We knew that our crowd would be up for it
Council with the aim of blocking a compulsory purchase order on the New Den.
This club in south east London could be forced to play future home matches away from their base and switch to north Kent instead.
But boss Harris preferred to focus on a job in hand that was superbly carried out.
He said: “It was a big effort today. But I’ve just said to the players that 3-0 didn’t flatter us. We could have scored more.
“We guessed they would make changes, but they still have a very talented and expensive squad. We knew they would play the same way. They have an identity. It’s enjoyable to watch.
“If you are trying to create an upset you have to play to your strengths. We knew the crowd Possession 6 3% 37% Shots On Target 4 0 Shots Off Target 4 4 Blocked Shots 0 0 Corners 4 3 Fouls Conceded 5 Offsides 3 0 Yellow Cards 2 Red Cards 0 would be up for it, we knew Bo u r n emouth would want to play.
“The execution of the game plan was excellent.” Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe changed his entire starting XI from that which saw victory wrenched from their grasp by Arsenal in midweek.
By the time the Cherries had found their fizz about an hour into the game Millwall were two goals to the good and could shove men behind the ball and frustrate.
The breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute. It was a classic near-post header from Shane Williams’ corner, the sort that Morison has carved out his 4 career upon. Four minutes after the break the Lions were 2-0 ahead. Morison fed a cute cross into the box and Bournemouth keeper Adam Federici could only palm it into the oncoming body of Cummings, who bundled home.
The Cherries had thrown on Callum Wilson at the start of the second half, who had a goal wiped out for offside late on, but Millwall wrapped up the win on the break, David Worrall finding Ferguson who slotted home.
At least Howe took the embarrassment on the chin. His players were still valued at more than £40million – at cost – if not on yesterday’s show.
He said: “In hindsight, yes, I do regret making so many changes. But we feel we need our best players available for the Premier League. We have
1 0 tried to protect the players we have fit. We’d love to win the FA Cup. In previous seasons I’ve made changes and gone on a decent run.
“This is the first season we have suffered and it disappoints me immensely. We have to make a sacrifice for the Premier League. But it was a very difficult game to watch.” MILLWALL: BOURNEMOUTH: MAN OF THE MATCH: REFEREE: