Three former Stoke City bosses in running as Millwall's next manager as Neil Harris stands down
Stoke City’s Championship rivals Millwall are looking for a new manager after Neil Harris decided to step down following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Coventry City.
The 47-year-old will take charge of his final Lions match at Middlesbrough on Saturday after he and the club came to a mutual agreement. Millwall drew 1-1 with Stoke City in early November.
A club statement read: “Millwall Football Club can confirm a mutual decision has been reached with Neil Harris to step down from his role as head coach following The Lions’ trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday.
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Lions Chairman, James Berylson, said: “At the start of 2024, we found ourselves in a tough spot. Neil came in and along with his coaching staff galvanised the squad. Through action and leadership, he led Millwall on a magnificent run of form, ensuring our return to Championship football this season.
“I want to thank Neil for all his efforts since returning to the Club and we will be forever grateful to him for that. After discussions with Neil in recent days, he felt it was the right time to step down from the role following the Middlesbrough game and I have accepted his decision.
“I join everybody associated with Millwall by wishing Neil the very best. He will always be welcome back to The Den as a friend, colleague, and Lion.
“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."
Millwall have now begun what they describe as a ‘comprehensive recruitment process’ and will be the latest Championship club searching for a new boss.
The oddsmakers have connected former Stoke managers Gary Rowett, Alex Neil and Steven Schumacher with the vacancy. Grosvenor Sport have come up with the following:
Next Millwall Manager
Ryan Lowe 2/1
Steven Schumacher 5/2
Steve Cooper 3/1
Alex Neil 7/2
Matt Bloomfield 4/1
Dave Challinor 5/1
Mark Robins 6/1
Tony Mowbray 12/1
Gary Rowett 12/1
Neil Warnock 40/1
Dennis Wise 50/1