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Millwall's love affair with the FA Cup runs on as they reach the quarter-finals for fourth time in 15 years Millwall saw off League One's Wimbledon to advance into the FA Cup last eight It is the fourth time the Lions have reached the quarter-finals in the last 15 years Millwall boss Neil Harris is hoping for a plum tie in quarter-final draw on Monday 

By Matt Barlow for the Daily Mail

Published: 22:36 GMT, 17 February 2019 | Updated: 22:36 GMT, 17 February 2019

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Neil Harris can trace his love affair with the FA Cup back to Wimbledon’s finest hour when he saw them beat Liverpool at Wembley in 1988.

The Millwall boss was 10 years old and his father supported the Dons in their original guise.

‘I’m honest enough to say I love the competition,’ said Harris after his Championship team squeezed past League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the fourth time in 15 years.  

Murray Wallace's goal helped Millwall see off Wimbledon to advance into the FA Cup last eight

Murray Wallace's goal helped Millwall see off Wimbledon to advance into the FA Cup last eight

'I grew up watching it. I saw Wimbledon beat Liverpool at Wembley. I went with my father to watch the game. 

‘He was a Wimbledon fan, so I really enjoyed that.

‘I love it as a player and a manager. It brings out the best in us. This competition is built on clubs like Wimbledon and Millwall. That’s what it is all about.

‘I certainly understand its value and

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