{"id":23996,"date":"2024-12-10T16:57:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T16:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=23996"},"modified":"2024-12-11T11:29:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T11:29:01","slug":"millwall-boss-neil-harris-steps-down-as-ex-coventry-manager-mark-robins-tipped-to-replace-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/millwall-boss-neil-harris-steps-down-as-ex-coventry-manager-mark-robins-tipped-to-replace-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Millwall Boss Neil Harris Steps Down As Ex-Coventry Manager Mark Robins Tipped To Replace Him"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millwall head coach Neil Harris is set to leave the London club after this weekend’s match against Middlesbrough.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lions are winless in their last four games and sit 11th in the Championship heading into Saturday’s fixture.<\/p>\n

Harris had been under contract until June 2025 but says the time is right to end his second stint in charge.<\/p>\n

Having previously played for and then managed Millwall, the 47-year-old is the club’s all-time record goalscorer – netting 138 times in all competitions.<\/p>\n

Speaking after news broke of his departure, he emphasised his deep connection to Millwall.<\/p>\n

Harris said: “Everyone knows this club is more than a job to me, it’s my club, and always will be.<\/p>\n

“I always said when I returned that I would leave when the time felt right, and now is that time.”<\/p>\n

When Harris took over last season, Millwall were flirting with relegation, sitting just one point above the drop zone.<\/p>\n

He guided them to a 13th-placed finish, and this season they are currently 11th – six points below the playoffs.<\/p>\n

You can see the full list of next Millwall manager betting odds<\/a> from the SportsCasting traders here.<\/p>\n

Millwall Publish Statement Following News Of Neil Harris’ Departure<\/h2>\n

Wednesday’s game against Sheffield United<\/a> will be Neil Harris’ last at the Den.<\/p>\n

Millwall then travel up the M1 to face Middlesbrough for his final match in charge.<\/p>\n

The club have stated that they are already searching for a replacement and will confirm plans for an interim manager following Saturday’s game.<\/p>\n

Director of Football Steve Gallen said: “A comprehensive recruitment process was already underway for a new head coach.<\/p>\n

“The direction we as a club want to head in is clear and the next head coach will play a pivotal role in helping us execute our strategy.”<\/p>\n

And club chairman James Berylson said he accepted Harris’ decision to leave.<\/p>\n

Berylson said: “As we look forward, the appointment of our next head coach will align with the clear strategy and vision I have previously laid out for the future of Millwall Football Club, both on and off the pitch.”<\/p>\n

Mark Robins Touted As Next Millwall Manager<\/h2>\n

A front-runner for the Millwall job is former Coventry City<\/a> boss Mark Robins.<\/p>\n

Robins was a long-time servant at the Sky Blues, managing them from 2017-2024 as well as a shorter stint in 2012\/13.<\/p>\n

The decision from Coventry to sack him last month left many surprised.<\/p>\n

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Mark Robins took Coventry from L2 to the Championship play-offs, won an EFL Trophy and made it to an FA Cup semi final over 7 years.<\/p>\n

For everything he dealt with and the loyalty he showed, it\u2019s mental to sack him after a slow start.<\/p>\n

Does anyone actually agree with the decision? pic.twitter.com\/ne8PMm9WDH<\/a><\/p>\n

— The72 – We Love the #EFL (@_The72) November 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n