Neil Harris Set to Return to Millwall as Head Coach

Millwall Football Club is on the brink of announcing the return of Neil Harris as their head coach, a move intended to revive the team’s performance and secure their place in the Championship.

The decision to part ways with Joe Edwards, who held the position for a short tenure of 19 matches, was made official today, paving the way for Harris to take the reins at The Den.

A compensation agreement with Cambridge United is in the works to release Harris, who recently managed his last match with the club in a 3-2 defeat against Bolton Wanderers.

As part of the coaching reshuffle, David Livermore is set to join Millwall as Harris’s assistant, while Adam Barrett is expected to remain on the coaching staff. However, Andy Myers appears to be on his way out following Edwards’s departure.

Currently on a winless streak of seven league matches, with six losses in that run, Millwall finds themselves only one point above the relegation zone in the Championship as they gear up to face Southampton this weekend.

Harris previously assumed the head coach role at a critical juncture, leading a struggling Lions side in a bid to avoid the drop. Despite taking over in March, the club was already eight points adrift under the previous management of Ian Holloway.

During his initial stint, Harris orchestrated a successful rebuild of the team in the third tier. While they fell short in the play-off final against Barnsley at Wembley, they managed to secure promotion in the subsequent season with a triumphant victory over Bradford City.

The signings made under Harris’s guidance have since formed the foundation for Millwall’s stability in the Championship. Although players like Jed Wallace have moved on, key names such as Jake Cooper, Murray Wallace, Tom Bradshaw, and Ryan Leonard remain integral to the squad.

Before departing The Den in October 2019, Harris had managed the team 245 times across various competitions. His return on an 18-month deal is anticipated to inject new energy and tactical acumen into the struggling side.

Following his dismissal from Gillingham in October, Harris landed a coaching role at Cambridge United in League One. Under his leadership, the team has climbed to 17th in the table, showcasing his ability to drive improvement and deliver results.

With Gary Rowett’s departure in October marking the start of a tumultuous season for Millwall, Harris will step in as the third permanent boss of the campaign, with high hopes resting on his expertise and familiarity with the club’s ethos.