2003–04 Walsall F.C. season be relegated on the last day of the season despite a 3-2 win over Rotherham United: an extra two goals scored during the campaign would have been enough for them to climb above Gillingham to safety. Despite the sorry end to the campaign, Paul Merson was handed a permanent contract as manager. Defender Paul Ritchie was named as the club's Player of the Season, but returned to Scotland to play for Dundee United at the end of the season. 2003–04 Walsall F.C. season During the 2003–04 season, Walsall participated in the Football League First Division. Walsall started the season strongly
2003–04 Millwall F.C. season days. As United had already qualified for the Champions League, Millwall gained European qualification for the first time in their history, entering the UEFA Cup in the first round. Strikeforce remained Millwall's kit sponsors. London-based stationery retailer Ryman became kit sponsors. At the end of the season, defender Darren Ward was named the club's player of the year. 2003–04 Millwall F.C. season During the 2003–04 English football season, Millwall competed in the Football League First Division, the second tier of English football. Despite having spent the previous seasons chasing promotion to the Premiership, Mark McGhee left Millwall by "mutual consent"