Lions wave the white flag

Last updated : 13 February 2006 By Charlie Roper
David Tuttle
Tuttle: Losing the dressing room
Despite having another 39 points to play for, Millwall manager David Tuttle has admitted that his players have already given up the ghost and accepted relegation.

Speaking shortly after The Lions' abysmal performance away to Queens Park Rangers - where Alan Dunne added insult to injury by getting himself sent off - Tuttle gave an idea of what the dressing room was like.

"The boys are very deflated, because they think they are getting relegated," he revealed. "Their confidence is low.

"It was a poor performance. We had a game-plan, and we didn't stick to it. We remain desperate to bring in an experienced forward on loan.

"After every game we say we need an attacker, but we haven't managed to make it happen. The board haven't told me why that is the case.

"When we played the ball to our frontmen, it came straight back, whereas QPR's were able to hold onto it. That was the difference between the teams."

New signing Berry Powel, meanwhile, is a doubt for tomorrow's clash against Hull City after being taken ill during Saturday's game at Loftus Road.