what they'd lost when the midfielder came back to The Den.

#Pompey I'm not sure about this.. we look like a different team without Ben Thompson.. it's no coincidence that goals have dried up since he went back to Millwall.

— dan (@Velodan68) January 21, 2019

Kidnap Ben Thompson #Pompey https://t.co/uvZnEkC4cT

— Harry Palmer (@98_harry_palmer) January 19, 2019

Ben Thompson goes back to Millwall and we turn 💩#Pompey

— Keiron (@Keironpfc15) January 19, 2019