Three wins, two draws and three defeats. Millwall's Championship campaign sits in an uncomfortable middle ground, and the Lions' fanbase is not quite sure what to make of it.

Speaking to BBC Radio London's Andy Rowley, two voices from the terraces offered contrasting but complementary takes on how the season has unfolded. George Cole, who contributes to the Chat With Chaps podcast and freelances as a reporter covering Millwall, and Nick Hart from the Achtung Millwall podcast both reflected on a start that has produced moments of promise alongside genuine frustration.

Credit where it is due

The phrase doing the rounds among supporters is telling: "Neil is a master of getting results despite injuries." It captures a sentiment that runs through the fanbase at the moment. Millwall have not had a clean bill of health in the early weeks, and the fact that the club still carries a positive win ratio in those circumstances is something supporters are reluctant to dismiss.

For Cole, that capacity to grind out points when the squad is stretched is a genuine marker of quality in the dugout. A Championship season is long, and managers who can navigate a threadbare squad through a congested fixture list without the wheels coming off tend to matter come April. The early evidence, imperfect as it is, points toward Millwall retaining that resilience.

Where the frustration lies

Hart, meanwhile, represents supporters who believe the tally should read better. The two draws will sting in particular: points dropped at home hurt a club that has long treated The Den as a fortress, and there is a feeling that the Lions have left something on the table in games they controlled for stretches.

Three defeats in eight outings also places Millwall slightly behind the pace required for a genuine push towards the top six. The Championship punishes inconsistency faster than any other division; a run of even two or three poor results in a row can shift a club from play-off contention to mid-table anxiety inside a fortnight.

The bigger picture

What the fans on both podcasts appear to agree on is that the squad's depth will determine how the season develops. Injuries have already forced the hand of the coaching staff, and a fully fit group would likely have produced a more comfortable points return by this stage.

The schedule ahead will sharpen opinion one way or the other. A cluster of winnable fixtures could ease the early-season nerves; a run of defeats would make the conversations harder. For now, Millwall's supporters are watching and waiting, carrying a cautious faith in the management while acknowledging the campaign still has plenty of questions left unanswered.

With over thirty games still to play, the Lions have time to prove whether this is a slow build toward something meaningful or a season that drifts toward mid-table without the gear changes required to escape it.

Frequently asked

How many games have Millwall played in the Championship this season?
Millwall have played eight Championship games so far this season, recording three wins, two draws and three defeats.
What do Millwall fans think of the manager's performance this season?
Many supporters have praised the manager for getting results despite an injury-hit squad, though some feel the points tally should already be higher given the games played.
Are Millwall in contention for the Championship play-offs?
It is very early in the season but Millwall's current record of W3 D2 L3 leaves them outside the play-off places. Consistency over the coming weeks will be key to mounting a challenge.