MILLWALL striker Josh Coburn put in a contender for miss of the season – at the worst possible time.
The Lions needed to better Bristol City’s result to sneak into the playoffs on a dramatic final day of Championship action.
AlamyMillwall’s Josh Coburn missed a sitter against Burnley[/caption]
PAThe 22-year-old somehow fired wide from yards out as the Lions missed out on the playoffs[/caption]
Millwall made the ideal start at Turf Moor, with Mihailo Ivanovic netting an early opener for the visitors.
But Josh Brownhill responded with an instant equaliser for the hosts, who had already secured promotion the Premier League.
Millwall pushed forward with their season on the line.
And Coburn – on loan from Middlesbrough – was presented with a golden opportunity just minutes before half time.
A whipped ball across the box evaded Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, falling kindly to Coburn yards out.
The 22-year-old was in the centre of the goal and looked destined to score.
But he somehow shanked his effort inexplicably wide of the post, burying his face in the turf.
Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd gasped on commentary: “I cannot believe this. Oh, look at it. Oh my days.
“Wait till you see this miss, wow. Wow.”
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Fans were equally as scathing, with one writing on X: “Harder to miss that than score.”
Another joked: “No new deal for him in the summer!!
While a third added: “And to think @Boro wanted us to pay up to £3m for him – thank god it was only a loan.”
The miss would prove costly for the Lions, who conceded twice after the break to lose 3-1.
Millwall haven’t been in the top flight since 1990 and will now face a ninth-straight year in the Championship.
Their defeat meant Bristol City – who drew 2-2 at home with Preston – take the final playoff spot.
Elswhere, Frank Lampard’s Coventry City sealed fifth place thanks to a brace from Jack Rudoni.
GettyFrank Lampard’s Coventry have reached the playoffs after beating Middlesbrough[/caption]
The 2-0 win over Boro ended Michael Carrick’s side’s own playoff hopes.
The Sky Blues will now take on Sunderland, while Sheffield United face Bristol City.
And Leeds sealed the title after a dramatic 2-1 win at Plymouth Argyle.
At the other end of the table, Luton Town suffered back-to-back relegations.
The Hatters were thrashed 5-3 at West Brom, joining Plymouth and Cardiff in dropping to League One.
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