Millwall is poised to name Neil Harris as their head coach, entrusting the Den icon with the mission of preserving the club’s status in the Championship. Joe Edwards will depart after a brief stint, having managed just 19 matches following his tenure at Chelsea and Everton.
Securing Neil Harris will require Millwall to negotiate a compensation deal with Cambridge United, as Harris oversaw their recent 3-2 loss to Bolton Wanderers.
At 46 years old, Harris will enlist David Livermore as his assistant, while Adam Barrett will continue as part of the coaching staff. Andy Myers is likely to depart alongside Edwards.
Millwall’s current form sees them without a win in seven league matches, with six of those encounters resulting in losses. They face Southampton next, clinging to one place and one point above the Championship relegation zone.
Harris’s initial permanent tenure as manager coincided with a challenging period for the Lions, who were battling for survival. However, he didn’t assume the role until March, by which time the club found themselves eight points behind safety following Ian Holloway’s tumultuous reign.
Despite this setback, Harris swiftly reconstructed the squad in the third tier. While they fell short in the playoff final against Barnsley at Wembley the following season, they secured promotion via the same route in the subsequent campaign. Steve Morison’s decisive goal secured victory over Bradford City.
Many of the signings made during Harris’ tenure have been instrumental in stabilizing Millwall in the Championship.
While Jed Wallace has moved on, key players like Jake Cooper, Murray Wallace, Tom Bradshaw, and Ryan Leonard continue to contribute.
Harris resigned from his role as Millwall boss in October 2019 following a 1-1 draw at Luton, having overseen 245 matches across all competitions at The Den.
The 46-year-old is poised to sign an 18-month deal with the South London club. After being dismissed by League Two side Gillingham in October, Harris found a new role with Cambridge in League One.
Under his leadership, the U’s have climbed to 17th in the table, garnering 18 points from his 14 games in charge at The Abbey Stadium.
As the former Nottingham Forest and Southend striker, Harris will become Millwall’s third permanent boss of the season. Gary Rowett left in October, paving the way for Edwards to take over.