Millwall boss praises Emakhu despite Oxford United wish

The Lions’ boss previously said that the club did not initially want to sell Emakhu during the winter transfer window, but it was the Irishman’s wish to seek more game time elsewhere.

Emakhu was used mainly as an impact substitute at his former club and struggled to tie down a place in The U’s first XI after his deadline day move.

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Performances in the final few games of the season led to the 22-year-old starting the final two fixtures of the season – a 4-1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday and Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at The Den.

“[It was] great to see Aidomo,” Lions boss Neil said after the final day fixture.

“[He is] a really good lad; always gave everything when he went on the pitch for us.

“Aidomo and I had a couple of chats prior to him leaving. He wanted to go to get game time. He didn’t want to leave Millwall.

“So I’m not saying it as if he wanted to get out the door and we should all hate him. He’s a good lad.

“He wanted to play, we just couldn’t give him as much game time as he wanted while he was here and I understand that he wanted to go and get game time which I’ve got no problems with. I’ve had that conversation many a time.”