JEM SEEKS TO SHINE AT LIONS
Midfielder’s glee at Den return
JEM Karacan insists he jumped at the chance to sign for Millwall after joining the club on a short-term deal.
until January. Karacan, who will wear the number 21 shirt, says he was delighted to return to the club for the first time in a decade.
Delighted
Jem in on a contract, initially until January, to see how he goes with us and if he likes being here. heard of the interest it was a no-brainer for me.
“It came about literally in the last few days. I got a call and as soon as I knew about the opportunity I jumped at it.
“I know the area well, I’ve got family that are still around here and my uncle is a season ticket holder so it’s nice to put pen to paper.”
Millwall boss Harris said: “We’ve brought
Leader
a club captain at various clubs, so he has good leadership qualities.
“He’s also got some ability on the pitch. He has running power and ability with the ball. With one out this week, it’s important with a small squad that we don’t lose numbers.”
Lions midfielder Ben Thompson, 22, has joined Portsmouth on loan for the season.
The 29-year-old midfielder heads to The Den after leaving Bolton in the summer and returns to the Lions after spending a loan spell at the club ten years ago.
The Turk made seven appearances while onloan from Reading in 2008 and will join manager Neil Harris’ ranks
“He knows the area very well being a south London boy growing up. I spent time with him ten years ago and knew him in the changing room – he was a good character and has been
“I was here a long time ago and whilst it was short, I had a really good time,” he said.
“I played with the manager, so I know him well, and as soon as I