Football Struber rues defensive lapses after City's 'cheap' and 'painful' defeat to Millwall

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- Dan CARTER

Adam Randell scores Bristol City's goal against Millwall at The Den on Monday night

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City were told a “special story” by Millwall as they ended the year with defeat at The Den, according to Gerhard Struber, as the Robins boss was left both frustrated and disappointed by the “painful” and “cheap” manner of his side’s loss.The Robins missed the chance to see in the new year in the playoff places as they were beaten 2-1 by the Lions on Monday night. Goals from Camiel Neghli and Macauley Langstaff, either side of Adam Randell’s first in City colours, ensured it was Alex Neil’s side who claimed all three points.

Neghli fired Millwall into the lead after a little more than a quarter-of-an-hour, when Rob Dickie diverted a cross from the left flank into the forward’s path. Having fallen behind, the Robins grew into the contest, and within four minutes of the second half, Randell’s right-footed finish had drawn them level.