Millwall boss Alex Neil rejects the "little old Millwall" underdog tagline ahead of a crucial Championship match against Ipswich. The clash between third and fourth could determine who secures the second automatic promotion spot behind leaders Coventry. Neil disputes the narrative that his team is punching above their weight, emphasizing that 11 players on the pitch can beat any team regardless of financial disparities.

The Lions recently lost three points after a red card to Zak Sturge was overturned on appeal. Neil believed the referee made a "clear mistake" that swayed the Blackburn match, costing valuable position in the table. Despite the setback, Millwall maintains their promotion push with a strong squad that Neil believes competes with any team in the division, regardless of Ipswich's Premier League resources and investment.

Neil acknowledges Millwall has made "leaps and bounds" as a club, citing improved recruitment, record attendances, and the best clean sheet record in the league. However, he stops short of claiming his team is Premier League ready, acknowledging "there's always work to be done." The manager points to intelligent reinvestment and improved style of play as evidence of progress, but maintains they still have significant improvements to make at the highest level.